

Neither have I. However, every time I’m doing my work-out (in my bedroom, because #pandemic) I stare directly at an eye-height vintage wall clock. I should mention that I h a t e working out. So while I’m staring at the clock I think “I wish I was quilting right now”. And thus came my idea to make myself a quilt clock. My family members raised all the eyebrows at me. Whyyyyyy would you make quilt clock? is what those eyebrows said. Anywaaayys. I made a quilt clock. And I loved it so much that I went to IKEA and stood in a 30 minute socially-distanced line up to get in so I could buy more clocks to make MORE quilt clocks. Fast forward and now my house is full of quilt clocks. Some no longer work because of my impatience and trial-and-error methods, and some are illegible because I used fabric the same colour as the clock hands (doh!). But SOME are the prettiest things in my house right now and I love them to pieces!
You’re probably reading this because you want to make a quilt clock too. I don’t blame you. It’s the perfect accessory for your sewing space, or basically any room in your house. You can download my free template and I’ve outlined some tips for success below. Please remember that I am not a horologist (new word for the day) so I don’t have all the answers, I can only tell you what worked for me and what didn’t.
All clocks are different so I am going to generalize a lot here. You will need to do what works with YOUR clock. Please don’t take apart Grandma’s vintage clock and then ask me how to put it back together again, remember, I’m not an expert, I probably can’t help you.
Also, BE CAREFUL with the glass! There might be some prying and pulling involved in taking apart your clock but remember that glass might be brittle so pleeeeeeaaase be careful not to crack it, cut yourself, or get a sliver in your fingers, that hurts. A lot.
And your quilt clock is ready to be hung up on the wall for all to admire! Please tag me if you post a photo of your quilt clock on Instagram and use the hashtag #QuiltOClock so others can find it too!
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