Layer your “quilt sandwich,” first with the quilt backing fabric (not the pillow sham backing fabric), then with the cotton batting, and finally with the velveteen fabric on top. Using your preferred basting technique, baste the layers together. If you’re new to sewing, I love using bas...
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...
Starting something new can feel overwhelming, but learninghow to sew a quiltis simpler than it seems. I remember the first time I picked up a needle and fabric, unsure where to begin. Slowly, step by step, I learned the basics, and each piece came together. Quilt-making became a relaxin...
choosing fabrics, batting, making a quilt sandwich, how to choose and attach backing, and assembling the quilt top among other things. It's also important to note that you can easily complete one of these in a couple weeks - I started this one on March 7th, and finished it on April 3r...
How to... sew a pocket quilt.Offers suggestions for sewing pocket quilt. Use of the pockets as storage for small objects; Steps for stitching; Equipment needed.FritzAnneLouiseEBSCO_AspWomans Day
Bind a quilt with easy mitered corners with step-by-step instructions and illustrations to sew a perfect binding every time.
You can also sew them together in a way that yields a more rectangular quilt. Many people prefer this for a lap quilt since it is longer and “covers your toes” when you’re snuggled up in it! A quilt sewn like this will be approx 50″ x 70″ when finished. ...
Learning how to sew a zipper is much easier than you thought. Here you'll find everything you need to know about sewing zippers, shortening and installing a zipper, and all the zipper sewing tips I wish I knew when I was starting out. Even where to shop for zippers. Learn how to sew...
Finish Sewing the Patchwork Quilt Place the backing piece of fabric on top of the patchwork quilt with right sides together. Pin along all edges, leaving a 6” opening at the bottom. Starting at one end of the 6” opening, stitch using a 1/4” seam allowance. Stitch around all four si...
In either case, you will sew blocks together into long strips or rows and then sew the strips/rows together to make a finished quilt top. Method 2 Quilting 1 Lay your quilt top face down on a flat surface. 2 Lay a layer of batting atop the face down quilt. 3 Lay your backing ...