Sew 4 - 2 squares and three sashing strips together like this. Join the remaining sashing strip to the right-hand edge of this rectangle, then join the left-hand edge to the unit made in step 12 to complete the quilt centre. Now you can sew 1" (1.5" cut) sashing strips in between the blocks in each row. Carefully align the ends of sashing strips to the ends of each block they're being sewn to. Sashings typically need to be cut in both short lengths and long. Make a cut through 6 layers of fabric without slipping off the ruler at the end of the cut. First, mark out where you want your strip to be with chalk. Once you have these strips of blocks alternating with short sashing strips, you add a long strip to join two rows. Take 13 and divide it by 4 (for all four sides of the block) and you get 3 -inches for each strip of sashing finished. 4. Match the center of the strip to the center of the block and pin. Press open your seam at the front. Cut off excess fabric. When pressing, remember to press into the dark fabric, as shown. Strips cut from the WOF (cut on the crossgrain) have slightly more stretch than strips cut . For instance, with 16" blocks, if I use 2"(cutting fabrics strips to 2-1/2") sashing, I get a definite sashing. 2) Draw a line connecting the mark with the corner of the strip. First measure the height of your quilt blocks. And if I used 4 blocks across and 5 down, I could use sashing between and on outside (makes its own border) for a quilt that measures 74x90". I'll have two more blog posts on piecing strategies in the coming days. So what you're going to need to do this to make this piece of sashing, I used inch and a half strips. I chose to start with row 5, because it has a fat quarter piece already cut - that row will be the width of that cut fat quarter. Cut each Sashing Stash strip that will surround the block or quilt 1 half-square triangle unit longer than the finished size of your block or quilt, making sure to include 1/4 seams all the way around the counted unit. For example, measure the length of each of your 3 rows and adjust the length of the sashing . 3) Place the piece with the marked line on top of the next strip, right sides facing. That is the largest size sashing that would still look good with your blocks. The only long strip will be across the bottom. Let's say, if the nine patch block comprises 4-inch squares, then cut the sashing strips around 4-1/2-inches. Today I have a few tips about sewing the sashing between your blocks and rows. Sew the seam. * Note - if you are concerned about the size of your blocks, cut the sashing out border fabrics only as you are ready to sew them. Step 7: Sew The Quilt Together For borders, press the seam allowance to one side. Here's 15 ideas to get your started. Sew sashing units vertically between each quilt block in each row, and to the ends of rows if you've chosen that look. When you sew the rows together, take care to match up the vertical sashing strips so they go in a . Step 3: Pin the first little square scrap in the middle of the drawn rectangle. Need more quilting tips? Decide the width of your sashing strips. Sew the 2" sashing strips onto the inside edge of the completed columns, one strip to each column (don't sew a sashing strip to the outside edges of the outside columns) and sew the columns together. Can someone help. Always remember that you need your sashing strips to finish at 1/4 of the block's width or a bit less. Sew the remaining 3 rows of blocks and sashing in the same way. Pin and sew a 1 strip to a 2 strip, with a seam, right sides together. I sewed that strip first. Then, starting with the bottom, I put the left edge strip on. Use a fabric panel for the quilt center and . Open the top middle square to face upright and finger press. Sew the borders to the center block. Press seams toward sashing strips. Join the rows together by matching registration marks to the short sashing seams of the next row. Press to the dark fabric to avoid fabric showing through on the quilt top. Using a small ruler, position its edge along the short sashing strip (between the blocks) and mark the edge of the long sashing strip on both seams. If you cut across your fabric from selvedge to selvedge and your fabric is folded, make sure your fold is lined up perfectly along a line on your cutting mat. Place one sashing unit on the left end of all five rows. She then shows how to add sashing to the quilt block and how to add sashing with cornerstones to the block. Step 4 sew the right strip on; press the seam flat. An aside . So I wrote the pattern for both strip piecing and cutting the individual squares. Make it half or twice the width. Fabric Calculator. Border Yardage Calculator. Quilt Information: The quilt's finished dimensions are inches wide by inches high. Step 6: Cut and sew sash strips. Again, press the seams toward the sashing strips. 4. 3. The total number of blocks in the quilt is . Use the panel as the center medallion of a quilt by adding numerous borders as I have done here in my quilt "Birds of a Feather". Cut (6) strips background fabric 1'' x 6'' plus (4) cornerstones each 1'' square. 9:59. Press after each strip is added. After that, you cut and sew sash strips. Make a total of 5 sashing rows. 2--3x40-1/2" outer border strips. In other words, if your nine patch block has 4-inch squares finished, cut your sashing strips 4-1/2-inches (which allows the 1/4-inch seam allowance), 2-1/2 inches or 8-1/2 inches. To cut the sashing strips, Jenny starts with a width-of-fabric strip the length of the sashing strips, then cuts that larger strip into the smaller strips. Quilt Backing Fabric Calculator. Half-Square Triangle Size Chart. Tip #2 - Measure the length of ALL your rows. Can someone help. However, I suggest you measure your quilt to get the right measurement for your strips. As a guideline, one way is to cut the sashing the same as the width of one patch in the block, half the width, or twice the width.. Step 2: sew the left side on. Sew two strips together along the short side. Sashings & Cornerstones: this section allows you to choose a straight-set or on-point quilt setting with up to 9 different sashing settings, including with or without cornerstones and sashing border. Adding Short Sashing to Center Squares. Cut 2 x 2 strips of batting. The sashing can be cut into four 2" x 9" rectangles and will go between the blocks. Sashing Calculator. Pin the first silk strip next to it. How to Cut Long Strips of Fabric for Quilting Step 1 Here, we are using just one ruler. Can someone help. Set two strips on top of each other. Join two of the pieces cut in step 1, at the short end. My strips are 1.5 cut for a 1 finished sashing. Quilt Block Calculator. 4) Sew just outside of the line. Step 1: sew the top one first, and leave an inch left unstitched. Since CCQ offers so many fabric panels, we thought you'd like some ideas on how to use them in your quilt and craft projects. Cut fourteen strips 4.5 x WOF. Sashing fabric - 1/2 metre (or use assorted scraps) - Cut seventeen 1 1/2" x 12 1/2" rectangles. Cut nine pieces of fabric 3" x 12". You will quilt the blocks individually first and then put them together with a two inch wide sashing. Do this for both sets. Pin or baste the top and bottom borders in place. Sashing Fabric: You will need to cut strip(s) that are width of fabric in length and inches in width. Trim the strip to match the rectangle and sew together. Join two of the pieces cut in step 1, at the short end. Press all seams toward outer border. Repeat for each set of sashing seams. Press only the top sashing strip open to the right. Adverts. 2. You're going to love this. Cut border strips 2 1/2" wide and add as desired. Repeat with the second two pieces cut in step 1. I am cutting strips for long sashing and I get the V in the middle. There are a few different ways to do this, but we recommend using your rotary cutter as it is the easiest way. Start by folding your strip in half and marking the center with a pin. Step 3: After sewing your blocks and sashing strips together into rows, you'll need to measure the row . Step 1: Cut the Fabric Strips First, you will need to cut the fabric strips. As a quick fix, you can use a way to cut sashing as that of the width in the block patches. Fold the silk strip towards the rectangle. You will likely need your walking foot for this. Layer the quilt block on top with the front side down (front sides together). I have seen how to prevent this but cannot find it. Do this carefully so you don't mix up the order of the blocks. No matter what sized blocks you're connecting together, you'll need a strip of 1-inch wide binding for the back and 1 1/2-inch folded binding for the front of the quilt. Sew blocks and sashing strips together into rows as shown above. Cornerstone Fabric: There is a total of cornerstone(s). Binding Calculator. Lay out the blocks in the desired placement, I went with a rainbow, more or less. Line up the center marks for the border and the center block. Step 3b Open the strip set so that the right side of both fabrics face up. 1) Draw a line from corner to corner on the wrong side of the star point squares. Then pin or clip each end of the strip down firmly on the side you are cutting away from. Set aside. This can depend on the size and shape of your quilt and the effect you are trying to achieve. Cut 2 x 1 strips of fabric the width of your blocks ( mine = 1 x 20). The short lengths go between the quilt blocks, joining them side to side. Fill in the rest of the length with pins until it's all secure and evenly distributed. Sara demonstrates how to do this while keeping an accurate quarter inch seam allowance outside of the points on a churn dash block. The shorter the seams you sew the better. It adds so much to that quilt, but it's really really easy. Pin two of strips with right sides together, and stitch the first two strips right sides together using a " seam allowance. Cut nine pieces of fabric 3" x 12". The cutting directions below are for the sashing and cornerstones design in the first diagram above. This helps to get the correct length of the quilt on the border strips. Now I cut these myself and, and I'm just going to sew together two blue ones and a white one. So they're one and a half inches and I'm just going . Using your Shape Cut, trim the selvage edges off the bottom by approx .75. Be sure to leave a 1/4 seam allowance for borders, and about 3/8 for binding. Assemble (2) horizontal sashing strips. I have seen how to prevent this but cannot find it. Open up the strip to make sure that it is straight and that the edges of the two strips are well aligned at the seam. Square up your sashing fabric using your 624 ruler. You're going to love this. Your sashing strip will be longer than the leg of the triangle. 3. 2 . Next, I added the bottom strip. The sashing fabric is the periwinkle tonal, and while there are randomly placed ring patterns on the fabric, it does not appear to be directional. Trim one of all the borders. Press toward sashing. Sew on the line. You should have six squares left over. If you match the color of your binding to the background color of your quilt top and backing, it will blend in completely and you won't be able to tell the blocks were quilted . Corner stones fabric - Fat eighth (or more for fussy cutting) - Cut six 1 1/2" squares. Step 3: sew the bottom strip. Next, sew the sashing posts to the sashing strips that go between the rows of blocks. And just because the cold and gray of winter is finally getting to . 3. Sashings typically need to be cut in both short lengths and long. Cut and piece black print 3x42" strips to make: 2--3x46" outer border strips. The quilt as you go technique is the easiest way to put together a quilt pattern using a domestic sewing machine. These calculators and charts can be very helpful. The sticks have a nice grip, and they're lightweight, made of pressed hardboard, so they don't slip like acrylics rulers.