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A concise guide to the basics of quiltmaking—includes helpful color photos.
Start by learning:
· The basics of piecing
· How to use a rotary cutter
· How to make a quilt sandwich
· Binding your new project!
An easy-to-follow guide for anyone looking to start a new hobby, Quilting Techniques for Beginners can have you quilting in no time!
Start by learning:
· The basics of piecing
· How to use a rotary cutter
· How to make a quilt sandwich
· Binding your new project!
An easy-to-follow guide for anyone looking to start a new hobby, Quilting Techniques for Beginners can have you quilting in no time!
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Quilting Techniques for Beginners - Elizabeth Betts
Contents
Techniques
Piecing
Rotary cutting
Making a quilt sandwich
Quilting
Binding
About the Author
Suppliers
All full-size templates can be found at www.stitchcraftcreate.co.uk/patterns
Techniques
Piecing
In patchwork, piecing is the term used for sewing fabric together. It can be done by hand, or on the machine. Try piecing using both methods to see what suits you.
When piecing together fabrics that are different colours, use thread in a beige or grey colour as your eye will not be drawn to it like it would be for a white thread. When I find a neutral colour that works, I buy large reels as it is economical and convenient. If making a quilt with fabrics in predominantly one colour, say blue, I would then use a mid-blue colour thread.
For piecing, use 100 per cent cotton, 50-weight thread as it is suitable for both hand and machine piecing, and easy to find.
Hand piecing
Sewing patchwork by hand is really enjoyable. It is often portable so you can work for an hour in the evening in front of the television, then take it into work and do another 30 minutes on it in your lunch break. It has a reputation for being slow to do, but hand sewing while doing another activity means it
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