Repeat the process for the pieced top, lining up the middle markings on all three layers and keeping the 2” overlap. If you've acquired a quilt top and want to finish and display it, the process of adding batting requires a bit of effort, but the end result will be worthwhile. You can also use safety pins or pins with caps so that you don’t hurt yourself or the fabric doesn’t move around on you as you sew. She gives tips on where to lay out this fabric so that it is flat and not hanging off the edge of a table, even if it is a large quilt. Are you scratching your head going “Hmmm…”? Basting Quilt Layers together 1. Quilt artist Janeen van Niekerk is an avid quilter. You answered a question about quilting without BATTING. So you’ve finished piecing your quilt top — woohoo! Read ahead: What Is Quilt Batting? Here’s the quilt top and backing fabric I chose for a modern Christmas table topper. Also check the size of the batting and backing to guarantee you won’t be delaying the work while you run out to get a bigger backing or batting. Typically, to make the most of your fabric you want to use horizontal seams for 40″-60″ quilts (pictured above) and vertical seams for quilts that are 61″ or larger (pictured below). Baste with your favorite method. Once you have smoothed all things down and you’re happy with the position, you need to pin the back to the front. (#9), I decided to only sew a few straight lines running from the top to the bottom along the block seams (this is also called ‘stitch in the ditch’) onto my ‘quilt sandwich’. (See below for workshops 1-7 in this series of free beginners quilting workshops). With this process, you start with the batting. Assembling a Quilt Step 1: Lay Out Backing Fabric. The backing should be taut, with no wrinkles. The back of your quilt should be about 3-4” larger all around than the top of the quilt. Or crochet? (#14), Then I fold my binding in half again as I done with the sides, then fold it back over the top and pin it in place. I have a large panel in the centre of my quilt that I would like to quilt to the batting only (because it would look a real mess on the back - … May 8, 2014 By Rose Fine Crafts 2 Comments. There should be 1" of batting extending beyond the top of the quilt top and 7" extending at the bottom as the quilt is loaded on the machine quilting frame for longarm machine quilting. If you have a bigger quilt top, and you need to piece your backing, do that now. I also went around the inside edge of the dark border. First I get the backing nice and smooth and then lay out the quilt batt to make sure I have it positioned well. Learn about all the different types of batting you can use as well as the different fibers in batting. In particular, she’s an accomplished paper piecing designer. NOTE: it really helps to have a large flat surface next to you as you are sewing the top because you are moving a large amount of fabric around. I'd like to know if I can quilt a portion of my quilt through the batting before adding the BACKING. Lay the quilt top, right side up, on top of the batting. Lay your Quilt Top, Batting then Backing out flat on a table, cutting mat or floor. Match up at the top corner and along one side. One last note – if you taking your project to someone else to quilt, check with the person who will be doing the work. It all begins with getting a pattern. There is a great tutorial from Cluck Cluck Sew.Since I do not do self-binding quilting often, I have attached this great tutorial from Cluck Cluck Sew. It is also a good idea to start basting in the middle and work out, regardless of the kind of basting you are doing. And with so many step-by-step photos, this is arguably the best tutorial on FineCraftGuild. The reason a back needs to be bigger is because you’re usually quilting from the top of the quilt and the batting and backing can shift slightly underneath. I am making an assumption before you start that you pressed your quilt top and backing and they are ready to go. After all your hard work of making your gorgeous quilt top, make your quilt backing just as spectacular using one of these options Martingale - Nap and Nod eBook Discover an irresistible collection of 12 quilts for Baby from talented designer Myra Harder. When you use polar fleece to back a quilt, you do not need to add a layer of batting between the quilt top and the quilt backing because the fleece acts as both the batting and the backing layers. Lay the quilt top on the floor, right side facing up. Piece the binding strips end to end and bind the quilt … 3 3 3 3 4 Finishing Make a quilt sandwich with your quilt top, batting and backing fabric and quilt as desired. The second method is a bit unconventional but I’ve found it so easy that I prefer it over the first method. Before moving on, it is best to baste the part that is on top of the table. It is up to you though which basting method you want to use. Here’s some real numbers to help you solidify these measurements in your head. I spray baste an area on the batting put on the backing. Essentially you are making a sandwich as you assemble the quilt top, the batting, and the backing. Janeen van Niekerk (spelled by some as Janine van Niekerk) is also part of the Free Block of the Month -club, offering a free paper piecing quilt block pattern, each month. I was too embarrassed to admit that I had inherited a project that had been basted with curved safety pins, and I thought they were “defective” so I threw them away. I actually prefer to choose a backing that co-ordinates with the top of the quilt. Place quilt top on piece of batting. Use scissors to trim long stray threads. Peg Spradlin demonstrates how to apply batting properly to your quilts. She gives tips on where to lay out this fabric so that it is flat and not hanging off … No problems with wrinkles if you are careful when rolling out the backing and quilt top." Copyright © 2021 FineCraftGuild – owned & operated by Aryta Ltd. Step by Step Instructions Lay the backing fabric on your work surface, right side down, then center the batting on top of the backing and smooth away any wrinkles. Lay it out flat on your work surface and center your pieced top on it. For areas where there is a long cold season, quilts must always have batting … Likewise, your backing also should be 2” wider than your batting all around, so you again add 4” to the length and width of the batting to determine the size of the backing. There are many, many ways to make a quilt back. Batting. Tips and Tricks for Backing: Measure your quilt top vertically and horizontally. 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