Quilting
Quilting guides covering fabric selection, quilt sizes, design software, and techniques. Whether you are making a baby quilt or a lap quilt, find the right materials and patterns to create beautiful quilts at home.
July 31, 2026
Batting is the insulating middle layer between the quilt top and the backing. The specification that matters most is not…→
July 31, 2026
A quilt block is a self-contained square of patchwork, made by sewing smaller pieces together, that you repeat and join…→
April 1, 2026
Make your first quilt from squares. Cut a set of 5 inch or 10 inch squares, sew them into rows…→
March 25, 2026
Quilt width equals mattress width plus twice your drop. Quilt length equals mattress length plus one drop, plus 10 to…→
March 23, 2026
Machine quilting is faster by an order of magnitude and produces a firmer, flatter quilt. Hand quilting is slower, portable,…→
March 10, 2026
Use a 40 or 50 weight cotton thread for machine quilting and a 28 or 30 weight cotton for hand…→
March 9, 2026
A quilt should be wider and longer than the mattress, not the same size. Standard finished sizes are roughly 70…→
March 5, 2026
Back every t-shirt with fusible interfacing before you cut it. T-shirt jersey stretches in all directions and will distort the…→
March 4, 2026
Cut binding strips 2.5 inches wide, join them end to end with diagonal seams, fold in half lengthways and press,…→
August 7, 2024
Do you have a comprehensive guide to lap quilt sizes? Lap quilts are small quilts that fit over a person’s…→
