How To Block A Quilt Block Blocking a quilt is the final step in getting your quilt Square and Straight and show ready This video takes you step by step thru the process
Sometimes all we need is a little blocking to make our Quilt blocks square In order to block your quilt you will need to collect the following materials 2 pieces of 1 inch polystyrene insulation foam from your local hardware store Long straight pins with glass heads or t pins Tape Measure Note If you have not prewashed your fabric blocking your quilt may cause the colors to bleed Proceed with caution 1
How To Block A Quilt Block
How To Block A Quilt Block
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Blocking is a method of reshaping textile items It only works on natural fibers so the use of cotton or wool batting is required The process involves stretching and pinning the quilt then steaming it and allowing it to dry What you ll need In that case it is probably best to wet the entire quilt in a bathtub Before adding the water drape a sheet across the tub and lay your quilt on the sheet This way when removing the heavy wet quilt from the tub you can lift it using the sheet and prevent any stress to the quilt s seams or the delicate quilting stitches
Taking the time to square or trim your quilt blocks before assembly will ad Learn more with Quilting 101 https bit ly Quilting101 ytIt s hip to be square Dividing 5 inches the grid size by 3 the number of squares across and down in the small units equals 1 66 inch a dimension that cannot be cut accurately with a rotary ruler Instead make a quilt block that finishes at about 15 inches Use 1 3 4 inch finished squares in those units instead of the 1 66 inches required for a 15 inch block
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Blocking a quilt is the final step in getting your quilt Square and Straight and show ready This video takes you step by step thru the process
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How To Block A Quilt Block - Dividing 5 inches the grid size by 3 the number of squares across and down in the small units equals 1 66 inch a dimension that cannot be cut accurately with a rotary ruler Instead make a quilt block that finishes at about 15 inches Use 1 3 4 inch finished squares in those units instead of the 1 66 inches required for a 15 inch block
