quilt sashing ideas

How To Sash A Quilt + 15 Quilt Sashing Ideas

Have you ever created a few quilt blocks and thought, “These just need a little something extra, but what?” 

I know I have, and one of my favorite things to do is add sashing to my quilt blocks. 

In this post, I’ll teach you why sashing can be helpful and how to add it to your quilts. 

Finally, we’ll check out some beautiful examples of how other quilters have added sashing to their quilts for an extra design element. 

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Chandelier Quilt Patterns

11 Modern And Bright Chandelier Quilt Patterns You’ll Adore

Beginner quilt patterns are easy to find online these days, and the chandelier quilt pattern is one of those simple quilt patterns that are perfect for beginners.

Chandelier quilts are a great combination of simple and modern design elements.

In this post, we will go over what makes this pattern unique and how to make one, and then I will show you some gorgeous examples of chandelier quilts I’ve gathered for you. 

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How to Bind a Quilt

A Beginner’s Guide To Binding a Quilt

Don't miss your Free Modern Lone Star Quilt Pattern at the end of this article.

You did it! You quilted your beautiful quilt, and you can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Your quilt edging is the last part of your project.

So how do you conceal your edges?

Prepare yourself for…the dreaded quilt binding.

Actually, I love binding a quilt.

It’s one of my favorite steps and not as intimidating or daunting as some would have you believe.

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15 Playful And Fun Yo-Yo Quilt Ideas

When people think of quilts, they usually picture some kind of patchwork traditional design, but did you know there are other types of quilts that are made differently than conventional piecework

The type of quilt we will focus on today is the yo-yo quilt.

We will go over what they are, what you can use them for, how to make one, and then look at 15 gorgeous examples of whimsical yo-yo quilt designs. 

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How To Make A Simple But Beautiful Quilt With Squares

Today’s post will talk about all things simple patchwork quilts.

We will look at FAQs surrounding patchwork quilts made with squares and how to sew quilt squares together. 

We’re not only going to talk about making a quilt from squares, but I am going to show you step-by-step how to construct a patchwork quilt top using only squares for a simple yet fun project.

Let’s go over some FAQs about patchwork quilts without further ado. 

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19 Easy And Exquisite Charm Pack Quilt Patterns

Precut fabrics are one of my favorite items to look at when I go to a fabric shop. 

They are well-thought-out assortments from different designer collections and can be used in a wide variety of ways when quilting.

One of the most popular precut sizes is the charm pack.

Today, I’ll explain what charm packs are and why they are so great, and then show you 19 quilt patterns using a charm pack. 

Charm pack quilts are a fantastic choice for anyone who wants to learn the basics of quilting, and I’m so excited to show you these beautiful options.

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