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Basics of Quilting
One of my FAVORITE ways to spend an afternoon is to quilt!
It is such a soothing, satisfying work. Quilting has been around for centuries and was born from practical need.
Truly making a quilting is just constructing a fabric sandwich. You need a top (this is the part that is usually
pieced in pretty designs), a middle of batting, and a bottom (a solid piece of fabric). Once you have the three pieces
in place and on a frame to hold them together, then you actually quilt.
To quilt you sew through all three pieces in small, even stitches. You can make designs or follow the pattern on
the top or simply go in straight lines until the entire quilt is finished. Lastly, you sew the edges together either
by rolling to hem or using a binding.
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Tools and Materials
Fabric for Quilt Top - Making a Pieced/Patterned Quilt Top will require multiple fabrics in different
patterns and colors. You can also make a top from a single piece of fabric and this will really showcase your quilting
pattern.
Fabric for Backing - You can purchase a flat sheet of the bed size you want.
Batting - Purchase the batting size that you need: Twin, Full, Queen, King
Loft means the thickness. Bonded Batting will separate - Needle Punch
not.
Cotton/Polyester blend or Wool/Polyester blend is the best choice. They
80 % cotton or wool and 20% polyester
Quilting Needles
Quilting Thread
Quilting Thimble
Quilting Frame - Can be as complicated as a multi-size frame on a stand or a simple hoop frame that
is hand held
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