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Make a cascading brick denim quilt out of household rags. Learn how to make a rag denim quilt in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
There are 18 videos in this series:
Make a quilt with old jeans. Learn how to plan the number of squares for a cascading brick design to create a rag denim quilt in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
Map out a quilt before you begin sewing. Learn how to determine number of rows for a rag denim quilt in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
Flannel makes a good quilt filler. Learn how to buy flannel for a rag denim quilt in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
Avoid parts of jeans with seams and hems when selecting quilt material. Learn about choosing material for rag denim quilt in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
Be sure that the ends of quilt fabric are completely straight and even. Learn tips for preparing fabric for rag denim quilt in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
Avoid metal grommets when cutting jeans for quilt. Learn more about cutting jeans for rag denim quilt in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
Learn how to lay out quilt using your quilt diagram. Learn about the early stages of making a rag denim quilt in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
Be sure to number quilt rows. Learn tips and techniques for planning a rag denim quilt in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
Sew a row of quilt blocks after pinning them. Learn more about making a rag denim quilt in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
Match seams when joining quilt rows. Learn tips for sewing a rag denim quilt in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
Press seams open to get idea of quilt size. Learn how to create a quilt backing for rag denim quilt in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
Use rotary cutter to even up edges of a quilt. Learn how to determine length of binding for a rag denim quilt in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
Turn quilt edges under before sewing vertical binding. Learn more about sewing a rag denim quilt in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
Use very sharp scissors to cut quilt seams. Learn how to cut seams for rag denim quilt in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
Machine-wash a quilt to fluff it up. Learn how to wash a rag denim quilt in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
Make quilt fluffier by brushing it. Learn how to use brush to fluff a rag denim quilt in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
Shake quilt and use lint brush to remove lint. Learn how to raise the fibers of a rag denim quilt in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
Be sure to sign your quilt so future owners will know who made it. Learn more about caring for a rag denim quilt in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
Quilting is a type of sewing that involves a needle and a special quilting thread is used to sew through three layers of the quilt: the top, the batting and the backing. The quilter typically passes the needle from the quilt top all the way through to the bottom layer and then pushes the needle back up. Simple to quite elaborate patterns are formed by these quilting stitches. Tying is another method of holding the three layers of the quilt together. A bed covering or similar large rectangular piece of quilting work is called a quilt. A quilt does not have to be rectangular, however. Many quilts hang on the wall as art quilts and are all kinds of shapes and sizes. Given the popularity of quilts as heirlooms and gifts, it's no surprise that many people who might have been intimidated by sewing and crafts will attempt to learn this skill as they grow older.
In this free instructional clip series, our expert will demonstrate how to make a rag denim quilt in a cascading brick pattern. Not sure how to plan the squares or your quilt? Wondering the best way to join the rows? Watch this video series to find out how to make a quilt from start to finish.
Annie Maier Annie Maier graduated with a degree in clothing and textiles from Bowling Green State University. She worked as a traveling home economist for the White/Elna Sewing Machine Company, demonstrating sewing machines and teaching sewing classes. Later, she opened her own sewing machine store in Pensacola, Florida and continued to work as a consultant for Elna Sewing Machines, developing, producing and publishing the "Elna Club" program every two months for 200 dealer subscribers in the United States, Australia and Canada.dkdk
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