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.
If you’re a quilter, you know you have a ton of scraps from past projects.
But what do you do with them?
Scrappy quilts are some of the most fun, quirky styles of quilts you can make, and today, we’re going to focus on a specific type of scrappy quilt called a string quilt.
We will go over what a string quilt is and how to make one, and then look at 15 eye-catching string quilt patterns to inspire you and show you what is possible with those strip scraps.
Are you looking for a chic and timeless quilt pattern for your next quilting project?
Have you ever considered creating a black-and-white quilt?
This style of quilt pattern might just be the perfect fit for you.
Black and white quilt patterns are a fantastic choice for anyone who wants an eye-catching quilt to show off to their friends and family.
Let’s check out some breathtaking modern black-and-white quilt patterns for you to consider.
When selecting a quilt pattern, it’s good to know the size of the quilt blocks.
One of the most common block sizes quilt pattern designers choose to use is a 12” quilt block.
In this post, we will discuss why designers like to use 12” blocks, how many you will need for a full-size quilt, and finally, we will check out 21 simple 12-inch quilt blocks you can make.
As a quilter, if you are like me, you are constantly brainstorming for new ideas.
Have you ever considered taking a road trip for inspiration?
If you take a drive through rural America, you are sure to drive past barns that have gorgeous barn quilt designs painted on them.
These huge quilt signs on barns are bound to inspire you not only for your next quilt project but to create your a barn quilt for your home.
We're sharing 27 barn quilt ideas to motivate you to run down to your local home improvement store and grab the supplies to make your own.
You've just finished quilting and squaring up your quilt sandwich, and now you are ready for the final step of the quilt-making process: the binding.
This step is one of my favorites in a quilt project, and I'm excited to show you how to make a quilt binding in this post.
The binding not only affects the look of the quilt, but it also has the important job of securing and concealing the raw edges of the quilt sandwich.
The binding is crucial to ensure the edges don't fray or unravel over time.
Before diving into the tutorial, let's go over quilt binding width and why it is important.
For the most part, the width of the binding is your personal preference and how you want your quilts to look.
Some quilters love the look of a wide binding around ½” or wider, but the most common binding width is ¼”.
To be sure you conceal and properly secure the raw edges, I wouldn't recommend a binding less than ¼” wide, just like a seam allowance.
If you use a narrower binding width, the binding fabric may come undone in the wash or over time and use.