Once you have your quilt top, batting and backing put together, you will want to know how to calculate the amount of quilt binding you will need to finish it off. Fortunately, the calculations are quite simple. Watch the video below or scroll down for the step-by-step written instructions The first step is to determine the perimeter or outside edge of your quilt. Take … [Read more...] about How to Calculate Your Quilt Binding Fabric Requirements
Quilt Tutorials
Rail Fence Block Quilt Tutorial
I just love this Plum Sweet Jelly Roll from Moda. So I decided to make a Rail Fence Block Quilt to showcase the gorgeous colors. To make this quilt top you will need one jelly roll. This will give you a twin-sized quilt top. We will be adding a couple of borders in contrasting fabric to make it bigger. I'm even thinking of doing one of the borders in a chequerboard … [Read more...] about Rail Fence Block Quilt Tutorial
How to Hide Quilting Knots or Tying off the Threads
We all want a nice neat finish to the start and end of our sewing rows when we are quilting, so in this video, we show you a way to neatly tie of threads. It's quick, easy and secure, and you don't have the double line created by backstitching at the ends of your rows. Watch the video below to see how to Hide your Quilting Knots (Can't see the video below? You may have an ad … [Read more...] about How to Hide Quilting Knots or Tying off the Threads
The 20 Minute Halloween Table Runner Tutorial
So it's almost Halloween and you realize that you don't have a table runner to dress up the table. Well, you can whip up this Halloween table runner in around 20-30 mins tops. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the written instructions TOOLS USED IN THIS TUTORIAL You can check the latest prices at Amazon by clicking on the links below: Creative Grids Ruler … [Read more...] about The 20 Minute Halloween Table Runner Tutorial
Quilting Tutorial: Quilt as You Go Baby Quilt
This is such a quick and easy project that you will be able to whip up in no time at all. And these quilts look amazing when they are finished. The beauty of the quilt-as-you-go method is that you quilt all three layers of fabric - the top, batting, and the backing, all at the same time. So when you get to the end of your sewing, everything is quilted together. How cool is … [Read more...] about Quilting Tutorial: Quilt as You Go Baby Quilt
Machine Binding a Quilt: A Step-by-Step Illustrated Guide for Beginners (with video)
Most quilters find the binding step to be the most time-consuming part of making a quilt but it doesn't have to be if you use your sewing machine. This method is a popular way to finish a quilt that both saves time (compared to hand sewing) and completes the quilt by giving it a nicely finished border edge. We personally sew all of our binding using a sewing machine as it's … [Read more...] about Machine Binding a Quilt: A Step-by-Step Illustrated Guide for Beginners (with video)
How to Organise Your Quilting Fabrics: Make Your Own Mini-Bolts
Between the two of us, we have a lot of fabric and in the past, it could get quite difficult trying to find the space to store those fabrics in the studio. But what was even worse, was trying to find a fabric for a particular project for our YouTube channel without having to pull everything out (yet again) and spread it all over the floor. This is why we … [Read more...] about How to Organise Your Quilting Fabrics: Make Your Own Mini-Bolts
Jelly Roll Race Quilt Top Tutorial – Quilting for Beginners
Here is an easy Jelly Roll Quilt top that you will find quick and easy to do. It's ideal for your first Jelly Roll quilt as we use straight seams to attach the strips to each other instead of the usual 45° angle. We used a Paradiso by Kate Spain for Moda Jelly Roll to make this quilt and we are so happy with the result. This is probably no longer available however … [Read more...] about Jelly Roll Race Quilt Top Tutorial – Quilting for Beginners
Quilting Tutorial: Easy Signature Quilt – Suitable for Beginners
If you have a special occasion coming up here is an easy to make Signature Quilt that will really be a hit with the recipient. The white or cream strips give ample room for guests to write a message of congratulations, bon voyage or whatever else they wish to write. The quilt in the background is one I made for my granddaughter Ishta, when she and Evan got married. I used a … [Read more...] about Quilting Tutorial: Easy Signature Quilt – Suitable for Beginners
Quilting for Beginners – The Easiest Quilt Ever – Step-by-Step Tutorial
Quilting for Beginners - This is by far the easiest quilt you will ever make When you're making your very first quilt it can be a little overwhelming. Those quilt blocks can look quite complicated and knowing which tools are needed can be kind of confusing. Plus, the fancy free motion stitching on the top of the quilt, requires quite a bit of practice to get the hang of. And … [Read more...] about Quilting for Beginners – The Easiest Quilt Ever – Step-by-Step Tutorial