What is the easiest way to finish a quilt?
Feb 17, 2009 | quiltNow that I've got my top piece done, I'm really confused on how to finish it. As this is my first quilt, please use simple and straightforward instructions. Also, I've heard that you can use either batting or flannel for the middle piece, is there an advantage/disadvantage to either? Thank you so much in advance
The Anatomy of a Quilt:
All quilts share a basic anatomy, which consists of three layers plus the materials that hold those layers together.
The layers of the quilt, often called the quilt sandwich, include the quilt top, batting, and backing.
The quilting and binding join the layers together
Quilt batting will work the best for the middle.
Flannel would be OK for the backing, but pre-wash and dry first - it tends to shrink.
Fleece backing is another option.
You can bind the edges or use a pillowcase type finish for the backing and forgo the binding.
Pillowcase style finish - http://quilting.suite101.com/article.cfm/bind_your_quilt_pillowcase_style
Lots of good info at this site (see the sidebar) - http://quamut.com/quamut/quilting/page/introduction_to_quilting.html
February 13th, 2009 at 11:58 pm
It all depends on how you are going to use your quilt. If it is an art piece, to hand on a wall, then all you need is some kind of backer. You want a strong weave, that won't stretch, to hold up the weight of the whole piece. A canvas weave cotton is good, but a flannel might work as well. You would get a piece the size of your quilt, it would be tacked in several places, and then a binding of some kind all the way around the edges to hold it all together.
If you are going to use it as a quilt on a bed, then some sort of filling is nice. When Mom made quilts for us, we wanted something that would keep us warm on those cold winter nights, so she use real goose down, or wool batts, and sometimes polyester batts. That was sandwiched between the cover and the backing, stitched together and the edges were finished. Sometimes you can actually use an old blanket on the inside to give some added layers and bulk.
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February 14th, 2009 at 6:40 am
The Anatomy of a Quilt:
All quilts share a basic anatomy, which consists of three layers plus the materials that hold those layers together.
The layers of the quilt, often called the quilt sandwich, include the quilt top, batting, and backing.
The quilting and binding join the layers together
Quilt batting will work the best for the middle.
Flannel would be OK for the backing, but pre-wash and dry first - it tends to shrink.
Fleece backing is another option.
You can bind the edges or use a pillowcase type finish for the backing and forgo the binding.
Pillowcase style finish - http://quilting.suite101.com/article.cfm/bind_your_quilt_pillowcase_style
Lots of good info at this site (see the sidebar) - http://quamut.com/quamut/quilting/page/introduction_to_quilting.html
References :