A growing set of articles on how to quilt and allied subjects. Let me know if there is anything you would like to see covered by an article here.
Quilting terms
A brief guide to some of the more common (and potentially confusing) quilting terms.
To read more click on quilting terms.
Metric conversion chart
I was confusing everyone (myself included) when I tried to use both metric and imperial throughout the site, so now most of the site uses imperial measurements, but here is a conversion chart for those of you who have asked for metric. Click on metric chart.
Flying Geese Quilt Border
Simple method for speed piecing flying geese patchwork blocks.
Piano Keys Quilt Border
Cutting binding on the bias
Sometimes your binding needs to be cut on the bias.
Click on bias binding.
Continuous bias binding
Quilt wadding/batting
How to choose the right one for your project
Click on quilt wadding
Natural Dyes
Turkey Red
Indigo and Woad
Fabric Panel Quilt
Fabric panels make great beginner quilting projects.
To read more click on fabric panel quilts.
Applique Quilt Block
To read more click on applique quilt block
Somerset Folded Star Patchwork
How to make a cushion cover using Somerset Folded Star Patchwork
To read more click on Somerset Folded Star
How to tie quilts
Clear instructions on how to tie quilts
To read more click on Tying Quilts
How to stipple quilt
Clear instructions on how to stipple quilt
To read more click on stipple quilting
How to meander quilt
Clear instructions on meander quilting
2 Colour Binding A
How to bind a quilt with 2 fabrics, one colour on the front and one on the back.
To read more click on 2 colour binding.
2 Colour Binding B
How to bind a quilt with 2 fabrics in candy stripes.
To read more click on candy stripe binding.
Flange Quilt Binding
How to bind a quilt with a flange for two colour binding
Quilt Binding with Scallops
Using backing for binding
How to self bind a quilt using the backing.
To read more click on backing for binding.
Mitred Corners on Quilt Borders Method 1
To read more click on mitred corners for borders
Mitred Corners on Quilt Borders Method 2
To read more click on mitred corners for borders
Binding a Quilt with Mitred Corners
How to sew mitred corners on your quilt binding.
To read more click on mitred corners.
Quilt as you go A
How to quilt as you go without sashing.
To read more click on quilt as you go A
Quilt as you go B
How to quilt as you go with sashing.
To read more click quilt as you go B
Quilt as you go C
How to quilt as you go for a rag quilt
To read more click on quilt as you go C
Quilt as you go machine sewing only
Quilt as you go fun and done
Hanging Quilted Wall Hangings
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