Backing Calculator
Use this backing calculator to determine how much fabric you’ll need to finish your quilt!
The calculator tells you how much fabric you need and how many panels to cut for backing. It automatically makes the backing dimensions larger than your quilt to give you some breathing room when basting. Just enter your quilt’s dimensions and go!
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Add a spooky flair of spiderweb quilting to your Halloween projects with this step-by-step walking foot tutorial. Anyone can master this technique that can be adapted to any block-based quilt and pairs well with the Sweet Pixel Quilts Candy Corn Charm free pattern. The instructions separate the design and quilting process, which makes this great for beginner quilters. The results, however, are intricate and appealing. Happy Halloween!
Discover how to break free from a quilting funk and rekindle your creative fire with practical strategies. This blog post guides you through methods to revive your enthusiasm, adjust your mindset, and prioritize quilting. Learn to tap into nostalgia, set up productive habits, and find joy in the process. Embrace the mantra that quilting is meant to be fun and explore ways to minimize resistance. Whether you join a sewing group or quilt first thing in the morning, these insights will help you navigate creative blocks and rediscover the joy of quilting.
The Gin and Tonic quilt pattern is minimal and striking. This two color intermediate pattern uses inset circle blocks and comes together quick.