How to add sashing to a quilt with Teresa from Teresa Down Under
Adding sashing to a quilt is a very straightforward way to join blocks to form a larger quilt. Teresa from Teresa Down Under demonstrates how to cut your sashing strips and add them between blocks and then between rows using her Mysteries Down Under quilt.
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Teresa Mairal Barreu
Teresa loves spending her spare time sewing and designing. She is the author of “Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist,” a book all about playing with blocks – making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block. She shares several new quilt block tutorials each week on her YouTube channel and blog.
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Adding sashing to a quilt is a very straightforward way to join blocks to form a larger quilt. Teresa from Teresa Down Under demonstrates how to cut your sashing strips and add them between blocks and then between rows using her Mysteries Down Under quilt.
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The tutorial video is 00:05:47.
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Video Transcript
To add sashing to a quilt, follow these steps:
Measure the size of your quilt blocks and cut strips of fabric to the desired width for your sashing. The width of the sashing can vary depending on the look you want to achieve, but common widths are between 1 inch and 2 inches.
Sew the sashing strips to the sides of each quilt block, using a quarter-inch seam allowance. Repeat for each block.
Sew additional sashing strips between each row of blocks, again using a quarter-inch seam allowance.
Sew sashing strips to the top and bottom of each row of blocks, using a quarter-inch seam allowance.
Press all seams in the same direction to create a neat and tidy finish.
Optional: add cornerstones to the intersections of your sashing strips for added interest. Cornerstones are small squares of fabric that are sewn into the corners where the sashing strips meet.
Sashing can be a great way to create a cohesive and polished look for your quilt, and it can be used in a variety of styles and color combinations. Experiment with different widths and colors of sashing to create a unique design that highlights your quilt blocks.
