How to make your first quilt in 5 steps. Step 3 - Quilting

Welcome to "How to Make Your 1st Quilt," a step-by-step video series designed to guide you through the entire quilting process, from start to finish! Whether you're a complete beginner or just looking to refresh your skills, this series has everything you need to create your very own quilt with confidence.
In this five-part series, we’ll cover all the essential steps:
• Video 1: Learn how to piece your quilt top, selecting the perfect fabrics and arranging them into a beautiful design.
• Video 2: Discover the art of basting your quilt, ensuring your layers stay smooth and wrinkle-free.
• Video 3: Get creative with quilting techniques to add texture and personality to your quilt.
• Video 4: Find out how to trim your quilt and prepare your binding for a polished, professional finish.
• Video 5: Finally, learn how to attach your binding, completing your quilt with neat, secure edges.

Throughout the series, I’ll share tips, tricks, and insights that will make the quilting process enjoyable and rewarding. By the end of these videos, you’ll have a beautiful quilt that you made with your own hands—perfect for keeping warm or giving as a heartfelt gift.

Let’s dive in and make your first quilt a project to remember!

Video 3: How to Quilt Your Quilt Quilting your quilt is where the magic happens! In this video, we’ll explore different quilting techniques, from straight-line quilting to free-motion designs. I’ll share tips on how to plan your quilting pattern, adjust your sewing machine settings, and practice before you start. Whether you’re a fan of simple stitches or want to try something a bit more creative, this video will help you quilt your masterpiece with confidence.

• Project: Lap quilt. Approximate size is 42.5" x 42.5"
• Materials:
○ Fabric
§ Quilt Top
□ 81 squares. Size 5" x 5"
® Easiest: use 2 precut charm packs. Charm packs come with 42 squares that are 5" x 5"
® Or Cut 81 squares from yardage or larger precut fabrics such as a fat quarter
§ Border
□ You will need 1/6 yard of material .
® We will end up cutting 4 strips that are 1.5 " x WOF
§ Batting
□ You will need batting that is at least 48" x 48"
- or -
® You can have your batting cut to size.
§ Backing
□ 2 5/6 yards of material.
® In Video 2, I will show you how to prepare the backing.
§ Binding
□ You will need 3/8 of a yard.
® You will cut 5 strips that are 2 1/2"
• Tools
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○ Walking foot