How to Bind a Quilt

A Beginner’s Guide To Binding a Quilt

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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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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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8 Of The Best Online Quilting Classes

Quilting is a beautiful form of art, but it can be daunting to try to learn how to quilt on your own and teach yourself the necessary skills.

An excellent option for many individuals, especially in these times of social distancing and lockdowns, is online quilting classes for beginners. 

Also, not everyone can afford personal quilting lessons.

Online quilting classes are generally much less expensive than in-person courses. 

Many of these online programs have videos and tutorials that you can watch an unlimited number of times.

And you’ll have access to all the content, literally, forever. That’s a huge bonus!

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Wondering How To Miter Corners On A Quilt? We’ve Got You Covered

When creating a quilt, sometimes we decide we want to add an extra border to our projects, whether adding more length and width or just enhancing the aesthetic of the overall quilt.  

But what do you do if you want to add a little extra panache to your border?

Today, in an easy-to-follow step-by-step tutorial, I want to show you how to create mitered corners on a quilt, specifically for borders. 

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You Can Make A Beautiful Barn Quilt Yourself — It’s Easy!

Barn quilts are a well-loved tradition in rural areas and have gained more popularity in the past couple of decades.

Whoever came up with the idea to use quilt patterns for barn art was a genius.

Though the origin of the first barn quilt is unknown, what is certain is that barn quilts exude a warm, cozy, homey feel to everyone (even those who may not quilt or live on a farm).

In this post, I will show you the steps to making a barn quilt and answer some questions you may have about how to make barn quilts.

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Quilted Pillow Cover Tutorial

A Step-By-Step Guide To Making A Quilted Pillow Cover

How many of you have been contemplating trying out quilting, but you’re just not quite sure where to begin? Making an entire quilt?

That’s a bit intimidating, but there are other easier projects you might want to try first.

Today I am going to show you how to make a quilted pillow cover. This is a great way to try out quilting and have a lot of fun doing it!

This is absolutely a beginner-friendly project, and we want to help you get started! Let’s do this!

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