Heather Thomas demonstrates how borders can be used in several different ways. See her many examples and find out how important it is for your quilts to have border balance. Learn the guidelines for quilting borders as well as what a border system is! Use these tips to help you make good choices in your quilt borders.
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7:44How to Attach Binding to a Quilt
Dana Jones teaches you how to attach a binding to a quilt with mitered edging. She demonstrates some of the essential quilting tips and techniques that you’ll need to use in order to complete the binding, walking you step by step through the entire process, and shows an example of a completed binding.
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3:36Quilting Rulers: Using an Add Enough Ruler
Paper piece projects look beautiful and can be rewarding, but usually the fabric is cut too big or too small. Carolyn McCormick gives you tips and tricks about how big to cut pieces using an add enough ruler. This tool will let you cut squares rectangles, or half square triangles.
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10:38Create Your Own Quilt Blocks
Carolyn Beam shows you how to make your own designer blocks. You will learn how combine two blocks from two different four patch patterns to make your own designer block. Then see how she uses her quilting software to see how the new designs look on an actual quilt.
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3:41Quilting Techniques: Using Depth in Quilts
Heather Thomas talks to you about adding depth to your art by using different techniques. She explains how to use cool and warm colors together, finding a focal point, and using value instead of color. Make sure to keep your rules of depth in mind, but also pay attention to how you quilt your quilts…
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