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It’s the plaid quilt you didn’t know was missing from your quilt pattern library. If you need to whip out a baby or small throw quilt over the weekend, this is the quilt for you! A beginner-friendly quilt pattern that helps you master three popular piecing techniques: strip piecing, chain piecing, and nesting seams. Start your quilting journey today with the Grid View quilt pattern.
Nesting seams in quilting is a technique of joining fabric pieces together in a way that allows the seams to interlock, reducing bulk and creating a more seamless appearance. It involves aligning the seam allowances of adjacent fabric pieces in opposite directions, which helps to distribute the bulk evenly and prevent the fabric from shifting. Nesting seams is a useful technique for creating flat and smooth quilt blocks, particularly when working with patchwork designs.
Step-by-step guide for strip piecing. Strip piecing is a useful technique in quilting that can save time and allow for accurate piecing. By using this technique, you can create a variety of designs and make efficient use of your fabric. If you are new to quilting or looking for a new technique to try, strip piecing is a great place to start.
Step-by-step guide for chain piecing. Chain piece while sewing patchwork to save yourself time and thread.
Beginner-friendly steps by step with video on how to join binding ends for quilting.
Let’s not neglect our quilt backs. Seamlessly match the fabric prints to piece backing fabrics together.
Tutorials
Chapters
00:05 Introduction
00:14 Pattern Name and Design
00:35 Sizing Options
01:02 Fabric Requirement Tips
01:29 Color Inspiration + Bundles
04:33 Throw vs. Twin
05:00 Cutting Techniques
06:13 Stripology XL Ruler demo cutting yardage
10:21 Strip Piecing
11:47 Chain Piecing
13:26 Stripology XL Ruler demo cutting block rows
15:06 Nesting Seams
21:35 Thank You
Labeling Page
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Coloring Page
Click the image to download your free quilt coloring template. Use QuiltInk to color digitally.