How to Wall Baste a Quilt

I hope you are well! I’ve been getting some questions about how I wall baste, so I’m popping this video tutorial up to show you just how I do it!

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The Hope & Feathers fabric collection is back! Inspired by the poetry of Emily Dickinson, this collection is filled with delicate florals, soft hues, and vintage charm. In this video, I'm showcasing every fabric in the collection and sharing how they look in finished quilts.. Whether you're a poetry lover, a quilter, or both, this collection is perfect for bringing literary beauty to your projects. Let's explore the fabrics and dream up some gorgeous quilts together! Find all of the Hope & Feathers collection here https://meanderandmake.com/fabric/collections/hope-and-feathers/ Find more of my fabric collections here https://meanderandmake.com/melanie-traylor/ Hope & Feathers Portfolio (see how these fabrics look in quilts and quilts I've made) https://southerncharmquilts.com/hope-feathers/ Get on my email list (and get access to the free pattern library) https://southerncharmquilts.com/blog/landing-page/ SHOP MY FABRIC STORE: https://meanderandmake.com/ VISIT MY BLOG: https://southerncharmquilts.com/blog/ INSTAGRAM: @southerncharmquilts + @meanderandmake EMAIL ME: melanie@southerncharmquilts.com FTC DISCLAIMER: This video is not sponsored.
I've been obsessed with low vols and scrappy backgrounds since way back, and I've designed several low-volume collections, but this one. 🥰 This one is softer than the others, more minimal, but still giving you that bang of scrappy. If you liked Ethereal, this one has the same brightness level but fewer colors. I've focused on yellow, pink, and a minty sage. I'll incorporate these into my practice blocks on Dilly Dally so I can have a scrappier version of that quilt. EXCITED! 💗 🦋  #milkland https://southerncharmquilts.com/milkland/
The first 10 Dilly Dally blocks, and wow–this quilt is really pushing me in the best way. I've been quilting a long time, but these blocks are no joke! Challenging, yes, but SO much fun. The best part? Picking out fabrics one block at a time. There's just something about sampler quilts that keeps things –each block feels like its own little project. Can't wait to see how the next comes together! ✨  Pattern: #dillydallyquilt  Fabrics: #jellybeanmeadowfabrics
Uh-oh! Have you ever sewn a quilt block only to find out it's not the size you need? Don't worry–I've got you covered! In this excerpt from my Dilly Dally class, I'll show you a simple and foolproof way to fix your quilt block units when they come out the wrong size. Using just a ruler and rotary cutter, washi tape, and a Sharpie marker, I'll walk you through how to trim your 4-patch block to perfection–no more wonky seams or mismatched pieces! Grab your supplies, and let's get those blocks in shape ✨ LOVE THIS TUTORIAL? CHECK OUT QUILT CLASS FOR MORE QUILTING TIPS! https://quiltclass.southerncharmquilts.com/ SUPPLIES USED IN THIS VIDEO Fabrics https://meanderandmake.com/ My Pressing Station: Iron https://amzn.to/4aKYoCq (affiliate link) Wool pressing mat https://amzn.to/3DLToSp (affiliate link) Pressing spray https://amzn.to/3QDEu2p (affiliate link) Misting bottle https://amzn.to/3M8Trsg (affiliate link) Dingo Cutting + Pressing Table http://shrsl.com/4o5y6 (affiliate link) Rotary cutter https://meanderandmake.com/60mm-rotary-cutter/  Basic 24" ruler https://amzn.to/3xk2eR3 (affiliate link Cutting mat https://amzn.to/3WfpYRQ (affiliate link) Magic pins https://meanderandmake.com/magic-pins-extra-long-regular-50pc/ Smaller sub-cutting ruler https://meanderandmake.com/creative-grids-quilt-ruler-3-1-2in-x-12-1-2in/ Rotating cutting mat https://amzn.to/3JlS3QQ 6 1/2" square ruler https://meanderandmake.com/havels-square-fabric-ruler-6-5/ or another one I like https://meanderandmake.com/creative-grids-quilt-ruler-6-1-2in-square/ Project box https://amzn.to/3JS58lf (affiliate link) Washi tape https://amzn.to/416lO2C (affiliate link) Wool mat for block carrying https://amzn.to/3DLToSp (affiliate link) KNOW EVERY TIME A NEW QUILT CLASS RELEASES https://southerncharmquilts.com/quilt-class-news/ LOOKING FOR FREE DEMOS? https://southerncharmquilts.com/tutorials/ ADDITIONAL HELPFUL LINKS Find all my free quilt patterns and favorite quilting notions in one place https://southerncharmquilts.com/blog/free-pattern-library/ GET ON MY EMAIL LIST https://southerncharmquilts.com/blog/landing-page/ SHOP MY FABRIC STORE: https://meanderandmake.com/ QUILTY TSHIRTS https://meanderandmake.com/quilty-gifts/ VISIT MY BLOG: https://southerncharmquilts.com/blog/ INSTAGRAM: @southerncharmquilts + @meanderandmake EMAIL ME: melanie@southerncharmquilts.com * This is an affiliate link. Basically, I hope to get an extra coffee here and there, and it doesn't cost you a cent more to click on the link. 🤗
Introducing Milkland, a dreamy low–volume fabric collection designed for quilters who love soft, balanced backgrounds. With 15 beautifully printed whites, pale pinks, and subtle touches of pink and yellow, this collection features delicate florals, geometrics, butterflies, dragonflies, and stars. It is perfect for scrappy quilt backgrounds, blending, and adding light contrast to any quilt project. Shop Milkland now and create effortlessly cohesive quilts! Find the Milkland fabric collection here https://meanderandmake.com/fabric/collections/milkland/ Find more of my fabric collections here https://meanderandmake.com/melanie-traylor/ Milkland Portfolio (see how these fabrics look in quilts) https://southerncharmquilts.com/milkland/ Find all my free quilt patterns and favorite quilting notions in one place https://southerncharmquilts.com/blog/free-pattern-library/ GET ON MY EMAIL LIST https://southerncharmquilts.com/blog/landing-page/ SHOP MY FABRIC STORE: https://meanderandmake.com/ VISIT MY BLOG: https://southerncharmquilts.com/blog/ INSTAGRAM: @southerncharmquilts + @meanderandmake EMAIL ME: melanie@southerncharmquilts.com
✨ If you've been thinking about grabbing the Some Place Grand collection, just a heads up–the last day to pre-order is this Thursday, March 6th. After that, it'll be back in the shop in late March. Pre-order now, and future-you will be so happy when that package shows up. 💛  https://meanderandmake.com/fabric/collections/some-place-grand/
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