Free Quilt Patterns - Soccer Ball

My soccer ball quilt is for a one year old, so I have used flannel and fleece fabrics for a soft blanket that will wrap easily around the baby.

I did not use batting in the middle of the quilt or any other fill, the reason for this is the fabrics I used are soft a cozy enough and I didn't feel it was needed. However if you use cotton or any other woven fabrics I do recommend using batting in the middle for warmth.

The soccer ball quilt I made is 50" in diameter using a six inch, six sided hexagon.

What You Will Need.

6", Six Sided Hexagon Template

Sharp Scissors or
Rotary Cutter & Mat

Fabric:
Note: How much fabric you need will depend on how large you make your quilt and how many contrasting fabrics you use.
Spray Fabric Glue (optional)Fabric Paint (optional)Thread

Sewing Machine or Serger

Free Quilt Pattern. Here Is The Step by Step, Of How To Put It Together.

Note: For the white you will use the scraps to fill in the edges to complete the circle.

I started sewing the hexagons together like this.

When I had the middle of the quilt complete, I then started the next section.

Start adding the next black hexagon like this.

Then you attach the white hexagons the same way you did with the center part. Do this until you do not have any more full size hexagons left to sew.

When you are finished with all the large hexagons, you will now need to fill in the edges to complete the circle. Using the scraps of white flannel, this is how I did it.

Note: The photo examples are of the other side of this quilt. I neglected to take photos of the black and white side of this step.

I placed a scrap piece of fabric under the quilt and marked where I need to cut. I cut the scrap fabric in the shape of the missing piece and then attached it the same way I did all the other full size hexagons. Do these steps until you have a complete circle.

Next, I found the center of the quilt and marked it.

From my center mark, I measured 24" to the edge of the quilt and made marks every few inches as shown.

Then with my scissors, I trimmed the edges to even out the circle.

You now have the completed soccer ball side of this quilt.

Free Quilt Pattern Step Two.

I cut 3 hexagons in the yellow fabric and 16 hexagons in the red flannel. I attached the 3 yellow hexagons together and started attaching the red hexagons around the yellow to form the center of this side of the quilt.

Keep doing this until you have used all the full size hexagons.

Then in the same way that I completed the edge for the black and white soccer ball side of the quilt, you will take the same steps for this side.

Free Quilt Patterns. Finishing The Soccer Ball Quilt

I cut out the letters that you see, and with fabric spray glue, I attached the letters in the center of the quilt. I then stitch a straight seam around the lettering for added stability. To finish the edges of the lettering, I used fabric paint.

Note: You can purchase the spray glue and the paint, at your local craft store. Follow the directions for both products as the manufacturer suggests.

Here is a step by step of how to apply applique lettering

I have an embroidery machine. , so I chose to personalized the quilt with the name and birth date of the recipient. This is of course optional.

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To attach the quilt I lay the two sides with right sides together. Stitch all the way around in a 1/4" seam, leaving about a 6" opening to turn the quilt the right way.

You can hand stitch or machine stitch to close the opening after the quilt is turned.

This is the finished soccer ball quilt. I hope this free quilt patterns page has inspired you to make a soccer ball quilt of your own. Happy Sewing.

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