This tutorial will outline the basic step-by-steps to creating your first quilt. You will learn how to: Cut your fabric into squares Piece (sew) your fabric together Press your fabric Join the rows Add the borders Add wadding and backing Quilt the layers Bind your quilt Pro Tip Try to ...
The origins of the Economy quilt block are somewhat elusive, but it is believed to have emerged in the 19th century. Its simplicity and efficiency made it popular among quilters who needed to make the most of their fabric scraps during times of scarcity. The name “Economy” reflects this ...
Once you know how large your panel quilt should be, you'll need your main rectangular piece of fabric - your fabric panel. If you want to use just a portion of it, decide on what to keep and what to cut off. If you want to make your panel quilt bigger than just the panel size,...
quilts, and even fit in apartment-sized spaces. The large frames eliminate basting the quilt and provide a very large working area. With either type of frame, the operator moves the machine by holding attached handles. The trolley allows the machine to glide freely in any direction. The ...
If you have not been following along with Quilt Block of the Month series, it is never too late to start. Check out the other quilt block videos for this quilt along and get started. Each of these patterns is cute and easy to recreate. You can make your flying geese blocks with two ...
However, when properly squared, your quilt will lay perfectly on a bed or fold neatly with all of the corners matching. Pro Tip: Add borders or widen borders on your quilt tops because quilting can shift and change the shape of your quilt. When squaring, you may have to trim away more...
I want to make my strips wider to make it look like sashing between the blocks. How do I do that? Honestly, I'm still working out a good method for that. The benefit of the method I've taught here in the video is the edges of the quilt are butting up against one another inside...
One option is to create a pillow. This is just 4 of the blocks sewn together and quilted. The size of your pillow will depend on the size of the blocks you begin with. You can also add borders and sashing to the blocks if you want your pillow to be larger. These quilt blocks were...
You can make smaller borders too, just add a smaller number. You can figure out the math for specific sized blankets, or you can use the measurements I came up with. I made two flannel baby blankets, one with a larger 2 1/2 inch border, and one with a smaller 1 1/2 inch border...
How to Make an Upcycled Art Quilt: If the word "quilt" makes you think of Amish barn parties and pinwheels, it's time to start thinking outside of the sewing basket! Art quilting can be fast, easy and fun. I'll show you how to create a unique mini art qu