Batting and backing a quilt

How to sandwich a quilt step-by-step tutorial. Learn how to make a quilt sandwich and baste it for sewing machine.

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…

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

We are now ready to combine the three layers of our quilt sandwich and ‘quilt’ our project. There are a variety of methods for quilting. I’m going to focus on machine quilting, but we’ll discuss others as well. Basting: Basting is a very important step in the quilting process. It seems tedious, but doing it … Continued

How to sew a quilt together. Beginner friendly tutorial to turn your quilt top into a finished quilt you can be proud of.

Quilt basting is essential to prepare your project for quilting. Learn how to make a quilt sandwich and discover 4 ways how to baste a quilt.

Find budget-friendly ideas for quilt batting alternatives, including using fleece as batting and how to sew batting together. Great for beginner quilt tutorials or upcycling fabric, these alternatives are perfect for creating bright quilts, charm pack quilts, or a cozy flannel quilt. Learn how to finish a quilt and baste a quilt while saving money with these affordable techniques for making beautiful heirloom quilts and quilt crafts.

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

How to choose quilt batting for your quilts. All the info you need to choose the right batting for your quilt. Your first quilt? don't get overwhelmed.

Three easy methods for using fleece as quilt backing. Check out the difference between using batting or no batting and two ways to bind.