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Lessons for making a quilt pattern. Learn how to sew a basic quilting pattern in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
There are 16 videos in this series:
Cotton material works best for a quilt. Learn how to get started with a basic quilting pattern in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
Wash, dry and iron material you plan to use in a quilt. Learn how to prepare a basic quilting pattern in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
Use ruler or straight edge to mark off quilt squares. Learn how to measure and cut out a basic quilting pattern in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
Pin two fabrics together for quilt pattern. Learn tips for choosing material for basic quilting pattern in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
Use thread that blends in on both sides of quilt squares. Learn how to create a basic quilting pattern in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
Cut down the center to create even seams for quilt squares. Learn tips for creating a basic quilting pattern in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
Make sure corners of fabric are lined up when drawing center line for quilt squares. Learn how to plan a basic quilting pattern in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
Don't sew too close to edge of quilt fabric. Learn sewing tip for creating a basic quilting pattern in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
Iron fabrics before piecing them together into quilt square. Learn how to cut out a basic quilting pattern in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
Test out your quilt square arrangement before sewing them together. Learn how to combine squares for a basic quilting pattern in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
Make sure to line up quilt squares using top edge. Learn how to line up the seams for a basic quilting pattern in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
Don't take pin out of quilt squares until you have sewed them together. Learn techniques for creating a basic quilting pattern in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
Start sewing quilt with top row of squares. Learn how to sew a basic quilting pattern in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
Double check to make sure sides are lined up before sewing quilt rows. Learn how to combine basic quilting patterns in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
Keep quilt backing behind your quilt square material. Learn how to line up basic quilting patterns in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
Make sure quilt bottom opposite the side you are sewing. Learn how to finish a basic quilting pattern 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 quilting lesson, a quilt expert will demonstrate how to how to create quilt squares, starting with choosing and cutting material, then creating the squares and combining the squares into quilt rows. Learn helpful sewing tips and find out how our expert chooses the material for her quilts.
Misty Swift Misty Swift began sewing from home for herself and friends after being distraught over a beautiful bag she purchased only to discover it was horribly made and almost immediately fell apart. Her main motivation to starting her own business was the desire to have one of a kind bags that were high quality and beautiful. This is when the "Fairy Sew Swift" was born. She currently sells directly to Sunshine Daydream in beautiful downtown Madison, WI and also Minglewood in Rockford, Illinois. Last year, she was asked by a local librarian if she could come in during story time, to play guitar and sing for the kids, and was asked to put a program together to perform for their summer program, and offered to pay her for it. Misty was invited to play at ten libraries locally, and has an incredible time teaching kids of all ages about outer space and the galaxy we live in. She was also invited to perform at a "Fairy Frolic", a local store, singing original songs and telling stories about fairies.dkdk
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