Folding a quilt for storage

This Handy Tip Will Also Extend the Life of Your Quilts! If you’ve quilted for long, you probably have several quilts in view around your home. You may even have some tucked away for switching out with those on display. When you pull a folded quilt out of storage it’s very likely to have stubborn …

I always folded my quilts and then to my wonder and amazement, Bonnie Hunter taught me how to ROLL one for storage or shipping. It eliminat...

It's been quite awhile since I taught at a guild in Virginia. Before my lecture, I had dinner with about 6 women, and one of them mentioned how she folded and packed her quilts. She folded her quilts on the bias instead of the the straight of the grain. The bells and whistles went off in my brain--this was the answer on how to safely pack quilts when I teach and send them to exhibits. Of course it also works when quilts are stored in a closet somewhere. One of Ann's quilts folded and ready…

6,606 likes, 99 comments - emmajeanjansen on June 11, 2024: "This is how I like to fold my quilts when I store them in my cupboard. Folding a quilt on the bias helps to reduce the harsh folds that folding on the straight grain can do long term. I also made a paper template of my shelf so I get the quilt folded to the perfect size for my cupboard. To check out the best tutorial on how to fold your quilt on the bias, please do yourself a favour and visit Shelly at @matantequilting #ejjsquiltcu

As a quilter, there’s nothing more frustrating than unfolding a quilt only to find it covered in creases and wrinkles. These creases can be difficult to remove, and they can even cause damage…

Learn the best ways to store quilts when not in use! Keep your quilts safe, fresh, and ready to use with tips on folding, storing, and protecting them.

I love the idea of Chistmas babies! As lame as it would be to be that kid, and constantly have your birthday and Christmas lumped together, there's just something about newborns stuffed in Christmas stockings that makes you go "Awwww!" A friend's baby boy was born Christmas Eve, so I decided to make him a quilt heavy on red and green but not overtly Christmas-y. I had the perfect backing fabric already and drew my colors from that. As I was packing the quilt up to mail this seemed like a…