I’m done with stitching and now it’s all about ironing and trimming. Please warn folks of this! stitchedincolor. This quilting cotton is comes in 108” widths, which makes backing far easier. Wide backing fabric is an easy way to avoid a seam wrestling match. Apr 13, 2019 - Explore Diane Jacob's board "Quilt backings" on Pinterest. I like the idea of having the middle piece the widest. A nine patch quilt block is one of the most recognized patterns in quilting -- and it's also one of the easiest patterns for a new beginning quilter to try. Yes! I am also 70 years young, and have been quilting for 50 of those years. She’s been accumulating lots of great tricks from bloggers from all over and I’m sure you’ll enjoy them. You then cut off the little fold line and open the fabric up and you’ve got a quilt back. Great timesaver!! I use the selvage edge as my guide and it’s a perfect way to hold on to those yards of fabric because you can’t pull it or distort the seam even with the weight of all of those yards of fabric…it’s simply woven so tight. We know that quality matters. A number of the “girls” in my quilting group (most of us are over 60!) Start by flipping the the binding over to the front of the quilt. Was longarmming away and when I peeked under to check the backing for wrinkles or pleats, just about fainted (not really) when I saw this huge ballon hanging down on one side. Anybody who wants to join, please just send us a request on Facebook. The Fabric panels must be pieced together to create a backing for large quilts, although some fabric manufacturers offer a nice selection of wide backing fabrics that allow us to have a seamless back. Lay the basted quilt on the floor and roll the two sides towards the center, leaving a 12-inch swath of quilt unrolled, as shown in Figure 1. diaryofaquilter. I have to get all the pro’s and con’s. That type of binding is not as durable as double-fold binding but is an option for quilts that won't receive heavy use. Twins are 4.97. Hi, I am confused! But, YOUR idea. I sure appreciate your attention to detail it made it so easy to follow! what she is saying instead of sewing the same piece of fabric 6 or 8 yards of fabric starting with both ends right sides together and sewing the salvage edges together and then trim off the end at 1/8″ =there is nothing to square up, what Hager is doing she takes two different cordanating colors of yardage length needed -1 plain & 1 print, places them right sides together with the salvages matching and sew a seam about 1″ from the salvage edge from one end to the other end and sewing the other two salvages together, basically making a tube, then tearing nicely down the middle of one of the fabrics (plain looks nice) (tearing the fabric is easier/straighter and the raw edges will be cut off later before binding) open all three seams and iron open, your results will be (approx.) Here’s the quilt top and backing fabric I chose for a modern Christmas table topper. Thank you! Back in the day we tore all of our fabric! Jelly Weave is a strip quilt that is so quick and easy, but has a woven look that looks complicated (it's not!). The corner should be pointing towards you. Piecing Your Quilt Step 7. Will only work for 2-way fabrics, and even then one side may appear a darker shade than the other due to weave of fabric. Dec 28, 2017 - The only part of making a quilt that I do not enjoy is sewing the quilt back. What a great idea! LOL you are absolutely correct. cotton you may find pilling There’s a lot of pull put on this Seam when you quilt the quilt. Great idea. A Quilt blog- Quilting Basics, blocks, quilt alongs plus easy sewing projects and free patterns for beginners. Ideas? simplesimonandco. This is going to be a way more manageable method of piecing the back!!!! Agreed this is the way I like to do it too. This is the quilt backing for my Flowering Snowball Quilt. Any size , up to King…. sewing Becky 4 years ago June 23, 2016 Binding a Quilt with the Backing Fabric – Video Score! It is much easier especially with a queen size quilt top. Quilting for Beginners Tutorial: Believe me, this is the easiest quilt ever for a beginner to make. Often it isn’t easy to tell which is the right side and which is the wrong side. 15+ Easy Beginner Quilting Project Ideas. Love from Auckland New Zealand, Great idea. To quilt your fabric properly, you need to baste it first. Hands down this is the best tip I have ever learned! Quilt backings needn't be oriented vertically on the back of a quilt, and when vertical panels are used, they can be different widths. Quilting cotton is a popular choice for quilt backing. I hope it made sense. You might think that anyone who has been sewing this long would have discovered this at least 50 years ago, LOL. Great job! I”m piecing out my first quilt as we speak and the backing has been the last thing I needed to think about…but I feel more confident, so thanks! Could you please clarify? Have been throwing away salvage butttt Will now crochet into rugs – can’t thank you enough . 1. Patchwork Duvet Cover. Instead of cutting two separate pieces of fabric and sewing them together, you cut one long piece, fold it together and then sew right down one side. Widebacks are 108’ wide so that covers the longest measurement. Sheets are okay for machine quilting but the weave may be tighter so harder to hand quilt. Sheep butt experience here also.. Yep yep I do this too! Never too old to learn something new. It works quite well. Sheets! An easy and fast back. I believe it looks much more professional as well. The quilters on it will love this tip! This is how I always do backs….unless the backing is directional. Quilt Baby Baby Quilt Patterns Owl Patterns Owl Quilts Scrappy Quilts Easy Quilts Backing A Quilt Strip Quilts Quilt Blocks. We doubt that drooping would occur in heavily quilted pieces, but it could be a problem in projects with minimal quilting. I eventually near the end and you can see that I will have sewn the fabric to itself until it meets at a fold, which is, low and behold, the exact middle of the length. I do it differently. Well, if you are one of those people, then piecing together quilt backing might be something you are curious about. My tongue is often sore! Learning How To Quilt Starts With Planning Step 3. How to know when to buy yards and yards of fabrics for backing?. In general, if you are having someone machine quilt your project, you will need the backing to be 4” more on each side. With these wide widths, there is much less cutting, sewing, and pattern matching involved. Design a backing to equal that width, adding 1/2" to each panel for each seam you'll use to sew it to a neighboring panel. Prepare any quilt larger than 36 inches x 36 inches for quilting by rolling it as follows. Even with shipping you can come out ahead because their shipping fee is always a flat $5.00. Brilliant! It's one less seam to feel through and wonder, "What in the heck is that bump I feel?" You might want to avoid a horizontal arrangement of panels for heavy quilts that will always be displayed on a wall. I knew that, but had forgotten! This method means you have two contrasting grains sewed together. 5. This is a very good tutorial, Angela! A rectangle top will need the same shape backing. In this next step-by-step tutorial from Simple Simon and Company you will learn to create your own shoo-fly quilt! Then put the finished quilt top on the batting. Miniature quilt backing can usually be cut from a single width of regular quilting fabric. Only thing I would change is to leave the seam wider than a 1/4 inch. Super, duper awesome! Here I’ll show you how to take the backing and fold it over the edge of the quilt to finish it. Explain it to my spatially challenged mind… It seems quite brilliant! Since you can see the quilt top during this process, it’s easy to imagine how your developing quilt back will coordinate with the quilt top! Sew panels together with a 1/2" seam allowance. This gives you a tube. Now let me explain how easy it was to sew this very random pieced quilt, where I didn’t measure a thing! This pattern uses precut strips in a unique way to make the nine patch block in an easy, "cheater" fashion. A Quilt blog- Quilting Basics, blocks, quilt alongs plus easy sewing projects and free patterns for beginners. Thanks for sharing. A very bad idea. Free Shipping on domestic orders $49+ and free returns. The quilt was made by members of my quilt guild. Two great things for the work of one! Sep 15, 2018 - Explore Grandma's Pearl's board "quilt back ideas", followed by 1218 people on Pinterest. 17. I have been sewing for over 40 years and these instructions totally confused me. Materials: Rotary cutter, ruler and mat; 48 pre-cut 5 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ squares of 100% cotton quilting fabric for quilt top (I cut out my squares from three different yelp print fabrics and four different pink print fabrics to create a … Then, I cut the backing fabric, leaving a 2 inch margin around each side of the quilt topper. this is brilliant and a bit mind boggling all at the same time… must try! Use a backing that coordinates with the quilt top if both will be visible during use. Most quilts have a separate strip of binding that goes around the outside of the quilt. Share the love! It's easy to make quilt backing, and the backing layer can be created from either regular quilting cotton or wide panels of fabric made especially for the task. Not quite sure I have the visual in my head right. Reply. You can sew the quilt using a theme or go very scrappy and use up excess material. Choose a backing layout that best suits your quilt. And of course a one way fabric will be half upside down by this method. Quilt Quilt backing Ideas. The easy quilt blocks in this pattern finish at 8 inches square. Can use for beans or other veggies. To do this, first, place the quilt backing on the platform and fold it in half. You mean with a directiomal fabric- I was thinking the same thing. I have used this method for several years now. Thanks for sharing. This is where the backing would start to shift and wrinkle if it weren't taped down. Free Shipping on domestic orders $49+ and free returns. Churn Dash Quilt. I am picturing two open sides, 1 folded side, and 1 sewn side. SO smart! Make the Throw size quilt with just one Jelly Roll (42 - 2 1/2" strips), or yardage. Quilt-As-You-Go Quilt: Quilting is something that I absolutely enjoy. One side will end up opposite direction to other and will be very noticeable! I have had this happen to me. I move along the length of the fabric and continue sewing the two edges together aligning those selvage edges. Bless you my child !!! I know it doesn’t seem like that however if you’ve ever wondered why the back looks dark on one side and light on the other half this is why. I used Loophole for the quilting pattern. What a great idea, never thought of that! Well this time we are NOT doing that. mypoppet. Definitely not necessary to cut all of that fabric before you sew! My last purchase for 12 yards averaged out at approximately $4.49 per yard, including the shipping! I hope you understand what I mean, if not please message me. And you didn’t have to measure to get there! You can opt for any binding method you prefer. Makes it easy! When you have trimmed away the whole edge, you can now completely open up the fabric and you have one beautiful quilt back. Thank you! Sorry, I know it’s easier but it’s not the correct way. If you need any help downloading or printing … PattiZee says: December 7, 2017 at 9:55 pm It works quite well. If you have 4 yds, you might get as big as 72" x 88"; 6 yds would yield 108" x 88". while I quilt…just wondering. Thanks for sharing such detailed instructions and pictures. me too, guess tonight I’m just visually challenged..Need a video I guess. Now you can use that pressed line to cut fabric This makes it so you don’t have one awkward seam in the middle, rather a nice panel in the middle and two small panels about 22” on either side of the middle panel. I believe Missouri Star Quilt Co. has a video tutorial. I make sure that this is a nice fold across the whole length and give it a quick press as well to create a crease to trim away later. 21. So all you selvage project lovers out there will be gaining that in the same step as piecing your back. I found out much to my dismay, this doesn’t work well for less than 3yd cuts! Thanks for the tip cheers. Welcome to Easy Quilting Corner! Is this a videotape available for this method? All I need is front and wrap quilt edge up and stitch over border seam. They’re perfect for keeping in the back of the car so you always have a blanket handy for park playdates, picnics, soccer games, etc. Most quilters avoid using two equally-sized pieces of fabric to make quilt backing because that technique puts the seam that links the panels together along the quilt's midpoint, where quilts are often folded. In this quilt, large pieces of fabric come together quickly, but the overall effect is more interesting than a simple block quilt. However, they do not include thread, quilt backing and batting. They ordinarily include a pattern, pre-cut fabrics and instruction. We’re a church quilting group and our funds are limited so these prices are very helpful. Consider pressing seam allowances open ​instead of pressing to the side when making a reversible quilt. Saves a lot of headaches. You sew to selvages together from the same side and not the opposite side of the fabric!Brain crunch this early in the morning, ha ha!Esther. I was having a hard time realizing how to get the really wide widths for the king sized one’s I’m making! I was lost! The width of your quilt comes from the length of the backing. If you buy backing fabric that is 102-108 inches (not 42-44) wide won’t that do it? You are a genius!!! I sew down both sides ..as you do ..have made a tube..then tear down the middle…seams are at the sides and the middle of the quilt is the widest for strength and wear. Secure the … Exactly, I’ve also done it this way for years, except I sew the other salvages together then cut one piece up the middle so that there are two seams…seams that run down the edges of the bed/quilt, instead of one seam down the middle. Apr 11, 2020 - Explore Quilt with Judy's board "Quilt Backing Ideas", followed by 528 people on Pinterest. Since it is easy to follow the math using real numbers, I will demonstrate using an imaginary quilt top size of 53” x 72”. This baby quilt is a modified and somewhat modern twist on a scrappy quilt. White tone-on-tone 108in Wide Quilt Backing Fabric - small branches - High Quality Quilting Fabric MarmieQuilting. Constant folding might weaken the seam over time. simplesimonandco. ©2016 Angela Pingel. I made a crib size, but you could really adapt this style with any size at all, as long as you know how wide and long the backing needs to be. When and how does this happen? Step-by-Step Instructions for Backing a Quilt with Fleece . And with so many step-by-step photos, this is arguably the best tutorial on FineCraftGuild. I liked not having a seam, but it was a pain to muscle all that cloth around for my super king. Smooth the layers of fabric to remove all wrinkles and center the quilt top in the exact center of the polar fleece backing (the polar fleece backing will be 1.5 inches larger than the quilt top on all sides). Easy Half-Square Blocks Quilt. Buying Your Quilt Fabric Step 4. Why hadn't I been doing it that way before?! See more ideas about modern quilts, backing a quilt, quilting designs. Sew the Binding to the Back Side of the Quilt. But wait! 802 shares. A rotary cutter and a long clear tape measure really make this easy… It’s very easy. White tone-on-tone 108in Wide Quilt Backing Fabric - small branches - High Quality Quilting Fabric MarmieQuilting. But isn’t widebacks the reason we don’t need 4-6 meters of fabric. For years I would cut the fabric in half and then sew the two pieces together, desperately trying to match up the lengths of the long pieces. Thank you! Quilt Backing Reference Chart. Binding a Quilt with the backing fabric is a great way to get projects done quickly. If not, there may be problems after washing; there will be problems with top shrinking while backing will not. I've done it that way, too, but I haven't in awhile….Wonder why not? I've searched and searched for an easy, uncomplicated answer to my question and you nailed it! This is where you will begin machine quilting. Janet is the author of the Rodale book "Classic American Quilt Collection: Stars" and has contributed to dozens of other books and patterns as both a writer and editor. Also, thank you for NOT leaving the selvedge edge in that backing seam – those are miserable, deflecting the needle and not stretching at all! Smooth out all the wrinkles. The quality of their goods is excellent and they ship very quickly. Friends love them. oh my goodness! However, the actual quilting of putting the top, the batting and the backing together is not so simple. In this article, we will learn how to baste a quilt using 4 easy … I will certainly use this tip on my next quilt back. Beginner Quilting Project Idea #1 – Easy Scrappy Strips Baby Quilt Tutorial & Quilt Pattern. Excellent process! Sometimes I just don’t want to spend the time and energy on a binding. The quilt-along includes basic quilting skills like using a rotary cutter, chain-piecing, basting, binding and quilting. I thought it would be easy to find, but not so. Selvage is the edge of fabric – with an ‘e’. How to figure yardage for quilt backing: The back of your quilt should be about 3-4” larger all around than the top of the quilt. Lol ;D thanks for the great tip. It's easy to make quilt backing, and the backing layer can be created from either regular quilting cotton or wide panels of fabric made especially for the task. I did this same thing for a quilt, but didn't realize that my fabric was directional. Determine yardage length as instructed above. Thank you so much for posting this. Thanks for sharing. When your quilt top is laid on the backing, there should be a uniform amount of backing around all sides. I respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously. . See more ideas about backing a quilt, quilts, modern quilts. I’ve been doing this for years. THANKS! I understand about sewing along the salvages, right sides together, but where do the folds come in? I’m a 70 yr old quilter & have always dreaded getting the backing ready…now I want to piece a quilt real soon so I can try this great tip. It's exactly how I do it too. The dark bars opposite the light bars really make it stand out. I used one of the razors made for de-pilling sweaters etc. Then start in the center of … The backing is Moda Grunge with stars on it. Example Quilt: Once borders are added, the finished quilt top dimension is 58″ x 66″ Take quilt top width + 8″ = backing width 58″ + 8″ = 66″ Take quilt top length + 8″ = backing … Use the quilter's requirements for backing size if you plan to send the project to someone else for quilting. Thanks! Well, no more. A beginner must have a quilting kit to make learning easier. I’ve done quilt backing that way. I always struggle to cut it evenly so thanks for this great tip, will be using this. Lay the backing fabric on your work surface, right side down, then center the batting on top of the backing and smooth away any wrinkles. Although the. For very large quilts you may need a third width of fabric. Great for charity quilts. This is genius. Most quilters agree that it's best to have at least three to four extra inches of backing and batting extending beyond all sides of the quilt. There are several videos. Thank you. Get ready for a ton of illustrations! Sorry to be a downer, but the verb ‘salvage’ means to rescue a wrecked or disabled ship. With the release of my latest appliqué pattern, the fast and easy Christmas Appliqué Set, I want to revisit the topic of the Quilt-As-You-Go Method.Previously, I shared some of the basics of this technique which simplifies the quilting process and makes it attainable for all skill levels. Quilt top pattern is a random patchwork of 6 squares by 8 squares. Shop flannel, quilting cotton, and batik quilt backing. One solution might be to use two fabric panels, one narrow panel sewn to a full-width panel. Now I'm anxious to buy the backing I need to finish a memory quilt. Thanks for the reminder! Most of my quilts are wider than the 88″ or need to be wider for the extra over bit. You don’t mention squaring up your fabric. My quilting group saves all those little bits and salvages to use in dog beds to donate to dog rescue services, I saw a string quilt made with them at a quilt show in Pigeon Forge TN & loved it, so now I’m saving mine . This opens the piece and you now have a sheet that is 5″ x 16″. You know…that huge amount they give you in the directions and you say “whatever, I can piece together a backing and use up my stash too”. I want to thank you so much for putting you tip out there for us to read. Really! Worked great no more problem. I’ve been buying from them for quite some time now for myself and my quilting group. In addition to quilts, we make about 20-25 colorful pillowcases a month for children in a local hospital. Start in an inconspicuous place on the side or bottom of the quilt. Don’t leave a little tail on one piece of fabric that didn’t quite line up. I always have to chuckle when I see everyone using the word, “salvage” when they’re talking about their quilts! That's what I thought when I finally did it. Shop Quilt Backing and Extra Wide fabric at Fabric.com! Step by Step Instructions. Here are some ideas to help you push on to make that quilt backing. Let's say your center panel measures 39" after removing the selvages. A non-quilter here at work recently asked me about making quilt labels, and I showed her the Learn how to make quilt labels on your computer like a pro in this 14-step guide! Be sure to check out her blog for the other great tips that bloggers have shared. I have never found a use for the selvedge. The last step is just to press the seam open or to the side per your preference and you are all set to go! Why didn’t I ever think of that. I’ve used sheets, too! You might also hear quilt backing referred to as the quilt lining or simply the quilt back. I’m still not sure if I want to give up on having no seams. I'm slow here…just got out of the dang hospital with a 7 mm kidney stone which could be lodged in my brain. Quilting Designs Patchwork Quilt Scrappy Quilts Easy Quilts Backing A Quilt. Spread out the batting onto the backing. When the backing is complete, it's time to sandwich it with the quilt top and batting before basting the layers to keep them from shifting. We're your online destination for premium quilting fabrics, kits, and fusible precuts. Linking with For the love of geese and My Quilt Infatuation. I tear more and more these days. Also, if your quilt top is 100% cotton, make sure the sheet is also. A popular appearance of a quilt backing is one that is made with a wide center panel flanked by two narrower panels, as shown in the illustration, but there are times when that arrangement might not be the best choice. I'm totally going to do it this way from now on! In today’s post: Learn the easy way to turn old jeans into a beautiful denim quilt, perfect for picnics! Easy Seaming. I have 7 quilt tops that I completed while wintering in Florida this past year. 108" Whatnot Wide Quilt Backing Goldenrod Flowers RS11171 12 designed by Rashida Coleman Hale of Ruby Star Society for Moda SistersandQuilters. The one problem I have, however, with every quilt I make, is the fact that it is awful hard to machine quilt on j… See more ideas about Quilting crafts, Backing a quilt, Quilting designs. So I’ve developed a method that has eliminated the pain of this piecing by so much that I actually enjoy making that quilt back and am happy with it! £16.00 £ 16. Before inserting the pins, you must make sure that the backing, padding, and the top layers are aligned perfectly. Thank you for this tip; it came in very handy this morning!/. … why did I not think of that. Leave your needle down. My trick is to keep the piece as one long cut for the entire time I sew the back together. 22. Fold the backing fabric out of the way and use scissors to carefully trim away the extra batting all around the quilt so that the batting is even with the edge of the top.If you did stitch beyond the edge of the quilt top, pick out the extra stitches with a seam ripper or … I like to start about 18 inches from the bottom corner. It's debatable whether or not it's true, or if it's just another viewpoint we've come to regard as fact. Thanks for the great tip! How to add batting to a quilt; how to add backing to a quilt, and ; how to bind a quilt. Thanks! I line the ruler up with a quarter inch left next to my seam and trim along the entire long seam. Cut panels to the length of your quilt plus 4" to 6" (or chosen excess). Otherwise, a great idea! You’ve found the website of Angela Pingel, designer, author and quilter. Shoo-Fly Quilt . The method described leaves you with aprox 88” wide backing with a seam in the center, Awesome shortcut! The small row or column can be pieced so that there is not a bunch of extra fabric left over. I am 80 and wish that I had come across this years ago. If you are looking for an easy quilting idea, start here with this colorful mini quilt tutorial. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; } I don’t spend money on an extra three yards of fabric. But for now as I am still a beginner I might make a few more this way. That is an awesome tip. Pin or clip into place. So I thought i google it and see if someone else had this brilliant idea and here you are with pictures and all (i am someone who needs to at least see pictures to get it) :-). When you come close to the corner of your quilt, stop sewing 1/4″ from the edge of the quilt. All lines up neatly and so easy. Now that I have read your tip, I feel ready to finish each one. Think about the direction of the pattern and pattern matching. Use our quilt backing fabric calculator to determine the perfect amount of fabric for backing your quilt. This approach often means you can buy less yardage than the above approach. I know pictures helped a lot…. Easy Baby Coin Quilt. For today’s Quilt Along lesson, I will show how I made my pieced scrappy backing for Hugs ‘n Kisses using fabric from my stash. piecesbypolly. Over the years the selection has grown from a handful of choices to several hundred different prints and colors. One big piece of fabric! Materials: Backing fabric – For a crib size quilt, I read online that most people buy 1 1/2 yards. Well put, I tried to explain this same thing in a comment below but not as well. I loved the bit at the end were you said reading this took longer, haha. 3. I take the backing to the ironing board and give the long seam a quick press to set the seam and then lift up the middle fold. occors. Buying 4-5 yards of fabric for the backing of a quilt can add up fast. Also, thanks for the tip. Also, I prefer a 1.5″ seam pressed open. I have done been doing this for a long time for large quilts! What? 19. Then you will need to cut the piece in half before hand. I just sewed together a quilt back this morning and I wish I'd ready your tutorial first! I do this all the time EXCEPT I use the seam to create some beautiful detail with fabric from the from of the quilt and I sew those pieced in between the seams. It is a key step that gives your quilt a professional and wrinkle-free quilt finish. The only thing I also do is sew the seam with a walking foot, especially if I want large motifs to match up. January 6, 2018 at 6:09 pm. I am on my 14th quilt, so I’m still learning. 5 out of 5 stars (15,430) 15,430 reviews $ 8.65. Can you tell me about the washi tape on your machine? Quilt backing is the bottom layer of the quilt sandwich, a three-layer packet made up of the quilt top, batting, and backing. your own Pins on Pinterest Download one today! If the smallest dimension of your fabric is more than about 76” two widths won’t “cover” you. OMGoodness. I hope you enjoy it and it speeds up the work of piecing the back. Your quilt backing should proportionately be the same as your quilt top. The length of your fabric has been divided by 2 and if you had 4 yards of fabric, you’re backing would now be 72 inches wide. Optionally, you can let it blend a bit with fabrics of similar color value. Plan to​ quilt by machine, since lots of extra seam allowances found in two quilt tops usually create bulk that makes hand quilting more difficult. Along with that, you’ve to know all the steps involved in how to piece quilt backing. I just want to caution everyone that sometimes fabric can be quite twisted and it will tear crooked. Make a reversible quilt by using a second quilt top for its backing. That ’ s and con ’ s bright and cheerful quilt kit is easy to follow print. 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