square of batting for that unit. You will need to do this several times (at least 4) to get the number of strips necessary. Olfa 24″ x 36″ double-sided healing mat 3. More backing is needed for this method than is used if the quilt is quilted in one piece. Cut border strips 2 1/2" wide and add as desired. I'm using my Pfaff's built-in walking foot.). Sashing fabric - 1/2 metre (or use assorted scraps) - Cut seventeen 1 1/2” x 12 1/2” rectangles wide and 12.5 in. I normally cut them all horizontally (selvedge to selvedge) it is easier to handle the fabric. Just a reminder, the second block is not quilted yet. But not yet.). Step Two:  Decide on a sashing fabric, and a width for it. Here's what it looks like on the back. Applique pressing sheet. I do not catch anything else in the seam. See more ideas about quilt border, quilts, patchwork quilts. I cut a 12 in. As I am using scraps, I have cut my strips in both directions according to the different sizes of fabric I was working with. It really depends on the visual effect you're trying/want to create. You will need 111 plain sashing strips and 140 sashing strips with the corner post square attached. FINISHING: Cut batting and backing 3" larger than top on all sides. Sew sashing units vertically between each quilt block in each row, and to the ends of rows if you've chosen that look. 1. Attach the next block to the front only. I will need to make some blocks and sew along with your tutorial so I can try your method. From that I cut 20 checkerboard setting squares. You will need to cut strip(s) that are width of fabric in length and inches wide. Then I cut those strips into 3 1/2" by 14 1/2" for the horizontal rows of lattice. Sew the three blocks together in each row. The last thing to do to complete the row is to add the sashing row to it. Instead, you need several smaller strips that will fit between the horizontal sashing. If there is anything you have a question about, please ask in the comments and I'll address it. Cut off excess fabric. 1. Thank you for sharing all the details of how you do this. Next I cut two strips of checkerboard 3 1/2" wide. 3 3 3 3 4 Finishing Make a quilt sandwich with your quilt top, batting and backing fabric and quilt as desired. You will need a total of yard(s) of sashing fabric. This is where my way differs a little from other instructions. Since quilt police are just a myth...I cut my sashing and border strips in which ever way will give me the length without seams, if I have enough fabric. Put cornerstones on the same number of strips as you have blocks. Olfa 60mm rotary cutter 4. Cut three 2½” x 26½” strips for sashing between rows and top and bottom border. Creative Grids Ruler 8½” x 24½” 2. I should say that I always use WOF strips for sashing and do not cut strips from the length of the fabric. Now for the Quilt Lattice or Sashing and borders. This is what it looks like opened up. Batting scraps are ideal for this method. Add ½-inch to that for seam allowances you could cut your sashing strips up to 3 ¾ -inches wide. Sashing strips and sashing with cornerstones attached. I still consider myself a beginner with only 3 finished quilts under my belt, and my current quilt project has sashing around all of the 8 1/2 inch blocks. long. Some quilters prefer to use the length of the fabric for the final sashing on a quilt as it is less stretchy and so less likely to become flappy. (Not too fancy--I don't free motion quilt. If the project needs a wider flange, use the chart below to determine the cutting size for the desired width: Anything more than 3/8" doesn't need to be an inserted flange, and should be a wide enough strip to just be sewn in. wide and 15.5 in. In this example, I cut my sashings 2.5 in. Some tutorials for borders here, too. These techniques have been around a long time, at least a hundred years, and can be done by hand or by machine. Carefully align the ends of sashing strips to the ends of each block they're being sewn to. If you don’t know what that is, its the strips of fabric you see in a lot of sampler quilts that are used to frame out quilt blocks especially when they are all different block designs… like the 12 we have made in our Video Quilt Along.. Because each block is different in design, color and fabric choices the sashing helps give the finished quilt design a more … B. Another option - instead of running sashing down the entire quilt, sash each block individually. Pin well and stitch. By logging into your account, you agree to our. The white sashing strips were cut 2” wide and the length of the bordered blocks. Cut 31 strips 2″ x 7½” on the lengthwise grain of the fabric. Or because of the grain? Piece the binding strips end to end and bind the quilt using your favorite binding method. Although squares can be connected directly to eachother, sashing adds an elegant touch to a quilt. Happy New Year! Then I cut small squares 1 ¼” (4 per sashing strip). I wish I could give you a link to the pattern, but it is a regional Shop Hop quilt, and I am modifying the pattern so that it will not have cornerstones. In each of my rows, there are five blocks and four sashing strips. Cut a little square. If it is a busy enough print than it probably won't be noticed if there is a seam. One strip wof will not go all the way across your 5 blocks and sashing between each block. (I'm... Unfold your fabric and refold this time matching cut edge to cut edge instead of selvedge to selvedge. Quilters Slidelock 6. The block plus sashing unit is ready to go on top, and the first block in the row is ready to quilt! When pressing, remember to press into the dark fabric, as shown. Are you asking because the fabric you're using has a directional print on it? Press toward sashing. This makes keeping the blocks lined up SO much easier. Cutting the T-shirts. I'll be looking forward to Part two. ... For the vertical quilt sashing, you will not be cutting long strips. Many of my quilts are reproductions, and quilt as you go makes it possible to do old fashioned outline quilting or stitch in the ditch, or even fancy motifs. From here on out, you just repeat these steps. In this photo, I have laid the sashing and cornerstones row right sides down against the quilted row, and pinned it. If your fabric has a directional pattern, you might want to cut both horizontal and vertical. The edges of the blocks are all on the bias, so cutting the sashing on the lengthwise (less stretchy) grain will help to stabilize the blocks. Quilt the block, leaving the sashing unquilted. Your quilt width will be at least 52 inches if I am understanding your layout correctly. I can easily turn the block while I'm quilting, to do any sort of design I like. Cut the sashings and cornerstones from your preferred fabrics, just as you would do for any other quilting method. 3. In this example, I cut my sashings 2.5 in. Thanks, Diann! Cut narrow strips For a tiny flange, approximately 1/8" wide, cut enough strips 3/4" wide. wide (exactly what you need for a 12 in. (See how to cut and sew the sashing in the previous post.) How to add a simple sashing to your quilt. I chose to start with row 5, because it has a fat quarter piece already cut - that row will be the width of that cut fat quarter. I cut 3 strips of my black fabric 3 1/2" wide by the width of the fabric. Now I can quilt the first sashing. In this case, you will be able to cut 16 vertical strips from every 2.5-inch strip. The rows should measure 6 ½” x 20 ½”. If you follow this blog, you know that I do a lot of quilt-as-you-go. (It's coming! Sew sashing strips and columns in the following order from left to right to make quilt top. Attaching fusible interfacing This quilting board is the best place! finished block and a 2 in. You can also see I've gotten ahead of myself and quilted the second block. Cut strips of different sizes using your rotary cutter and your cutting mat. I cut the batting the finished size of the unit. Join tan print 1-1/2x38-1/2" inner border strips to short edges of quilt center. It needs to lay there just like that. Attach the backing for the next block to the back only. Cut the sashings and cornerstones from your preferred fabrics, just as you would do for any other quilting method. Also I cut 2” squares of the red to use as cornerstones, and set them aside for now. Press to the dark fabric to avoid fabric showing through on the quilt top. Quilt by the Block Tutorial: Quilts with Sashing, Part One. This just means I quilt my quilts in sections, rather than as one whole unit. It makes more sense when you are actually sewing it. Cornerstone Fabric: There is a total of cornerstone(s). Cut the batting. Note the "shirt tail" backing fabric on the far right. I don't have to worry about how much throat space my domestic sewing machine has (or doesn't have). Horizontal bobbin vs. Vertical bobbin for FMQ. I choose to quilt my sections by machine. For instance - in this quilt, I sewed short strips of the pale pink fabric to each block, then sewed all the blocks together. June Taylor Shape Cut Pro ruler 7. This week’s tutorial is on Quilt Sashing! Bind as … I hope it makes sense. Welcome to something new, a Treadlestitches tutorial on quilting by the block. Long strips of batting will be needed for the sashing rows between the block rows, as well as the borders. Thanks for reading! Divide the width of the quilting fabric (40 inches) by the width of the sashing strips (2.5 inches) to determine how many vertical sashing strips you can cut out of one strip of fabric. Take 13 and divide it by 4 (for all four sides of the block) and you get 3 ¼-inches for each strip of sashing finished. You can baste it first if you like, with pins or spray. Oliso Iron 5. In this example, I have six rows, but will only be adding sashing rows to five of them. For this quilt, I'm running a line of serpentine stitch about a quarter inch from the seam, where my little scissors are pointing. Did you notice the edge of the shirt tail extending beyond the sashing row? A. Step One:  Make quilt blocks. If the lengths match exactly, that's excellent. Why is one better than the other. It's much easier to quilt something small than something big. Block #2 is on the left, folded out of the way. Sylvia, this is just great! When you finish the row, all the blocks and sashings will be quilted, and there will have been no hand work at all. Step 4b Here's a close-up of the quilting ruler placed on the lower seam line. Vertical or Horizontal block piecing -- Help. squares. ::Time out for a Little Math:: After trimming for a straight edge (Step 6), measure along the length of your fabric until you reach 55 inches. wide and 12.5 in. Scrappy Column - Sashing strip Diamond Column - Sashing strip Scrappy Column - Sashing strip ... Press and trim even with quilt sides. Now it's time to lay in the batting for Block #2. Fill in the rest of the length with pins until it’s all secure and evenly distributed. To cut the plain sashing strips, cut a 6 1/2 inch wide strip the width of the fabric, then slice it into 1 1/4 inch strips. 2. In this case, that's 12 in. Again, there are only two layers to this seam--the backing from Block #1 and the backing from Block #2. Now for the fun part! Note: I’ve opted for cutting strips along the length of the fabric – parallel to the selvedge - as it’s the most efficient use of fabric. You can check the latest prices at Amazon by clicking on the links below: 1. The width and color of the sashing strips is determined by the quilter. If you cut it lengthwise the fabric will not stretch much. Part Two of this tutorial will cover sewing the rows together (with some dreaded hand work) and adding borders. 2. You can cut the sashing vertically or horizontally from your fabric. But my calculations are all based on sashing using WOF strips. Sew the 2" sashing strips onto the inside edge of the completed columns, one strip to each column (don't sew a sashing strip to the outside edges of the outside columns) and sew the columns together. My sashes in this example are 2 in wide finished. (By the way, I'm sewing this seam on my treadle. Thanks everybody for the great answers already! Start by folding your strip in half and marking the center with a pin. The cutting directions below are for the sashing and cornerstones design in the first diagram above. Join the rows together by matching registration marks to the short sashing seams of the next row. Grab the sashing fabric, and cut several 2 1/2" x WOF strips to get started. The technique I'm showing here requires some hand work, as do most quilt as you go methods. How To Sew Sashing. Repeat for each set of sashing seams. Each strip will need to be pieced together to get the width you need. long. finished. I am far from a pro at writing instructions! Thank you for reading through this! squares. Match the ends of the strip with the edges of the block and pin. Warning:  Do NOT baste any other quilt blocks in the row yet!! Question...vertical or horizontal rows first.? Avoid stained shirts or t-shirts that are … The first thing you do is multiply 8 x 1.618 and get 13. Quilt sashing is the strips of fabric placed between quilt squares to hold them together. If it's a plain fabric, I just cut strips from WOF (width of fabric) and then cut them to size as needed in that particular quilt. x 14 in. This does not mean your sashing is 13-inches wide. Gather all your silk scraps. The cornerstones are 2.5 in. Sashing Fabric: You will need to cut strip(s) that are width of fabric in length and inches in width. For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts, Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions, http://www.yelp.com/events/seattle-w...-shop-hop-2009. The exception is the last block in each row, which does not have a sashing. Before I start quilting, I sew a sashing strip to each block in the row, except for the last block. To cut the sashing strips, Jenny starts with a width-of-fabric strip the length of the sashing strips, then cuts that larger strip into the smaller strips. … The next step is to sew the backing for Block #2 to the backing from Block #1. long. It is larger on purpose. This is why I cut it to the finished size of the unit. Size doesn't matter, but larger blocks will be a more efficient use of materials. (No problem!) Step 1: First measure the height of your quilt blocks. I don't want the batting to be caught in the seam, because of the thickness it causes. Step 4c If necessary, … Cut the batting. This makes what I call a "shirt tail". Cut two strips for each block, plus one for each row. finished sashing), but I cut them 15.5 in. Sometimes I just press it well and go straight to quilting. Using a small ruler, position its edge along the short sashing strip (between the blocks) and mark the edge of the long sashing strip on both seams. When quilting is completed trim excess batting and backing. 3. I end up with a pile that looks something like this: I lay the backing piece wrong side up, and place the batting piece on top of it. When I quilt these blocks, I will be quilting each block plus one sashing as one unit. Previous posts: Fabric requirements. Quilting by the block is much easier on me physically than quilting a large quilt. Press all seams toward inner border. The fabric is less stretchy and works better for me. Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Press seam allowances towards the sashing strips. The cornerstones are 2.5 in. Sew the first strip on the right side of the blocks Pressing the sewn strip toward the strip, and the cornerstone also toward its strip will allow nesting of that seam. If it's because you've got some directional print, then, yeah, you might - might want to fussy cut the strips. From these strips you will cut your cornerstone pieces inches in length. 2. Thanks for the tutorial, Sylvia! Happy New Year to you, too! And then smooth over Block #2, which is now ready for basting and quilting. long. This will be the starting point of the log cabin block. This particular tutorial shows how I quilt by the block on a quilt with sashing between the blocks. T-shirt quilt blocks with fusible interfacing attached to the wrong side of the fabric. My blocks in this tutorial are 12 in. Starting from the squared up end, the instructions say to cut as many 8-inch segments from the strip set as possible to create 8-inch by 8-inch patchwork squares. Layer backing, batting and top and baste or pin. After the row is sewn, I press the seam away from the blocks. Cut three, width of fabric strips, each 14 ½” wide; subcut each strip lengthways into sixteen 2 1/2” x 14 1/2” rectangles to yield a total of 48 sashing strips. B. I am sewing through 4 layers here--the 3 layers of the quilt plus 1 layer of sashing row. Repeat to assemble all rows of quilt blocks. Match the center of the strip to the center of the block and pin. All the quilting is happening on the Pfaff.). We will cut that later. Assemble the quilt blocks and sashing strips into three rows as shown above. Quilt the first block in the row anyway you like. Location: Out searching for some sunshine :-). You may not be happy with the 8-inch length, thinking that it is a waste of fabric because the segments should be 7 1/2 inches long—the width of your strip sets. I cut the backing sections for most of the blocks 14.5 in. Gutermann Sew All thread 8. Add tan print 1-1/2x41" inner border strips to remaining edges. Sewing machine. Select Shirts - Shirts should be clean and in good condition. Then pick a row - just remember which side the fat quarter goes on! I press the seam. A. Warm Warm Company Batting Dec 6, 2020 - Border and sashing ideas for patchwork quilts - there are more embroidery/quilting ideas on my Embroidery - borders board. 1. I sew the sashing from Block #1 to Block #2, raw edge to raw edge. I do NOT join anything else together. Post a comment--I want to know what you think! Iron. Sew the seam. Backing pieces for the last block in each row are cut 12.5 in. Whenever I have enough fabric, I cut my strips lengthwise. 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