Hey quilters....right about now you are breathing a sigh of relief or wondering what in the world was I thinking with all those "Orange Peel" squares. Here's a hint of how I design...if you have ever traditionally sewn a "Orange peel block" you will then realize why I personally applique them onto the square. I personally don't have the patience for the "tedious" stuff and "why not" make it easy...right? I love to quilt but "love a fun & fast break" every now and then too. ;-) Well, now you're on to the "sewing of blocks together & finishing up your quilt. I have to say the designs have two outside borders but you can totally omit those and do what's easier for you. You can view online tutorials of "Straight grain French Fold binding....double fold binding.....all sorts of ways you can bind your quilt....so at this point, honestly, do what's better for you. Just remember certain styles of binding require more yardage then others. This is another reason why I always buy more fabric 'cause sometimes when I finally get to the borders & binding....well....lets just say I may "tweak" a bit :-) Don't forget to check back next week for some more Holiday projects. Enjoy!
"Blessed Quilting from My Home to Yours"
Cat
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Part 3..."Quilt Assembly"
Make sure all individual blocks are pressed & squared up.
Lay out blocks per design (design boards are great)
Join blocks into rows using a 1/4" seam
(Press seams in one direction as you are going along)
Join rows to complete quilt top.
Press & Square up at this time if needed.
Add borders at this time if desired per design.
Measure top & bottom....add strips
Measure left and right sides....add strips
Press & Square up as you go along.
The designs have 1 inch borders so cut your strips 1 1/2 inch wide for seam allowance.
Or omit borders & do a straight-grain French Fold binding...whichever is easier :-)
Tip....if you are going to have your quilt professionally quilted by a "long arm" quilter, "please" call them ahead of time so you can meet their requirements before you do the backing, batting, etc.
Backing...per size of quilt....join two backing panel fabrics together to make size of quilt. Google this method as well if needed....some prefer one larger piece in center with two smaller widths on each side. Again this is a personal thing....due to it's small size you can do whatever is easier for the backing....larger quilts I would recommend dividing your backing into 3rds.
Press your seams.
*Layer backing (seams side up/facing you)
then batting & quilt.
Baste & Quilt as desired.
Binding your quilt....as previously stated, bind the quilt as desired.
I hope you've enjoyed this Christmas Tutorial & come back next week for some fast & easy gifts to make.....I don't know about you, but for "once" I am finally getting a head start on my Christmas gifts!
Blessed Quilting,
Cat
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