Learn how convenient and smart it is to design and construct a modern quilt, starting from the back!
DESIGNING A QUILT FROM BACK TO FRONT
With a little thought and pre-planning, the steps to making a quilt can be much more efficient, saving the best parts for last. This lecture comes with a downloadable handout, helpful for planning your next modern quilt.
BACKING: Build your backing first, after deciding on the overall dimensions of the finished product. Make sure to include a quilt label, stitched in place!
BINDING: Create your binding strips second. Regardless of binding style, it saves time in the end to have the binding prepped and ready to go.
BATTING: Have you considered using your batting, on top of the backing, as a foundation? This is a great way to quickly build up a quilt, anchoring the elements as you go. Learn how to prep and mark your batting for quick assembly.
BEAUTY: Finally, enjoy piecing and building a beautiful modern quilt top as a last step, quilting as you go. Get the tedium out of the way while planning your design.
This lecture is paired with an online tutorial
Visit my free online tutorial to read an overview of the techniques described in this lecture. The lecture includes more examples and details than included in the tutorial, giving you even more ideas for how to apply this back-to-front approach to many kinds of quilts.
Lecture Details
This lecture is available virtually using Zoom technology, as well as for in person events. It is 1 hour long with up to 30 minutes for Q&A.
Contact David to book this lecture for your guild.