How to Make a Bubble Quilt | a Shabby Fabrics Tutorial
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- Follow along with Jen in this video tutorial as she shows you how to make this soft and lofty bubble quilt using specific step-by-step sewing techniques, and demonstrates the helpful notions that safely speed up the process!
Get your kit below to make the traditional Bubble Quilt using the beautiful Sophie collection by Brenda Riddle for Moda Fabrics! These soft fabrics feature pretty pink roses, delicate ditsy prints, and classic ginghams in soft colors. Finishing at approximately 36 x 52," this Bubble Quilt is perfect for a toddler bed, love seat throw, or travel companion!
Want to use your own fabrics? Simple get the free download below, and shop the precuts on Shabby Fabrics - Jen suggests getting a charm square pack, or layer cake to create your own scrappy bubble quilt quickly!
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WHAT YOU NEED FOR THIS PROJECT
- Bubble Quilt Kit - Sophie: www.shabbyfabr...
- Bubble Quilt Kit - Sophie - Backing - 1-2/3 yds: www.shabbyfabr...
- Shop All Charm Packs: www.shabbyfabr...
- Shop All Layer Cakes: www.shabbyfabr...
- Shop All Fabrics by Collection: www.shabbyfabr...
- Get the FREE Download: www.shabbyfabr...
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COORDINATING PROJECTS
- Magic Pillowcase Kit - Sophie - Travel Size - Pink: www.shabbyfabr...
- Magic Pillowcase Kit - Sophie - Travel Size - White: www.shabbyfabr...
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NOTIONS USED IN THIS VIDEO
- That Purple Thang: www.shabbyfabr...
- Clover Wonder Clips: www.shabbyfabr...
- Clover Flower Head Pins: www.shabbyfabr...
- Clover Magnetic Pin Caddy: www.shabbyfabr...
- Schmetz Topstitch Needles - Size 80/12: www.shabbyfabr...
- Olfa Splash Rotary Cutter: www.shabbyfabr...
- Wool Pressing Mat - 14" x 14": www.shabbyfabr...
- Panasonic 360° Freestyle Cordless Iron: www.shabbyfabr...
- We're sewing on a BERNINA 770 QE and we love it!
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Such a wonderful idea. Love the bubble quilt. I have not heard about them before. Really sweet. I love the fabric. Another great tutorial.
Hi Gabi! We love this project! Thank you for watching! - Sophie
I love this quilt it's so darling, have plans for making one myself.
It's so much fun! Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Love your videos! You are always so thorough and always add those wonderful tips!
Thank you! We are very glad you enjoy this fun quilt! -Michelle
I want this in this color combo in this pattern. I am excited about this project. Thanks for sharing.
The Sophie Bubble Quilt turned out so beautiful! Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Never saw a bubble quilt before. This is so cute, I'll have to try it.
This project is so much fun! Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Thank you for this. It is going on my list to do.
Thank you for watching! - Sophie
My SIL isn’t even pregnant yet but this is getting logged into memory, thank you!
We're glad you enjoy this project! Thanks for watching! 💖 -Michelle
I made one for a friend’s new baby. Yes, she loved it and it was adorable. However, it was a “BEAR” to sew!
Hi Donna! We're hoping some of the techniques shown in this video make sewing the bubbles together a bit easier! Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Not overfilling the puffs makes all the different
Make it much easier... sew all 4 sides, the sew the quilt together....then use seam ripper in the back of each square make a 1 in or less hole & then stuff. Hand stitch to close the hole. 2-3 whip stitches.. so much easier than trying to sew stuffed columns together.
That's a great option as well! Thank you for sharing! - Sophie
Hello Joann It’s my pleasure to wite you. I will be glad you if you will welcome my mail and respond back to me.
Thank you for the tutorial! I can’t wait to get started!
Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Excellents commentaires merci
Nous sommes ravis que ce projet vous ait inspiré. Merci d'avoir regardé. -Michelle
I love how you explain to make this quilt! I'm just not understanding the backing part?
Hi Vicki - I think our instructions for attaching the backing, found on our Free Download here: www.shabbyfabrics.com/free-downloads-and-video/391 may explain it a bit better. -Michelle
Ohh how cute would these be as pillow overs!
Great idea! Thank you for sharing! - Sophie
Beautiful
Thank you for watching, Sherry! - Sophie
I believe that this is also the process in which the 'weighted ' quilts are made...
LOVE that idea - good to know! :D
- Beth
I want one for me!!! Are they easy to wash? that's the one thing I'm a bit worried about
Hi Kiki! Yes, these are east to wash- we do recommend washing on a gently cycle, then when drying (to keep the fluff/bubble look) we like to use dryer or tennis balls in the dryer. -Michelle
How will those up with washing? And how do you recommend?
Hi Tamara! As long as you stitch well to the backing, you should be able to launder this quilt as you would any other! Thank you for watching! - Sophie
@@ShabbyFabrics Thank you!
Could you use a fleece material
Hi Louise! You can absolutely use fleece, however, there will likely be more bulk! Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Oh my....how cute 🥰! Would you be willing to make a video to show how to put the backing on? My imagination can’t follow verbal instructions 😂. Thank you for this video! 😘
We'll definitely keep this in mind for the future! Thank you for watching, Sandra! - Sophie
@@ShabbyFabrics I agree w/ having a video to put on the backing. I love this video.
I made this quilt over 30 years ago and it was a tough quilt to make except 1/2 way through I figured out not to overfill. I absolutely love the look of this quilt!!! Thank you for doing this tutorial😊
We are glad you enjoy this fun quilt!! Thanks for watching! 💖 -Michelle
Adorable!
My question is, when attaching column 2 to column 1, can I leave column 2 unstuffed, and then stuff it after it's attached? Could I follow that idea to tbe end? Thank you, thes is a wonderful video.
Yes. That's how I do it. Makes it easier to sew. Saw if on another person's video.
Karen, we are sew glad you enjoyed this video!! Great answer, Annette! Thanks for assisting!! -Michelle
How cool is this!?!
I am making a stack and whack quilt top of Poppy Flowers, with 1/2 square triangles. I think this would really bring the Poppies to life and make an astonishing variation.
Thank you so much 💖
That sounds awesome! Thank you for sharing! - Sophie
I’ve made this quilt many years ago, but it is refreshing to see this technique done with new tools. I also love your color palette and design.
Thank you for watching, Belinda! - Sophie
Can you sew all the blocks together, slit them in the back, fill them and whip stitch them closed?
Hi Patricia! That is definitely an option, however, that may be a more timely process! We'd love to hear about your experience if you choose to do it this way! Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Thank you for this video, I just made this for my new granddaughter, it turned out beautiful
@Kathleen Bright We're so glad you found our content useful!! We'd love to see your project photos when you're ready to share them!! -Michelle
I love this! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It truly feels as though I'm learning with a good friend. Thank you!
Thank you for your kind words, Clareth! We're so happy you're part of the Shabby Fabrics family! - Sophie
My grand mother would sew all 4 sides first piece them together and open small slit in back of square then stuff and hand sew the small slits then add batting to back cover then pin the stuffed bubbles to right side of fabric and sew them together leaving an opening to turn inside out. Then close the opening and bind the quilt and as extra she would "stitch the ditches."
She could make baby quilt to a full quilt in a day if she had help stuffing the squares and stitching the opening closed. Usually the stuffers n hand skewers were me n my cousins. Fond memories of learning to sew. Lol she and my mom would save their old panty hose or leotards and have us kids cut them into 1 inch squares to use as pillow stuffing or quilt stuffing if we ran out of cotton or down fill. Gave me a real love/ hate on panty hose and leotards.
We're glad this project inspires such fond memories! Thank you for sharing those moments with us. 😍 😎 -Michelle
By doing them this way, with the polyfill, will it still be warm, or WARMER than if you did a quilt by the standard way.
Yes, that is something to keep in mind when stuffing these "bubbles!" We're happy you enjoy this project. 💖-Michelle
Hi, This will be my New Year's for 2024, I want to make it for my furbaby (17 yrs old) have a question. I make crumb blocks and the small scraps that I cut away from making them I put into a bag for stuffing. Can I substitute this stuffing (scraps crumbs) for my bubble Quilt ?
How sweet, Jacquie! We think that you can substitute your scraps for your bubble quilt as stuffing. Hope this helps! -Michelle
Thanks so much Michelle for your help.@@ShabbyFabrics
Oh my Stars, I have to try one of those quilts. Awesome tutorial, thank you 🐱
Thank you for watching, Gary! - Sophie
When I made one of these for a baby shower, it was called a "Biscuit Quilt" because it looked like a pan of biscuits. Enjoyed making it. Mine were puckered at the corners and sewn all the way around. The smaller, underneath piece of fabric got a small slit in it for stuffing the biscuits. Then with the backing, it all stayed inside.
These are great for baby showers! I've heard them called biscuits, bubbles and puffs! -Carolyn
Hello Merle
I am so excited about this, I have always loved these and have wanted to make one! Thank you so much!!🥰
This is such a fun project! Thank you for watching, Kathy! - Sophie
Can you use any white cloth for the back of the squares?
Hi Marcia- We would recommend using the same type of fabric for the backing that you use for the front of the squares. We personally prefer quilter's cotton (100% cotton), but the print and color do not matter. Hope this helps with your decision! 💖 -Michelle
How much of each fabric is needed?
Hi Jacqueline! You can find the fabric requirements for the bubble quilt on our free download: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Free-Downloads.aspx
Thank you for watching! - Sophie
After the first column why wouldn't you sew it together first and then fill
Hi Sherita - You could do that, we just wanted to show steps that would be repeated for every bubble, and not confuse people by doing things one way for the first row, but different for all the rest. Hope this makes sense! -Michelle
@@ShabbyFabrics Thank you
Can you use felt for the back of the bubbles?
You probably can, depending on your intended usage, but we would definitely recommend something with a tighter weave, such as a cotton fabric to ensure long term stability with this quilt. -Michelle
Hi and thank you very much for another great tutorial! It looks beautiful. Just out of curiosity, what method did you use to attach the top to the backing? 🌸🌸
Hi Mariette! We tied the top to the backing with embroidery floss! We did a tie about every two blocks! Thank you for watching! - Sophie
@@ShabbyFabrics thanks! 🌸🌸
What presser foot are you using?
Hi Diana! Our presser foot is a 97D for our Bernina. Thanks for watching! 💖 -Michelle
Thanks for another great video, Jen! Your personality just shines! I can tell that you are such a sweet lady. I would love to visit your shop some day!
Thank you for watching, Diane! We are an online only company and love connecting with our incredible customers through all our social media platforms! - Sophie
Hello Diane
Love the new way to sew the bubbles together. You always come up with great developments.
This project is so fun! Thank you for watching, Beverley! - Sophie
Hello Beverly It’s my pleasure to wite you. I will be glad you if you will welcome my mail and respond back to me.
Can you wash a puff quilt?
You definitely can wash these bubble quilts, We would recommend washing on a gentle cycle (with no agitator). You should be able to dry like normal. If you feel like your “puffs” have gotten a bit flat, you may want to add some wool dryer balls to the dryer to help “fluff” them. Hope this makes sense :) -Michelle
Wonderful. I am going to make a quilt for a graduation gift for a young lady in my church! Thank you for the great tutorial outcome!!!!!❤😂🎉😅 hb
That will be really sweet of you! She will love it and happy that this tutorial helped you! We appreciate your support and comment! ❤️🥰 - Abby
This is the way my aunt showed me how to do a bubble quilt many years ago. One row at a time.
We agree, this technique makes the project much more manageable! Thank you for watching, Patti! - Sophie
Clothing factories in my area gave remants away years ago....so that is how I made mine...Will be fun to make another one..
These make me think of the beautiful comforters in A Little Princess (the Shirley Temple version)! They'd be ultra luxurious filled with down!
Oh Shirley Temple, love it! ❤️
- Beth
Very beautiful fabric and quilt! Thank you for another great tutorial!!
This is such a fun project! Thank you for watching, Valerie! - Sophie
Ive watched this video so many times and love it!! I love my grandson’s cute bubble quilt that I made out of random flannel charm packs!!!
That’s wonderful!! We’re so glad you like this fun tutorial! -Michelle
I love this. I want to use a much bigger square size. Has anyone done this before? I want to make a quilt for my king size bed with the bubbles on the top and ruffled long sides that reach the floor. (Hope that makes sense!😉) Any ideas or suggestions??
We're glad you enjoy this quilt project! We haven't attempted something as large as you are suggesting yet, but please let us know how it goes for you!! It sounds like a great idea!! -Michelle
I got as far as a hotpad when I first learned this in the 80's...lol
Why not when you sew column 1 to column 2, don't stuff column 2 until it us sewed to 1...then sew column 3 unstuffed to column 2....etc, etc, etc? I don't mean to act smart, just wondered!!
Hi Paula! There are many ways to construct your bubble quilt! That is an option as well! Thank you very much for sharing! - Sophie
I love this! My poor son and DIL are going to have a pile of quilts and blankets for the new arrival. And, we have 3 knitters in the family. First grandchild due in September :)
That's so exciting! Thank you for sharing! - Sophie
Mais um trabalho fenomenal Gloria Vilas Boas 👍👍👍
Obrigado por assistir! - Sophie
I have always wanted to make this quilt this looks much easier , but I do have a question. Could you use the back of your bubble as the backing fabric, or do you need that extra layer for backing so it is sturdier ? just wondering
@Penny Yes, the backing helps create a seamless and sturdy look to this quilt. Since the seams and back of the individual "biscuits" are not seen, as Jen mentions, you are able to use a less expensive fabric for those. Make sure you check out the pattern here on our Free Downloads page: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Free-Downloads.aspx -Michelle
Wouldn't you put the sewn quilt right side down and the backing right side up and then sew around leaving a 12" gap and pull it all out?
As long as you are placing both "right" (or "side we want to show) sides together prior to stitching, it should not matter which side you have facing up when sewing the edges together. Hope that makes sense! 😍 -Michelle
Hi I just got a sewing machine for my birthday cause I wanted to start sewing again and I haven't made a quilt since 2013 it was a piano key border quilt and I've been looking for what I should make than saw this tutorial thank you for explaining how to make a bubble quilt I'm excited to get started 😊
How exciting!! We're glad this tutorial has inspired you and we're excited to see what fun projects you create. Thank you for watching!! 💖 -Michelle
I made an Eye spy biscuit quilt for my 1 year old great niece. She loves to explore the 80 different novelty fabrics. Her favorite is the purple hippo.
That sounds so fun!! What a lovely idea!! -Michelle
What a great video❣️❣️🤩🤗❤️thanks for the most needed tips tricks and purple thang!!❣️❣️❤️😍🥰🤗
We're happy you enjoy this project. Thank you for watching!! 💖 -Michelle
I just ordered the kit. Does anyone know how much poly fill I need to buy? No mention of amount in the pattern. Thanks
HI! You can use as much or as little as you'd like! It will depend on how 'stuffed' you'd like the individual bubbles to be 😊 -Lindsey
I've wanted to try this but I thought it would be too difficult. After watching your tutorial I think I'll try making one...thank you..😊
We're glad we could inspire you!! -Michelle
How do you keep the seams from raveling out would you not use a zigzag stitch ? Iam wanting to make one for my great grandbaby
Great question! No zigzag is necessary as the raw edges are encased inside the bubbles the way this is constructed. :)
- Beth
What are the measurements for the squares??
Hi Marcia - You can find those measurements on the Free Download available here: www.shabbyfabrics.com/free-downloads-and-video/391/how-to-make-a-bubble-quilt -Michelle
How do you make the ruffle for the quilt?? Can you buy it at any quilt store??
I’ve always wanted to make this quilt, saving my scraps so now I’ll cut for this quilt. Thank you.
Sounds like a perfect plan! Thank you for watching! 💖 -Michelle
Sooooo, this may be a dumb question, but what are the washing instructions for this kind of quilt?
Hi Rhonda! As long as you stitch well to the backing, you should be able to launder this quilt as you would any other! Thank you for watching! - Sophie
This is SO cute, my little girl is almost 16 now, it would have been so cute when she was younger lol.
Such a cute project! Thank you for watching! -Lindsey
Love your detailed tutorials
Thank you!! 💖 -Michelle
So glad to see detailed instructions for this quilt! One question: could you put pins in the final side pleats to hold them closed more easily as you stitch that long row of puffs?
@Noel Of course you can!! Thanks so much for watching!! -Michelle
Okay this would be a lot of work of you have a big bed, but this would make a cute comforter.
That's a great idea! Thank you for sharing! - Sophie
I had worked on one years ago...they are fun and different....small quits
This is such a fun project! Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Muy hermoso. Que colores y estampados. Gracias 💯💯💯💯💯
Muchas gracias. Nos alegra que disfrutes de este divertido diseño de edredón. Gracias por ver este tutorial. 💖 -Michelle
Beautiful!!! Thanks Jenn!😍
Thank you for watching, Margarita! - Sophie
My first grand baby is coming… I love your self binding receiving blankets… I too are in cold climate in Utah. But I really need a tutorial for bumper pads for the crib. I love the way explain everything!!! If you have a tutorial on bumper pads I would love it! 😍
How exciting!! We're happy that your family is growing. You can find a tutorial for that here: ruclips.net/video/sxamrmcBCbo/видео.html 💖 -Michelle
@@ShabbyFabrics thank you
It tells me it’s private
Very,very nice. Complimenti da Daniela. Italy
Thank you for watching, Daniela! - Sophie
Thank you. I think I’m going to use the Sunnybrook or Apricot and Ash for this, I’ve never tied a quilt, looking forward to doing this, thanks again.
That sounds lovely! We'd love to see your finished Bubble Quilt! Thank you for watching! - Sophie
I'm sorry, did I miss the yardage requirements? In case I want to use a different color!
Hi Melanie! You can find all the yardage requirements in the free download from our website: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Free-Downloads.aspx
Thank you for watching! - Sophie
@@ShabbyFabrics hmmmm, I see the number of squares to cut ( i.e. 26 4.5" red dot) but no 1/2 yd, 1 yd or 1.5 yd of each color.
Does this project not require batting?
Hi Amanda! This project does not require batting! Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Очень много разговоров, есть много видеоо где хорошо показана техника.
Мы рады, что вам понравился этот проект. Спасибо за просмотр. -Michelle
Love this tutorial. Thank you.
We're sew glad you enjoy it!! Thanks for watching! -Michelle
Supercute!! Thank you for sharing
Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Could you make a pillow case too?
You could absolutely make a pillow case! Great idea! Thank you for sharing! - Sophie
That was awesome! Thank you
We're happy you enjoy this project. Thanks for watching! -Michelle
I want to make a round Bubble Christmas Tree Skirt - could you provide some guidance to layout the bubbles in the round? I am thinking there needs to be see half square triangles??? Love to hear from you
Hi Letty! That's a great idea! We'll keep this in mind for future projects and tutorials! Thank you for sharing! - Sophie
Is the polyfil washable?
Hi Renee! Yes, it's washable! Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Where do I find the download?
Hi Judi! You can find the free download on our website here: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Free-Downloads.aspx
Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Very cute! Fabrics are cheerful
Thank you for watching, Tracy! - Sophie
I haven't done one of these in many a year. Love the technique of starting with a flat row and then stuffing. I think I'd be inclined to make another flat row and attach it, then stuff and sew shut. That way you are only managing one row of puffiness at a time. I have a bag full of biscuits somewhere so I'll give this a try.
I love the idea of arranging the biscuits into a design. My bag of biscuits are all scrappy but perhaps I can find a design in there somewhere. Have to lay them out on the bed and see what happens.
That's a great idea, Sandy! Thank you for sharing! We'd love to see your finished Bubble Quilt! - Sophie
So beautiful and nostaligic.
So much fun! Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Thank you 🌻
We're glad you enjoy this project. Thanks for watching!! -Michelle
Very nice, Thank you for tips and tricks to make the Bubble Quilt.
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching! ❤️
- Beth
Lovely, thank you so much 😊
Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Absolutely adorable 💖
😍 😎 -Michelle
Sew pretty and fun!
Such a fun project! Thank you for watching, Michele! - Sophie
Loving the color layout of the fabrics too bad i cant get that in Canada
Thank you so much for watching! We do ship internationally 😊-Lindsey
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❤️❤️❤️ - Sophie
If you switched to the D foot, which foot did you use at the start?
Hi Sharon! We started this video with a 57D pressing foot, which is great when sewing a quarter inch seam allowance! Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Thank you for the tutorial I've always wanted to make a bubble quilt
This is such a great project! Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Hello Michelle It’s my pleasure to wite you. I will be glad you if you will welcome my mail and respond back to me.
I have one that my mother made.
That's lovely! Thank you for sharing! - Sophie
I dont see the free download
Hi Jani! You can find the free download here: nwww.shabbyfabrics.com/Free-Downloads.aspx
Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Where can we get the pattern
Hi Rosa! You can find the free download here: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Free-Downloads.aspx
Thank you for watching! - Sophie
This is one of the quilts I've always wanted to make. Thank you for the how-to do it. Any chance you'll be showing how to make a "Tumbling Block" quilt? 😊
@Marmalute We love that idea!! -Michelle
This is my first quilt in going to make from Shabby Fabrics. I have the fabric from looking at the cut directions from their site. In which they are an inch too short.
Anyone who looks at these directions from the site, add an inch to each different fabric. Bc my fabric... with taking the smallest about of salvage off... still not enough. My squares are going to be 4 1/2" instead of 5"for the top. If I keep the original 5" for top...I will have 81 bubbles with a lot of waste (4" of waste) instead of: 13 rows by 9 rows is 117 bubbles for this quilt.
Hi Allyson. We have tested this pattern numerous times and the dimensions listed on the Free Download are accurate. We're not quite sure where you're having difficulty- perhaps if you could rephrase your question, we'd be able to offer some suggestions? -Michelle