This is how to join your strips of straight grain binding to make a really long strip of quilt binding: Start by cutting your strips from selvage to selvage, all should be the same width, in my case, 2 ½". then : lay two ends of two strips together: they need to be placed righ...
Forever bright,Stars and Stripesare a perfect quilting combination. Stitch a few spirals to add an even more festive flair to the duo and your quilts will sparkle! I’m Lori Kennedy, author of25 Days to Better Machine Quilting,back with another motif tutorial. I have been stitching on BERN...
When you’re done sewing the doll patchwork quilt and pillow, use the “How to Sew a Ruffled Maxi Dress for an 18″ Doll” tutorialto create a nightgown. Tips to do so are included at the end of this blog post. Materials to Sew the 18” Doll Patchwork Quilt The finished size of th...
Then join the rows together to form the blanket top. When joining the rows you can either keep and sew the seam allowances open or keep the seam allowances closed and to either side. Otherwise seam allowances will be thick, along the seams. For the quilt back, you should cut the ...
Cut and Prepare Binding Strips: Use fabric that complements your quilt to cut binding strips. Fold and press them into double-fold bias strips for durability. Attaching the Binding: Sew the binding to the front of the quilt first, then fold it over to the back and sew it in place by ha...
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
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...
You have no idea where to start, what tools you need, and how to get a quilt sewn together rightly. I am here to help. Just follow these simple steps on how to make a quilt block and you will make your first quilting masterpiece in no time. Step 1: Choose Your Pattern If this ...
Sew the strips together. Check that they are long enough to go around the entire perimeter of the quilt. Place two strips together with the right sides facing each other. The strips should be perpendicular to each other. Sew across the diagonal. Trim the excess by ¼". ...
4 Border #1 from One Fat Quarter 2 and a Half Border #2 from One Fat Quarter So to make a 20 block quilt (48″x60″) you would need (assuming four blocks across by five blocks down): 4 Fat Quarters for the Block Centers 5 Fat Quarters for Border #1 ...