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.
Quilters learn one important fact about the art of quilting when they create their first quilt — when it comes to quilts there is no right size.
Quilts come in all shapes and sizes, so when it comes to determining the size, the main questions to answer are, what or who are you making the quilt for?
And how are you going to make it work for that project?
Even though quilts come in standard sizes, other factors can influence the size of your quilt.
Mattress size is always a factor in the final size, so the final size of your quilt can be 4″ to 8″ different than the standard size.
You usually have to add length to your quilt so it hangs over the edge of the mattress properly.
The other factors that impact the size of your quilt are the backing and the batting.
The size of the backing and the batting depends on how you want your quilt to look, so those factors may not be on a quilt size chart.
When you first start learning the basics of sewing and quilting, attempting to find tutorials or info online can feel a bit overwhelming.
I’ve been there.
Sometimes you just want a physical copy of a book with all the necessary information.
In this post, we will take a look at some of the best sewing books for beginners and talk about what they offer and what makes them unique.
Are you looking for info on the best way to wash your handmade quilt? You’ve come to the right place!
You (or someone who loves you) spent many long hours creating a beautiful quilt as a keepsake or to keep you warm.
Because of this, you want to take good care of it so it won't get damaged or torn over the years.
There are definitely some things you want to avoid when washing your quilt and some specific care instructions you should follow for basic quilt care.
I don't know about you, but one of my favorite things about quilting is the community — the large, friendly community.
Many different types of people enjoy quilting, and quilt blogs make it possible for quilters to come together and talk about their experiences, as well as give each other useful tips.
Quilting bloggers often share pictures of their work, as they talk about the details of their process with other people who share their interest in quilting.
Getting started with the quilting hobby might feel overwhelming at first. You need a pattern to follow, and you have to pick out fabrics.
You don't have to let these time-consuming tasks get in the way when you want the satisfaction of making a quilt.
A quilt kit for beginners connects you with rapid results while letting you skip most preplanning tasks.
Many manufacturers know what you need, and they have many beginner quilt kits on the market.
Most of them have precut pieces that are ready to assemble. A few require you to do some additional cutting but not nearly as much as if you had started from scratch.