tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post4910743934263949402..comments2023-07-25T11:48:39.285-04:00Comments on The Free Motion Quilting Project: Blocking a QuiltLeahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-57970151070994427882010-12-30T15:47:48.760-05:002010-12-30T15:47:48.760-05:00Hi Leah:
Just finished blocking my quilt, as per...Hi Leah: <br /><br />Just finished blocking my quilt, as per your instructions. I think it looks pretty good. My first attempt at machine quilting a full size (lap) quilt and I guess I threw it off kilter. Anyway, of course, all the markings did not come off ( don't think I left it in the water long enough, nervous), so I will probably have to wash it again. My question is, will I have to block again or will it hold "true"?<br /><br />Thanks for the great advice!!<br /><br />SandraSandra Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08475659305546368120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-2583896689570871992010-02-06T12:37:48.070-05:002010-02-06T12:37:48.070-05:00Would you block before or after adding beaded embe...Would you block before or after adding beaded embellishment?<br />KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01608160892951870294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-11704958802508475462010-02-05T16:02:11.940-05:002010-02-05T16:02:11.940-05:00Congratulations on completing the DVD Leah and tha...Congratulations on completing the DVD Leah and thank you for these great instructions for blocking. It has so far been a mystery to me but I shall know what to do next time I attempt a quilt :o)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14223691871102821084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-25009313441732260542010-02-05T09:56:41.679-05:002010-02-05T09:56:41.679-05:00Hi Gigi - Sorry about all the confusion! Looks li...Hi Gigi - Sorry about all the confusion! Looks like this technique really needs a video.<br /><br />You leave the corners unpinned, then using a large square ruler, pin them carefully while squaring the corner to the dimensions of the sides.<br /><br />You don't leave them unpinned, but just secure them last.<br /><br />I hope that makes sense!<br /><br />LeahLeahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-26059484345032206772010-02-05T04:38:43.731-05:002010-02-05T04:38:43.731-05:00I have never blocked a quilt before but this makes...I have never blocked a quilt before but this makes total sense. I have a question regarding the part where I leave 24 inches free.<br /><br />Assuming I pin the left side first, are you suggesting we leave the bottom right corner unpinned?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01979352608829419891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-87573801624011891782010-02-05T04:37:17.480-05:002010-02-05T04:37:17.480-05:00Thanks for the info. I have never blocked my quil...Thanks for the info. I have never blocked my quilts but this makes sense especially when I do hand quilting and sometimes the measurements are off depending on how tight I do my stitches.<br /><br />I do have a question regarding the instructions where you say to leave the last 24 inches free. I assume this is the bottom right corner (if you pin the left side first. Or am I totally confused.<br /><br />I tried a couple of your freemotion designs and totally love it. Thanks so much!!!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01979352608829419891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-88884184927244018852010-02-05T01:29:38.559-05:002010-02-05T01:29:38.559-05:00Bonnie - Nice video! I like your binding method, b...Bonnie - Nice video! I like your binding method, but really prefer to stitch the open side down by hand.<br /><br />I just seem to have a better finish when I have absolute control over where the stitches are going.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing,<br /><br />LeahLeahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-28969627849991917202010-02-05T01:18:59.802-05:002010-02-05T01:18:59.802-05:00Twodraftmom - Well, it's kind of the differenc...Twodraftmom - Well, it's kind of the difference between the sides and corners being "pretty straight" and perfectly straight.<br /><br />Of course, it's always a personal choice and not really necessary on a bed quilt.<br /><br />For wall hangings it's absolutely necessary to get everything to hang square and flat.<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><br />LeahLeahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-52966787370337727972010-02-04T23:05:49.128-05:002010-02-04T23:05:49.128-05:00you said:
If the quilt is not for show or particul...you said:<br />If the quilt is not for show or particularly special then I will stitch the binding to the back and fold it over to the front and stitch both by machine. It just depends on how lazy I'm feeling that day!<br /><br />May I suggest a little something different? http://www.patchworktimes.com/2009/06/05/binding-vide/<br /><br />I saw this video over on Judy Laquardia's blog and it is my preferred way to machine finish a binding. You WILL LOVE IT, after you try it.<br /><br />Here is a post where I most recently used this method and took some closeups! From the front of the the quilt you see nothing - and the back looks perfect! Take a look... ;) <br /><br />http://bingobonnie.blogspot.com/2010/01/houston-we-had-small-problem.html<br /><br />Hope this helps and Congrats on the DVD release! ;)<br /><br />Love from Texas! ~bonniebingo~bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04591187786013490106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-27114590126414247252010-02-04T22:27:38.555-05:002010-02-04T22:27:38.555-05:00I teach beginner quiltmaking and always have newbi...I teach beginner quiltmaking and always have newbies keep the backing and batting intact until the binding is sewn to the quilt. Then the backing and batting are cut away 3/8" from the stitching line. That makes for a stuffed binding.<br /><br />And personally, I prefer to sew binding to a quilt in four separate pieces, using each measured binding strip to help square up the quilt.<br /><br />No criticisms here; just sharing. You can see a binding tutorial on my blog.FlourishingPalmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13191140553844000267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-69994299982699975152010-02-04T22:18:44.783-05:002010-02-04T22:18:44.783-05:00Thats just great Leah, good job -Thats just great Leah, good job -berniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10923729611416714773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-80028127867620370402010-02-04T21:29:09.226-05:002010-02-04T21:29:09.226-05:00Thank you much! I've never blocked a quilt, b...Thank you much! I've never blocked a quilt, but I can see the benefits in doing it. I'm working on a baby quilt right now, so it will be my guinea pig!What Comes Next?https://www.blogger.com/profile/17290766425199467892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-63569499556381973452010-02-04T21:25:04.727-05:002010-02-04T21:25:04.727-05:00I also have never blocked my quilts. I'm very...I also have never blocked my quilts. I'm very careful about piecing and they are all pretty straight. What am i going to get out of blocking? thanks , Clairetwodraftmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15913212535485592304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-64418708663942463412010-02-04T17:48:16.399-05:002010-02-04T17:48:16.399-05:00Mrs. Smith - Yeah, I was thinking of carpet where ...Mrs. Smith - Yeah, I was thinking of carpet where you can pin into the carpet to hold the quilt securely.<br /><br />In your case, the best way to block will be with styrofoam boards. 2" styrofoam is the best and it can double as a very useful design wall.<br /><br />Let's go Block!<br /><br />Leah DayLeahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-42306407936217213002010-02-04T17:10:55.107-05:002010-02-04T17:10:55.107-05:00Genius! I've never blocked a quilt nor though...Genius! I've never blocked a quilt nor thought about it... but it would add so much to my finished project! Thanks! I do have one question though... we have hard wood floors throughout our apartment and only one rug. When you suggest pinning the quilt to the floor, I assume you are thinking of carpet??Mrs. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01097236308385006715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-4390424510563802292010-02-04T16:41:18.085-05:002010-02-04T16:41:18.085-05:00Leah
congratulations on your DVD's(what happe...Leah <br />congratulations on your DVD's(what happenened in the end re computer?)<br />Your information and instructions are always so clear,looking forward to DVD release <br />Now as a surrogate mum look after yourself<br />Juditasfibrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141467002953228337noreply@blogger.com