A good question came up in the comments of my post on making double-fold French binding: how do I cut my fabric in the first place?
Notice how I just skipped the whole Straight-of-Grain vs. Bias discussion?
As I was doing research for writing this post I came across an OUTSTANDING article written by Shelley Rodgers. I’m [...]
Category Archives: Quilting
Quilt Binding: Straight-of-Grain vs. Bias
My Favorite Quilt
Here’s my contribution to the Bloggers Quilt Festival going on at Park City Girl. I headed over to Flickr to choose one. First off, it is so amazing to look back over 3 years worth of creative work. I hadn’t looked at my own photostream for some time. I highly recommend the experience!
The quilt I [...]
Bloggers Quilt Festival
Amy of Park City Girl launches the Bloggers Quilt Fesitval tomorrow. Lots of fun and amazing prizes!
pink chalk fabrics ~*~ new arrivals ~*~ free patterns ~*~ on sale
Double-Fold French Binding – Creating the Binding
All my quilts get finished with a double-fold French binding. The following images show the first step in the process: creating the binding itself.
1. Cut 2 1/2″ strips selvage to selvage.
To calculate number of strips required: measure the outside of the quilt. Divide the total by 40″ (the length of a strip), round up. [...]
I Always Do My Collars First
I had to wrap up my posts on quilt backs with a quick mention on how I press my seams. This is so important. And maybe a wee bit boring so I’ll keep that part short.
Fortunately, thinking of ironing reminded me of something much more interesting: an independent documentary film called “I Always Do My [...]
Quilt Back Tutorial #2 – Pieced Method
This tutorial is for Quilt Back Method #2: a pieced back that works for directional prints. First tutorial for the Side-to-Side Method.
Sketch the back and its dimensions on a piece of paper:
In this example, the quilt top measures 48″ x 60″. 8 inches are added to the length and width to make life easy for [...]
Kay Mackenzie Interview plus Book + Fabric Giveaway!
It’s my absolute pleasure to welcome Kay Mackenzie to my blog today for an interview about her brand new book Easy Applique Blocks: 50 Designs in 5 Sizes. Be sure to leave a comment for a chance to win your own copy of the book. 10 lucky second prize winners will receive a fabric kit [...]
Quilt Back Tutorial #1 – Side-to-Side Method
I’m going to share two ways I make quilt backs when using a single fabric for the back. This tutorial is for Method #1: the fast and easy, side-to-side method. It works for non-directional prints.
Sketch the back and its dimensions on a piece of paper:
In this example, the quilt tops measured 48 x 60. 8 [...]
Diagonal Seamed Quilt Back – The John Flynn Method
I’ve been making some quilt backs for Jacquie’s (Tall Grass Prairie Studio) Project Improv.
It provided the opportunity to try out a quilt back piecing method I’ve had bookmarked for a long time: The John Flynn Method of a Diagonal Seamed Back (page down to the bottom of that page where he has step-by-step photos and [...]
Virtual Quilting Bee – October, November, December
My year-end energy level is high right now and boy did I need it to tackle my sewing room. Stacks, stacks, and stacks-on-top-of-stacks. Best not to dwell on the number of jumbo storage bags I added to the WIP box.
Several items just had to be done including the Virtual Quilting Bee blocks. I enjoyed every [...]
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Welcome to Pink Chalk Studio. I'm Kathy Mack. Sewing pattern designer, online fabric shop proprietor and passionate maker of things. My blog is a corner of my world where I sew, quilt, dream and create. I love it here. I hope you have fun too!
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