When attaching binding, go the usual way: start at the middle of an edge if your quilt is larger, or - if you are making a mini quilt, or something like thisquilted mug rug project, start just two inches or so from the bottom of an edge. As low as possible. Then sew around the ...
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...
What Is a Block Quilt? Contemporary quilters take for granted the old-fashioned step-by-step processes of making quilt blocks from small fabrics, then putting them together into the completed quilt top. Those processes seem good and intuitive to old quilters because from their point of view, ...
Learn how to make a quilt with this simple step-by-step tutorial, perfect for beginner quilters to learn the quilting basics - from how to cut your fabric to sewing the layers and binding your quilt.
Tips for ironing and pressing a quiltWhen working out the best method of ironing your quilt there are a few factors that you should consider:It is important to first find out the types of fabric used in the construction of both the quilt top and the binding. If you know that the quilt...
There is also a way to use the backing of the quilt for the binding. Both are quick alternatives to traditional binding! 7. Do I have to quilt through all the layers, or can I skip it?While quilting through all layers helps secure them together, you can opt for a minimal approach, ...
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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...
I haven’t been around for ages. Life took over for a while, and I didn’t want to play. I am slowly coming back to my sewing world, and am hanging to show you some more of what I do and how I do it. This blog is going to be a “how to” for a quilt that I have just...