If you haven’t already, you need to stitch the quilt blocks from your quilt into a quilt top. The pattern gives you the layout directions, so you know what blocks to put where. Before you start sewing, however, I recommend that you lay out all of your blocks to make sure you’ve ...
If you’re low on binding fabric, you can make a “pillowcase” finish by sewing the quilt top and backing right sides together with the batting, leaving an opening, and then turning it inside out. There is also a way to use the backing of the quilt for the binding. Both are quick...
The first layer is the top fabric or quilt top, insulating material or batting, and backing material. However, different styles have been adopted over the years. Today, I will talk about block quilt and how to make it. If you’re interested in learning how to make a block quilt, keep ...
with the charming textured design of puffs that add an extra layer of coziness. From the rich tapestry of their history to the modern approaches in puff quilt making, we cover everything you need to know to embark on this rewarding
Pin and sew to the quilt using a ¼” seam allowance and press towards the border. Step 6: Add the wadding and backing 1 Cut the backing and wadding at least 2” larger than your quilt top on all 4 sides. This allows for any movement or shifting that will take place when you ...
After the party, you can assemble the quilt yourself (you'll need extra fabric, of course, for the quilt backing and batting—the "stuffing" for the quilt) or send it to an expert quilter to put together. 31. Diaper Notes Diaper-themed baby shower activities are always a huge hit, and...
You'll also need an accurate 1/4-inch patchwork foot. This is essential because otherwise it's going to be a real chore to put your blocks together with an accurate 1/4-inch seam allowance. Frequently Asked Questions about Quilt-As-You-Go ...
Quilt sandwich:what I call the three layers - top, batting, backing. Quilt top:pieced fabric, typically put together in blocks. Quilting:sewing through multiple layers of fabric to create one thick layer - typically involves three parts: cloth top, batting middle, cloth bottom. ...
Transcript Now that we've got our completed quilt top and our batting and our backing taped and layered, we're ready to start basting. How you baste it is
Press the fabric to the underside, turning just enough so that the stitching line appears around the shape on the back. Put this aside for now. Use the paper template to draw the same shape on a piece of fleece or batting. I arranged a few pink scraps of fabric how I wanted them, ...