How to add batting and backing to quilt

I like to think of finishing the raw edges of a quilt – to be a little like adding the ribbon to a package wrapped with pretty paper – or the frame on a painting. The project is still pretty – but finishing the raw edges make it complete. Finishing the edges of my quilt is an important part of the quilting process – and I have to confess – it may be my favorite part. There’s more than one way to finish the edges of our quilt. So … how do we choose? Read more ... #Quiltblox #QuiltBinding

The best way to do quilt batting is with the glue spray method. The 505 baste adhesive is great to use if you want the best-looking result with minimal fuss....

Quilt Batting - What is it & when different batting types are used? - It's Only Fabric And Thread

Waste not, want not, right?! I have a thing for piecing scraps of batting together to use in small projects. It’s not the only time I piece batting, but there’s something satisfying about using what I have and making do. Here I am preparing to piece four different bits together, (don’t laugh), to use in a table runner :)There are many other reasons you may need to piece batting. If your quilt is odd-sized and the packaged batting needs to be made longer or wider, you may need to add a strip…

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Once you have finished your quilt top, it is time to choose your batting. When it comes to quilt batting types, there are a lot of factors to consider. Which is the warmest quilt batting? Which is hi loft batting? Which is low? With How to Choose the Best Quilt Batting, you will learn all about batting and what batting to use when quilting your next project. When discussing types of quilt batting, there are different fibers, thicknesses (also known as loft), and other features, such as…

Whether you’re trying to save some money or you’re wanting to make a lightweight quilt, there are several reasons why you may wonder if a quilt can be made without batting. Quilt batting is not needed when making a quilt. You can make a quilt by quilting the top and back together without a middle...

How to Piece a Backing, Select Batting, Baste the Layers, and Quilt or Tie Your Quilt. Making The Perfect Quilt Sandwich. DIY Tutorial

Basically the definition of a quilt is a blanket made of a top (front) and back with a layer of batting sandwiched in between and held together by some kind of stitching through all three layers. Today we are going to discuss choosing batting and backs. There is a wide variety of quilt battings available … Continued

Learn an easy method for finishing up your quilts. Join me to learn how to bind a quilt with the quilt back.