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Self-Binding Tutorial of a Quilt

Tuesday Thread How to Quilt

Self-Binding Quilt Tutorial
Self Binding means: 
Bring the quilt backing to the front and using it as your binding, I am bring this over from The Quilt Ladies, this post is used and asked for all the time, Thank you for that.
Just a few days ago I received this comment on my original post:
from Helen:

After reading the tutorial 3 times I committed to try it.
It worked perfectly. I just followed the instructions and it worked
on a table runner. This method stops so much waste of material.

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Step by Step How to do Self Binding on a Quilt Make your quilt block, add batting heat resistant, and quilt. Trim the batting even with your quilt top
How to do Self Binding on a QuiltCut one backing 1″ from the quilt edge

How to do Self Binding on a QuiltFold the backing to the edge of the quilt, 1/2″, I like to press it down

How to do Self Binding on a Quilt
Again, fold the backing over onto the quilt top, make sure you are on the quilt top with the edge, this is your sewing edge, pin it down
How to do Self Binding on a QuiltFold the corner over as shown
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Self-Binding Quilt Tutorial from The Quilt LadiesAnd then do the steps as before, 
fold over half way and
then fold over half way again. 
Pin well.
Self-Binding Quilt Tutorial from The Quilt LadiesSometimes at the corner you will have to move it around a bit
to make the corner perfect, go slow and pin well. 
Self-Binding Quilt Tutorial from The Quilt LadiesWhen I get it like, I like,  pin and I press a bit, between pins and at the corner
it holds it just a bit better. 
Remember, pressing is up and down with an iron. 
Doing it up and down your fabric will not stretch or move.

Self-Binding Quilt Tutorial from The Quilt Ladies
With your machine sew along the backing edge, do a few back stitches to hold ends

Self-Binding Quilt Tutorial from The Quilt LadiesI like doing 2 rows of stitching, just my personal like.

Self-Binding Quilt Tutorial from The Quilt Ladies

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How to Make Bias Tape

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 Bias Tape is NOT hard to make and you don’t need to purchase anything you will need 
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2 Straight Pins
1 Piece of fabric cut 1″ x 3″  – (dark green) Holding Strip
 
The strip (light color) you will make into bias tape, I cut mine large to show, normal cut will be 3/4″ to 1 1/4″ wide. 
 
Bias Tape the OLD Fashion Way

How to make Bias Tape Iron over your edges, 1/8″ to 1/4″ and Press in, do about 2-3 inches, enough to hold and pull through

How to make Bias Tape the OLD Fashion WayDo both sides/edges
How to make Bias TapeLay your started binding down, pressed side up.
Take your Holding Strip and lay on top, Pin into your ironing board cover next to the bias tape.
How to make Bias Tape the OLD Fashion WayPull the bias tape
How to make Bias Tape And, with a hot, dry iron press, at first do a bit, and lift iron, pull and iron.
How to make Bias Tape the OLD Fashion Way
As the tape becomes longer you can leave the iron and pull slowly.
(Other side view)
How to make Bias Tape the OLD Fashion WayPull tape slowly
How to make Bias TapeGood side of bias tape.
How to make Bias TapeI like to roll mine  to keep it until I’m ready to use it.
I learned this years ago from a Home Eco. teacher in the 70’s
No need to buy a machine to do this for you !  But, you can if you like !

 

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Star Quilt Block for YOU to Make

Free Weekly Quilt Block Pattern

Thank you for the email and “Yes I have them and I will just repost them for you over the next few Friday’s”

(from 2023)
I want to share a few more over the next couple of weeks. The finished quilt block is eight inches by eight inches. See my new quilt pattern book, Log Cabin Fun

Blue and White Quilt Block to Make

Cutting for 8” x 8’ quilt block

Cut 4 Blue – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 4 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles – How to Make Triangles

Cut 16 White – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 16 Blue – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Make 8 – 4-patch Quilt Blocks
Blue and White Quilt Pattern Block to MakeSew as shown

Blue and White Quilt Pattern Block to Make

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October Monthly Quilt Pattern

Timeless Quilt Pattern 2025

My October Quilt Pattern is “Grand Four YOU”
As a grandmother, it’s almost a given that when my four-year-old grandchild requests a new quilt, he will get one. And this was no exception for this grandchild – Grand #4. This quilt boasts a traditional nine-patch block design, with fun triangle corners, all set in a relaxing blue sea of fabric.

 

October Quilt Pattern for 2025 from The Quilt Ladies

Finished quilt is 50″ x 62″

October quilt pattern 2025 from The Quilt Ladies

The pieced borders are made with simple squares, all combining to give an overall sense of fun. This beautiful quilt is perfect for all skill levels – complete with easy-to-follow instructions, complete with the necessary cutting and piecing guidelines. Fret not, I have included full-color photos of the quilt pattern for reference. 

Quilt Pattern of the Month for October from The Quilt Ladies

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all in one year of quilt block patterns 2025 from The Quilt Ladies
All 2025 Monthly Quilt Patterns in ONE place, in Print and eBook
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How to Tie a Quilt with Yarn

A Quilt Tradition

How to Tie a Quilt with Yarn
To tie a quilt is a quick way to finish a quilt which is to be loved and used.
As with everything, there are a few ways of doing a tied quilt, this is the way “I” do it.  
How to tie a quilt with The Quilt Ladies
How to tie a quilt with The Quilt Ladies

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How to tie a quilt using yarn I use these needles, sometimes a larger one and sometimes not. After doing them I really think it’s how I feel that day ! 
How to tie a quilt using yarnI like to use, “Peaches and Cream” yarn, soft but NOT TOO soft, it has to be to hold the knot. 

How to tie a quilt using yarn

 I like my cutting mat UNDER the quilt, so I don’t push through and chip my table top.

How to tie a quilt using yarn

Cut yarn about 30 inches long one thickness. 

From the side you will see the knot, go down and up, going though, top, batting and backing. 

How to tie a quilt using yarn

Pull needle through, leave about a 2 inch tail form the first knot.

How to tie a quilt using yarn Come back through again,
How to tie a quilt using yarn DO NOT cut yarn, travel to next knot and repeat. 

How to tie a quilt using yarn

How to tie a quilt using yarnCut yarn 

How to tie a quilt using yarn I do all the knots and then cut them all at the same time.

How to tie a quilt using yarnAs I tie each one, I lay the yarn going down. 
How to tie a quilt using yarn

Cut ends to about 1/2″ to 3/4″ is way YOU like

How to tie a quilt using yarn

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Stitched into the Story – With Quilt Blocks

Book of Luke, Readings and Quilt Blocks

Scripture Reflection Daily Reading with 25 Quilt Block Patterns to Make

This December, you’re invited to slow down and step into something meaningful — one shortened chapter of Luke each day, paired with a quilt block you can stitch by hand or save for later. DO one thing for yourself this holiday season, do this! 

Daily Scripture reading for DecemberFrom December 1st through Christmas Eve, you’ll follow the story of Jesus’ birth and ministry in 24 short, approachable reflections (just 3-4 paragraphs each). And because Christmas is worth one more moment of peace, I’ve included a special December 25th bonus reading and quilt block.

Stitched into the Story with Quilt Blocks
103 Pages, 25 Readings and 25 Complete Quilt Block Patterns

Each day brings:

  • A Scripture Reflection — simple, heartfelt, and easy to read, even on busy days.

  • A Quilt Block Pattern — complete and ready to use, perfect for beginners and seasoned quilters alike.

  • A Creative Pause — time to reflect with your heart and maybe stitch a quilt block.

  • Example: December 1

    Stitched into The Story with Quilt Blocks

    The Angel’s Message – Luke Chapter 1
    Morning Star Quilt Block – 12″ x 12″
    Announcing hope and new beginnings, a shining star in the dawn.
    Elizabeth is barren and aging. Zechariah is faithful yet doubtful. Mary is young, unknown, and about to become the mother of God. Luke opens with promises, angels, silences, and songs. At its heart is a whisper of hope long delayed, now fulfilled.

    Stitched into The Story with Quilt Blocks
    All Instructions, Block 13

    Please add moments for  your heart. Stitches in your hands.
     Order YOURS NOW ! 

    From my Heart to Yours, My Book 

    Stitched into the Story BethAnnDoingThe Complete Readings from the Book of Luke 

  • 226 Pages, Complete Text and 25 Quilt Blocks to Make
  • Experience the story
    • 24-Day Devotional Version – Each day includes a short reflection and a complete quilt block pattern
    • Children’s Version – Simple, kid-friendly devotionals perfect for family time or classroom reading

      The Book of Luke Stitched into the Story with Quilt Block
      Children’s Devotional
    • Full Text of the Book of Luke (KJV) – The complete King James Version of Luke for reading in full

      Stitched into the Story with Quilt Block, The Book of Luke
      Complete Text, 226 pages, 25 Quilt Block Patterns to Make

    Perfect for Advent, but meaningful any time of year, Stitched into the Story helps you slow down, reflect, and sew something eternal into your everyday. Whether you stitch along each day or simply savor the readings, you’ll carry the story of Jesus — and 25 beautiful quilt blocks — in your heart and hands.
    Not a quilter? No problem. This book is for anyone who wants to slow down and savor the story of Jesus — the quilt blocks are an added bonus you can enjoy visually, save for later, or simply appreciate as part of this books journey.

  • IN Paperback and Hardcover 

    Hardcover and paperback, The Book of Luke
    December 25th Quilt Block Pattern

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My Rolling Bow Tie Quilt Block to Make

Free Weekly Quilt Block Pattern

It’s fun for me to draw quilt blocks out on graph paper.  They make me happy and I love the ideas they sparks as I do them. This is one of my quilt blocks.

Today I’m sharing my Rolling Bow Tie Quilt Pattern Block.
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Free Rolling Bow Quilt Block Pattern

Finished Quilt Block is Sixteen Inches by Sixteen Inches (16″ x 16″)

Make a Rolling Bow Quilt Block Pattern

Cut 1 White – 6 ½” x 6 ½”

Cut 1 Lt. Blue – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”

Cut 1 Blue – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8” 

Mark squares corner to corner SEWING LINE. Place on corner, good side to good, sew on line, trim and press

Rolling Bow Tie Quilt Block Pattern

Cut 4 Lt. Blue – 3 ½” x 3 ½”

Cut 4 Blue – 3 ½” x 3 ½” Sew as shown and add on sides.

Rolling Bow Quilt Block Pattern

Cut 1 Lt. Blue – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 1 Blue – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 2 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make triangles

Cut 12 White – 2 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 4 Lt. Blue – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 4 Blue – 1 ½” x 1 ½” Sew rows as shown, sew to the top and bottom

Free Rolling Bow Quilt Block Pattern

Cut 4 Lt. Blue – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 4 Blue – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 4 White – 2 ½” x 8 ½” Sew into rows and sew on top and bottom

Free Rolling Bow Quilt Block Pattern

Cut 4 White – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 2 Lt. Blue and 2 Blue – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 4 White – 1 ½” x 2 ½” Sew row as shown, sew on sides

IF you make four quilt blocks and add two inch sashing you will have a 34 inch by 34 inch quilt.

free Rolling Bow Quilt Block Pattern

This is a quilt block of PLAY with COLOR ! Have FUN !

Free Rolling Bow Quilt Block Pattern

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How to Make Center Squares and Triangle Corner Square Quilt Blocks

Tuesday Thread – Quilt How to

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The Center triangle quilt block is all about sewing your triangles on to opposite sides, turn and sew opposite sides.

FYI: I am a little generous with my cutting of the triangles, you can always cut them, sew and trim, to the 1/4″ seam allowance.

Center Square
how to make a center square quilt block
Cut your Squares and then triangles as stated in the pattern.
Sew on the top triangle, Trim the ends even.
Sew on the bottom Triangle, Trim the ends.
Note:
sewing the pieces across make the square lay flat, as does trimming the ends.
Sew on the side triangles.
Trim the quilt block making sure to leave the 1/4” seam allowance. 
Press
 
how to make a center square quilt block
center square quilt block cutting chart
Center Square Cutting Guide

 

how to make a quilt block with triangle cornersTriangle Corners  Adding Triangle to corner unit
 
Cut your Squares into triangles as stated in the pattern.
Sew triangles (finished size plus 7/8″) to square or triangle block,
trim and press.
Cut your Squares (finished size plus 7/8″)and then into triangles as
stated in the pattern
Place the good-side of fabric to good-side of
fabric, sew from corner to corner.
Using a 1/4” seam allowance, trim, press to larger triangle. 
corner triangle added to quilt block
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Fun and Color Quilt Block Pattern to Make

English Rose Quilt Block Pattern

I have to LOVE a Quilt pattern named, “English Rose” what says quilting more than a English Rose. Complete quilt pattern is here for you, my quilt block is all abut the background fabric, you do YOU !

The finished size this quilt block is ten inches by ten inches.  If you’d like the complete set of 68 of this series and how to make the quilt, it’s HERE for you ! 

English Rose quilt pattern block

English Rose Quilt Pattern BlockCut 6 Burgundy       2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 6 White    2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles How to do Triangles

Cut 5 White    2 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 4 Burgundy       2 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 4 Gray       2 ½” x 2 ½”

Sew as Shown

 

 

 

 

 

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How to Sew a Quarter Square Triangle

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Today, is the quarter square triangles, those clever little pieces that add movement quilt blocks. Sometimes called hourglass units, these triangles are made by combining two half square triangles and then slicing again. They’re perfect for stars, pinwheels, and any design that needs a touch of symmetry and flair.
I am taking the mystery away and showing you how to do it easily.
We have made a square, a triangle and some basic quilt info.  NOW it’s time for some FUN quilt block patterns. Don’t over think these, just step by step.

how to make a quarter square triangleQuarter Square Triangle

 

The Quilt Ladies teach you how to quilt.
Cut 2 squares, 1 each color – your squares needs to be cut 1 ¼” larger than the
finished size you need, example you need a 4” finished square cut square
5 ¼” x 5 ¼”
On lightest color on the back, pencil mark from corner to corner.
Sew ¼” from the line, on each side of the line.
With scissors cut on each of the 2 lines, open up, move the match colors, pin and sew you will have 2 blocks

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