Quilting is a rather precise form of sewing, especially when it comes to piecing — or blocking — the top of the quilt. If the fabric pieces are not cut to the correct measurements, they will not fit together properly and the pattern of the quilt top will not turn out as desired. It...
Using what you already have to finish the quilt keeps this whole project budget-friendly and sustainable! 7. Binding: Finishing the Edges For your quilt binding, you can cut strips from one of your fabrics, even if it means getting creative with color. Just sew the strips together to create...
This traditional quilt pattern is perfect for bringing holiday spirit into your home. The trees, house, and Santa Claus are made from the Laundry Basket Quilts Joy fabric collection, using traditional piecing and a touch of applique to place the heart on top of your tree! There is plenty of...
Color Challenge Each team has to match colors with descriptions Cookies for Santa – a Holiday game Each person brings a wrapped quilt related gift. The group stands or sits in a circle and someone reads the following story. The gifts are passed LEFT or RIGHT as word is said. When the ga...
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String Theory 2.0. is the second issue of the Lab Manual series and features projects that are made for 1 1/2″ wide fabric strips, or sometimes called strings. String quilts have been around for a long time and have been a favorite of scrap quilters for ages. I love them and they ...
and even sleeping quilts, the kits offer consumers an easy way to get the materials they need. Kyle notes that “before we came along you’d have to buy a couple yards of fabric, cut it all up by hand, source the zipper and thread and put it all together yourself.” A task that ...
Now for the main event. Place the 11 x 12 piece of contrasting fabric face down on table placing the batting down on top of that and finally the main color 11 x12 face up on top. Quilt as desired. I drew angled lines by using a quilter’s ruler and marking pencil on the main colo...