Tips and Techniques

Quilt Size	Backing	2 1/2” Binding
Twin(63x87) Double(78x87) Queen(84x92) King(100x92)	5 1/4 yds 5 1/2 yds 7 1/2 yds 8 yds	3/4 yds 3/4 yds 7/8 yds 1 yd

Fat Quarter Facts
- One Fat Quarter Equals -
   99 - 2” squares
   56 - 2 1/2” squares
   42 - 3” squares
   30 - 3 1/2” squares
   20 - 4” squares
   16 - 4 1/2 “ squares
   12 - 5” squares
   9 - 6” squares
   6 - 6 1/2” squares

Hanging Sleeve
If available, the hanging sleeve should be constructed of the same fabric as the backing.
WHEN MAKING A TEMPORARY Hanging Sleeve (i.e. for a Quilt Show or Presentation) you can use any fabric including muslin, sheeting, etc.)

To make a 4-inch wide sleeve, cut an 8 ½ inch wide strip of fabric that is 2 inches shorter than the width of your quilt. (4-inch wide sleeves are normally the requirement for most quilt shows and programs)

Fold in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch a 1/4-inch seam.

Press the seam allowance together and to one side.

Hem sleeve ends by folding in raw edges and stitching (I usually do this prior to sewing the long ¼-inch seam). Turn sleeve to the right side, press the full length of sleeve to flatten, creating a top and a bottom fold.

Center and pin sleeve to quilt back just below edge of finished binding.

FOR TEMPORARY use of sleeve (which you can use over and over again), just safety pin the sleeve to the back of the quilt on the top and bottom. Take care not to catch the quilt top in your pins. When finished with this project you can remove the sleeve and use it again on another Temporary project.

FOR PERMANENT use of sleeve on a wall hanging you can blind stitch in place on the top and bottom being careful not to catch the stitches in the quilt top. You can also put the top of the sleeve just under the binding and as you sew the binding you also secure the top of the quilt sleeve.

Quilting Reminder: Although most of us know that ideally when you start a new project, you should replace or sharpen your rotary cutter blade. But do you think about replacing your sewing machine needle? Sewing machine needles also need to be replaced on a regular basis rather than just when they break.

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