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...
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If you are tying them close together but following the pattern of the patchwork squares then it is ok if you have a lot of knots in one area and then a long thing piece of sashing with only a knot in the corners.Previous: Basting/Tacking the Quilt Next: Quilting...
Step 5: Baste the Quilt Step 6: Choose Your Stitch Step 7: Bind the Quilt Tips to Create a Perfect Quilt Block Tip 1: Starch Before Cutting Into Your Fabric Tip 2: Make Sure Your 1/4’’ Seam Allowance Is Precise Tip 3: Use Pins in Order to Keep Your Sewing Pieces Aligned Tip 4...
Frequently Asked Questions about Quilt-As-You-Go 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...
When your individual quilt blocks have been assembled it is time to sew the whole quilt top together. Find out how to use sashing to bind your quilt blocks together. How to Choose Quilt Batting Several different types of material can be used as the batting or bulk of a quilt. This guide...
Here’s a quick project you can make! Want a nice fall table runner? Just make four blocks and connect them with 2.5″ sashing. Then surround the quilt with 2.5″ sashing. Voila! A fun fall table runner to use year after year! Don’t you just love this block? It makes me crave a...
Most of the quilts that I make are the 12 squares all boxed in with sashing and lots of love. Sometimes I get to be a bit more creative with the layout. I have developed this layout- that I am going to step you through here. I use 3, 6, and 9 inch squares in an irregular la...
Currently, I’m working on four quilts using our block of the month quilt blocks: one for my teenage son, one for Christmas, and one to use on the bed in our RV, featuring low-volume fabrics. Let me tell you a secret: the fourth quilt is DONE! It featured many fabrics from my ...
The amount you need will depend upon the size of t-shirt quilt you would like. You want to have 2.5 inch (6.4 cm) borders and 2 inch (5.1 cm) pieces for sashing. Choose something that either matches your décor or matches your t-shirts. You may also want to use the same fabric ...