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We finally made it to the last week of the Arrow Stone QAL! And today happens to be Easter Sunday, so I wish you all a Happy Easter as well.
Now that our quilt tops are finished, we are ready for the next steps. I’ll point you in the right direction for that, and then I get to show you some of your finished quilt tops. Always a favorite part of the pattern writing process is seeing the beautiful quilts you make!
If you’re just now joining us, all of the past content for the Arrow Stone QAL ...
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The first time Jenny Doan made a self-binding baby quilt, her husband was skeptical. “I’m pretty sure this isn’t going to work, dear…”
Undaunted, Jenny replied, “Just you watch!” And guess what? It did work, and it was fab-u-lous!
Over the years, Jenny’s Self-Binding Baby Blanket tutorial has been watched millions of times. (Imagine all the babies who have been wrapped in those sweet little quilts ...
read moreThis mean that the quilting is done.
Ah! That wonderful feeling when the quilt is off the frame.
Maestro is laying under my quilting frame on a scrap piece of batting,
which is scrap because the playful kitties ripped a hole in it
when it was still on the roll on the batting bar under my table.
Katniss is on her favorite winter perch un the shelf over the radiator.
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To calculate my binding,
I have been using this free online calculator for many, many years:
Binding Calculator @ Quilter's Paradise ...
read moreRecently I learned about facing a quilt instead of binding it. You attach facing in a way similar to the way binding is attached. Fold the binding completely to the back. Facing a quilt doesn't add any extra dimension, color or texture to the outer edges of the quilt.
The border fabric looks like weathered wood. I wanted it to look like a framed window. Check out the video of how I faced this quilt.When To Choose Facing A Quilt
I can see times when facing a quilt is a good idea. The example above is a good ... read moreWhy Lengthwise Cuts?
The lengthwise grain runs parallel to the selvage. It is stronger and stretches less than the crosswise grain which runs from selvage-to-selvage. The lengthwise grain gets it's strength from the warp threads which are continuous along the length of the fabric. The weft ...
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Hope you are finished making your handmade makes and have them beautifully wrapped under the tree! I can't believe Christmas is only three days away! Hope you all have a relaxing and safe holidays! But before you start celebrating I have a Quilting Tips video for you showing you a simple binding method that will have you finishing your quilting projects like a pro! There are so many different ways to bind a quilt and choosing the one that works for you may take some time. In this video I will show you the most successful method ...
I have a bag (upper left of picture) that I have used to store batting scraps for a long time. I would, from time to time, use some of the scraps, but they definitely accumulated faster than they were used. Then, Daughter started her scrappy sewing group, and more scraps came in.
One day she declared that “It was time.”
We dumped out all the scraps and sorted them by color.
Then, assembled them into prepared binding and wrapped those around bolt boards, pinned and labeled with their length. Amazing how much more we are inclined to use them since ...
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Today seemed like a good time to review binding because frankly, I've gotten a bit lazy. There are many good videos on YouTube showing how to apply binding, turn the corners, and finish it off. In general I like this McCall's set of four videos but find they've missed an important step - waving edges. That ...
read moreWhen the quilting is finished on your Optical Illusion quilt, or whatever quilt you happen to be making, just the final step of binding is left. I’d like to show you in words, pictures and videos how to bind a quilt. Let’s dive right in.
Finished Optical Illusion Quilt, 67″ x 88″
If you’re still working on your Optical Illusion quilt, no worries! This will be here when you’re ready for it. You can scroll to the bottom for links to all of the steps.
The first thing to decide is whether you want to make ...
read moreSewing time has been scant to non-existent. There have been so many things to be done and other things I wanted to play with.
I had my DNA done some time ago, but didn't really know what to do with it. I heard about DNA Painter and then a cousin wrote about her efforts to locate the family of my ggg-grandmother using DNA so I got busy, learned the program and added my DNA to the project. We still don't have an exact answer, but all indications point to a family that is probably hers. Waste of time ...
Using the right quilt tools makes all the difference when you are quilting. Good tools help you cut and sew more accurately and generally make the entire process more enjoyable.
And, you don’t have to spend a lot of money–just focus on a few high quality items and they will last forever.
Here are some of my favorite tools. No affiliate links–opinions based on personal use only.
Shop Local
As always, please check with your favorite local quilt shop or local shops with online shops before going to ‘big’ retailers. Note: there are NO buying links in ...
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