In this tutorial, I am going to show you how to make this awesome Halloween Table topper. In Australia, we don't really celebrate Halloween. Even so, I always make sure I have a bowl of treats to give away, but we very seldom get anyone out trick or treating. And because we don't celebrate Halloween, it makes it a bit of an issue when buying fabric, we just don't have the … [Read more...] about EASY Halloween Table Topper Tutorial – Step-by-Step
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How to Calculate Your Quilt Binding Fabric Requirements
Once you have your quilt top, batting and backing put together, you will want to know how to calculate the amount of quilt binding you will need to finish it off. Fortunately, the calculations are quite simple. Watch the video below or scroll down for the step-by-step written instructions The first step is to determine the perimeter or outside edge of your quilt. Take … [Read more...] about How to Calculate Your Quilt Binding Fabric Requirements
Machine Binding a Quilt: A Step-by-Step Illustrated Guide for Beginners (with video)
Most quilters find the binding step to be the most time-consuming part of making a quilt but it doesn't have to be if you use your sewing machine. This method is a popular way to finish a quilt that both saves time (compared to hand sewing) and completes the quilt by giving it a nicely finished border edge. We personally sew all of our binding using a sewing machine as it's … [Read more...] about Machine Binding a Quilt: A Step-by-Step Illustrated Guide for Beginners (with video)