Squaring up quilts and trimming quilt edges are vital steps in quilt binding prep, but we don’t talk about them nearly as much as you might expect.
In this week’s video tutorial, I’ll show you how I square up and trim quilts after walking foot quilting, free-motion quilting, or professional longarm quilting.
We’ll look at quilt finishing techniques for quilts of different sizes, including traditional quilting rulers and an unexpected tool from the home improvement store that can be surprisingly helpful for larger quilts.
You’ll learn:
- Why squaring up before binding matters
- How to trim small, medium, and larger quilts
- Tips for getting straight edges and square corners
- How to line up with seams instead of quilt edges
- How to check your quilt before adding binding
- When a laser square can be a helpful option
Watch the video:
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👉TOOLS & SUPPLIES (affiliate links where applicable)
Creative Grids Quilt Ruler 6-1/2in x 24-1/2in Rectangle – CGR24 – Made in USA, Non-Slip Grip
PowerSmith PLTS07 Tile and Flooring Laser Square with Two 90° Laser Lines, Two Built-In Bubble Vials
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Happy Quilting!
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