9 Patch Indiana Star Sewing Machine Cover
This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share a commission.Last week I made a 9 Patch Indiana Star sewing machine cover for one of my sewing machines. I really like using red and black together especially when I’m using batiks.
9 Patch Indiana Star Quilt Block
I resized the 9 Patch Indiana Star quilt block to 6 inch blocks. Here is the 9 Patch Indiana Star quilt block tutorial and also cutting directions for several sizes.
I like to work on my designs in Electric Quilt 8 and here is a diagram of the sections of the block.
Sew the block together with a 1/4-inch seam allowance. Here are the 3 rows of the block.
Make 6 blocks
I made 6 quilt blocks for my sewing machine cover.
Add a Border
I cut my borders 1 3/4-inches wide. Each sewing machine is a different size. If I was making this for my 15-91 Singer sewing machine, I would probably make the border larger.
Backing
For the backing I pulled out several red batiks and sewed them together.
Ties for the sewing machine cover
Before adding the binding, I made the ties for the sewing machine cover.
- Cut strips 1″ x 16″
- Fold in half lengthwise and press
- Next open and fold toward the center crease and press
- Now fold over with the raw edges inside the fold
- Stitch along the edge
Stitch the ties to the front of the sewing machine cover before adding the binding. I like to use Wonder Clips to hold my binding in place before I stitch it.
Finished size – 15 x 21
Here is a view of the side of my EverSewn 25 sewing machine so you can see the ties. I probably should have attached them a little lower.
I really like the look of the back of the sewing machine cover, what do you think?
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Cutting the quilt block
This is a 6-inch finished block with many small pieces. If you have an AccuQuilt cutting machine, this would be a great way to cut your blocks, especially the half square triangles.
Note: this is the cutting for just one quilt block
- Red – cut (1) 2 1/2-inch square
- cut (4) 1 7/8-inch squares – then cut in half diagonally
- Dark Red Print – cut (2) 2 7/8-inch squares – then cut in half diagonally
- cut (4) 1 1/2-inch squares
- Black – cut (2) 2 7/8-inch squares – then cut in half diagonally
- cut (4) 1 1/2-inch squares
- White – cut (4) 1 7/8-inch squares – then cut in half diagonally
Yardage needed: 15 x 21 finished size
- Bright Red – 1/3 yard includes ties and binding
- Dark Red Print – 1/4 yard
- Black – 1/4 yard
- White – 1/8 yard
AccuQuilt Half Square Triangle Dies used: 1 inch finished Half Square Triangle and 2 inch finished Half Square Triangle
Get the PDF
Download a pdf of the Sewing Machine Cover tutorial
Rusty
Rusty is fine being outside by himself if he can see me. What a cutie.
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Hi connie!!!!!i love your machine cover and the colors wish i had more time to sew i love your patterns!!!! i try to get on for your newsletters but seems like something tkes it’s place but maybe when things slow down pretty soon I’ll get to be on your messages more and I just love hearing about what you do and the care and love you give rusty. What a lucky dog!!!!!
I am going to use your idea for the machine cover to make a cover for my thread rack. It stands and I think this would work!
Thanks, Connie!
Happy New Year Connie. I have been asked to start a patchwork and quilting group here, in West Wales, UK. I understand that a lot of quilters who sell their inspirational patterns add a proviso that the patterns should not be shared. I don’t think I have seen you put this on your site but I would like ask if you would be as kind to allow some of your patterns to be used in a small group of older women who are beginners, and if you do allow this if there are you do not want share. Patchwork and Quilting was once a big thing in Wales but somehow it has fallen out of use. I am English and was very surprised at this.
Connie,
Congratulations on becoming an Island Batik Ambassador once more. This is a much deserved honor for all your beautiful creations and designs. I’m sure we’re all anxious to see what new projects you will have to inspire us.
Happy New Year 2024 to you! I would appreciate it if you could update the 9 Patch Indiana Star Sewing Machine Cover post to show total yardage needed (for cutting with rotary cutter and mat). I would like to make one like it, and would need the additional information. Thanks in advance.
Whew! Good to hear you are okay. And ready for a busy New Year! I finally got out all the ties, washed, pressed, now putting the super light interfacing on the back. Wasn’t going to do that but the ties are cut on the bias and well it just seemed prudent. I have till April 1st to get this done. Wish me luck!
So happy to hear you are back with Island Batiks. They are really lovely. There is a store near me that sells them and I go often to ohh and ahh over them. Love the cover! Would also make a great matching bag, same but with handles. Thanks!
I love it. It is beautiful. Love the colors.
I’m a newish quilter with much to learn. Your materials are just what I need. I’ve been obsessing over choosing a pattern for a lap or throw sized project for an Off to College gift for a granddaughter. The Indiana Star strikes me as Just Right.
Be sure to share your test results with us. I’ll be sending good energy your way.
Hi Connie! What a beautiful block. Wow! There are so many things you could do with that block. I do need a sewing machine cover, but that’ll have to wait until I can clear away a few UFOs. I’m determined to finish at least a couple of them before I start something new, at least I think I am. LOL!! I always love the pictures of Rusty. Thanks for always including him. He’s definitely very much attached to you! I’m glad he has such a nice home.
Mary
This is really pretty. without the ties, it can be used as a runner! It would be great if you would post the yardages required. Otherwise i will have to open EQ8 and see if I remember how to design from scratch! Oh my, that probably should be a goal for 2024 🙂
Great project idea! Yes, if you would, please post the yardage required for the machine cover.
Happy New Year, Connie! This is a very timely post for me. I really need to make a sewing machine cover and just keep procrastinating about it. This looks very simple and it’s really cute.
I have never covered my machines, I probably should! I like how easy it is with the ties.
Great sewing machine cover!!! I made myself one using birds in the air using two pieces that look like placemats and did a strip about 4″ wide between them to make it a bit more enclosed. I even did an opening on the top so I can grab the handle with the cover on. Mine is not reversible like yours because of the seams. I’m so glad you adopted Rusty – he obviously is attached to you and a bit worried still about being abandoned…poor boy!! Little does he know, you will be by his side until his last breath and lavish him with love forever!!
Hi Connie, I love the pattern for the 9 patch sewing machine cover and it would be great if you have the total yardage for the project, otherwise my head will hurt working it out.
Isn’t it great that Rusty can be outside and still be able to see you, love that.
Many thanks for all the great patterns.
Like MG says, your sewing machine cover is gorgeous. I too, like the cover and would prefer one totally enclosed instead of just ties. I would also need a larger one as my machine is bigger than yours, although I could just add another border or two. Thank you for the tutorial though. I will keep the instructions as I am looking for a smaller machine.
Connie,
It’s gorgeous! I love the contrast of the electric red and crisp black.
I like the cover, would like to make one totally enclosed instead of just ties, but it’s beautiful.