I’ve wanted to do a map quilt for a while – probably since the first time I saw one but hadn’t gotten around to it. It ended up being the perfect project for a lay day at home watching movies. The first thing you need to do is print a map out enlarged to poster size. This is the map I used but if you prefer a different map or want to do a different country or the world map, you can find a nice clear map and follow the same steps. Printable PDF
First, you will want to print and click the properties button.
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Next, select the Page Setup tab and scroll to the right to find the Tiling/Poster option.
![](https://i0.wp.com/fourrobbins.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/map2.png?resize=582%2C492&ssl=1)
After selecting Tiling/Poster, you will see the Specify button and then change the Image Divisions to 16. If you go much smaller, the east coast states will be difficult.
![](https://i0.wp.com/fourrobbins.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/map3.png?resize=590%2C488&ssl=1)
You will see lines on the edges for you to match up the pages correctly.
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Here is mine all taped together.
![](https://i0.wp.com/fourrobbins.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/map5.png?w=600&ssl=1)
I used Steam-A-Seam 2 and traced the shapes onto my Steam-A-Seam sheets. Then cut out. I numbered my map and pieces to easily keep track of some of my state shapes but you can label as you like.
![](https://i0.wp.com/fourrobbins.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/map6.png?w=600&ssl=1)
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Peel off one side of the paper on your fusible web and sick to back of fabric. Then cut out shape.
![](https://i0.wp.com/fourrobbins.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/map8.png?w=600&ssl=1)
Put in place and either line pieces up or do a slight overlap of the pieces as shown below. Once your pieces are where you want them, press in place. I pressed in place as I went along.
![](https://i0.wp.com/fourrobbins.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/map9.png?w=600&ssl=1)
![](https://i0.wp.com/fourrobbins.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/map10.png?w=600&ssl=1)
![](https://i0.wp.com/fourrobbins.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/map11-1.png?w=600&ssl=1)
The Steam-A-Seam 2 is pretty permanent so it’s up to you if you want to stitch around each state or just quilt it at the end. I also added little hearts where we’ve lived as a family and where each of our family members were born. Next, I cut out (46) 3-1/2 ” squares and stitched together for the border. Then quilt as desired and bind to finish. I chose to just meander quilt the states rather than stitch around each one. I outline quilted the white area and then meandered again in the border. The final size is approximately 42″ x 32″.
![](https://i0.wp.com/fourrobbins.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/map12.png?w=600&ssl=1)
Hope you like yours as much as I love mine! Use the #fourrobbinsquilts on Social Media so I can see you!
Krista