Well this isn't a quilt however it is a blanket/poncho/ground sheet for hunting. During the previous hunting season I found it quite cold even with all my nice winter hunting gear on. Sitting in a hunting blind when it's raining and snowing gets quite cold. So, since I have this large roll of camouflage material I purchased to replace the cushions on our tree stands I decided to make a couple of blankets/ponchos.
I purchased 4 meters of camouflage pattern polar fleece to use as the inside lining of the blanket.
I decided to use a simple rectangle poncho pattern. The size will be the width of the material by the length that I choose, in this case 88 inches after assembly.
The first step is to cut two pieces of the exterior material to the same size. That's where my wonder clips come in handy!
I think I need a bigger cutting table!
Here the two pieces are mated using basting glue and my clips, then I sew a basting line down the length to hold the fabric in place.
I folded the exterior material to create a solid edge binding.
The exterior side.
This will be a very warm and comfy blanket. Now to turn it into a poncho.
After trying different types and sizes of openings I came up with this design.
Here is the completed poncho, well almost. I still have to add some Velcro on the edges to create the opening for the arms.
The back side of the poncho. This is big enough so you can carry a small backpack.
This will be very comfy in rain and cold weather!
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