Quilts are created when pieces of fabric are cut and sewn together in a pattern and layered with additional padding for warmth. After completing the detailed process of sewing a quilt (see How to Make a Quilt) the last step is to bind the edges with fabric to give your quilt a “finish...
See how to sew quilt binding: first, how to bind a quilt, a mug rug, a potholder, and how to sew mitered corners. Everything you need to know to make quilt binding corners - the easy way. And the BEST? I added aQuilt Binding Calculatorfor you - stop guessing and counting, just e...
There are about as many ways to finish a quilt as there are ways to make a quilt. Today I’m going to share a brief overview of the process of finishing a quilt, and share a few of my favorite quilt finishing tips with you. MY LATEST VIDEOS If you’ve been playing along with myS...
Start marking in the corner. Align a large square ruler so that its outer edges are equidistant from the interior section of the quilt, making sure that the quilt’s two edges are under the ruler completely on both sides. Note this new measurement and check the remaining three corners to e...
Step 3: Squaring the Quilt Corners Step 4: Trimming the Quilt Sides Step 5: Finishing the Quilt What is Squaring Up a Quilt? Once the quilting is complete it’s necessary to trim away the excess backing and batting before binding the quilt. This is called squaring up a quilt; it is th...
What Is the Average Size of a Quilt Block? How to Make a Quilt Block – Step by Step Step 1: Choose Your Pattern Step 2: Gather Materials and Tools Step 3: Cut the Patchwork Step 4: Stitch the Patchwork Step 5: Baste the Quilt Step 6: Choose Your Stitch Step 7: Bind the Quilt ...
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Another method is to stitch the quilt blocks right sides together, but then you end up with an issue of seam allowance. What do you do with the bulky seams on the back of the quilt? Clip it and let it go raggedy? Cover it with sashing? Do a pillowcase bind and cover it up?
How to Sew a Quilt! (quilting 101): Quilting is my biggest passion. I think it's probably hereditary. :D I also think it's a skill that is useful beyond words... quilts are beautiful and functional and I consider them to be the greatest gift in the worl
Bind a quilt with easy mitered corners with step-by-step instructions and illustrations to sew a perfect binding every time.