Whenever I share about my spray basting process, I get all kinds of great questions, so this week I put together a comprehensive video showing my method. I’m demonstrating on 3 different quilts: my smaller version of Modern Logs, my larger Hashtags quilt, and an older quilt called Improv Squares. Check out the video below … Continue reading New Video: Spray Basting Tutorial
It’s time to baste your Modern Logs quilt – are you excited?? I’ve developed my spray basting method using a design wall and it cuts the basting time in half!! I made a YouTube video below explaining the entire process. Hit play to watch and let me know if you have any questions! HELPFUL LINKS … Continue reading Modern Logs QAL Part 5 – Spray Basting
Welcome to Part 4 of the Optical Illusion Quilt Along! You’ve made it through the piecing, so congratulations! Now we come to what may not be your favorite part of the process: prepping the backing and batting, and basting the layers together in preparation for quilting. Above is one of the alternate colorways for Optical … Continue reading How to Prepare Your Quilt Backing, Batting and Basting – Optical Illusion Quilt Along Part 4
Now we come to everyone’s least favorite part of quilt-making: the basting! But if you take it one step at a time and prepare the layers of the quilt properly, this part will be a breeze, and you’ll be on to quilting in no time. The Batting Should be Several Inches Larger that the Quilt … Continue reading Block Chain QAL Week 4 – Batting, Backing and Basting
And now we come to everyone’s least favorite part of making a quilt – basting!! But really, if you just set aside the time to do it’s not that bad! Here’s what both versions of Pieced Primose look like up on my design wall that also doubles as my basting area. Read on for helfpul … Continue reading Pieced Primrose Quilt Along Week 6 – Basting
My Terrace Tiles quilt pattern is quickly becoming a favorite because it is so fast and fun to make!! Last week I shared some tips on piecing the quilt blocks. Now it’s time to finish the quilt tops and get them ready for quilting. Terrace Tiles in Gridwork Citron Colorway You can either arrange all … Continue reading Making of Terrace Tiles Part 3 – Sewing the Top, Backing and Basting
How is your Infrastructure quilt coming along? Just remember, you can work at your own pace and if you are new, you can start this quilt any time! This week is quilt top assembly plus a complete basting video on YouTube. Keep reading for more…. Tips for Quilt Top Assembly Once all 9 rows of … Continue reading Infrastructure QAL Week 10 – Quilt Top Assembly and Spray Basting Tutorial
One of the secrets to successful machine quilting is basting your quilts properly. So today I will share with you my favorite way to baste a quilt using 505 basting spray and my design wall. You can definitely modify this technique and baste your quilts on a table, but I prefer the design wall because I can get … Continue reading Color Weave Quilt Along Week 5 – Backing and Basting
One of the secrets to successful machine quilting is basting your quilts properly. So today I will share with you my favorite way to baste a quilt using 505 basting spray and my design wall. You can definitely modify this technique and baste your quilts on a table, but I prefer the design wall because I can get … Continue reading Rainbow Weave Quilt Along Week 5 – Backing and Basting
Welcome to everyone’s LEAST favorite part of making a quilt – basting! But hopefully with my methods and tips, it will be less painful of a chore for you. My #1 tip is to take your time with basting and don’t rush the process. If you have a nice and flat quilt while basting, it … Continue reading Blooming Wallflowers Week 5 – Basting
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