Morning Rising Mini Quilt Class: Chapter 6 — Finishing the Mini
The final chapter of the Morning Rising Mini Quilt Class is now available, and that means this mini quilt is officially complete 💛
This is a shorter chapter, but it is one of my favorites because it takes the quilt from “finished quilt top” to something ready to hang and enjoy. We’ll add hanging loops and get the mini quilt up on the wall where it belongs.
There is something especially satisfying about this step because after all the cutting, piecing, quilting, and pressing, you finally get to see the quilt displayed and doing exactly what it was made to do.
👉 Want to join us? Start the Morning Rising Mini Quilt Class here.
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Adding Fabric or Ribbon Loops
In Lesson 15, we create and attach the hanging loops.
You can use either fabric strips or ribbon for this step, depending on the look you prefer. In the lesson, I demonstrate using fabric loops, which coordinate nicely with the quilt and create a simple, finished look.
One thing we discuss is the number of loops to use.
In my original sample, I used three loops. For the quilt in the class, I used two. Both methods work well, but there is one small difference worth mentioning: using three loops helps hide the pushpin or hanging hardware a little better, while two loops leave more of it visible.
Neither option is right or wrong. It simply depends on the look you prefer.
Happening Now
Swayful Quilty Class – BEGINS JUNE 29
A new quilt is beginning inside Quilty Class. Swayful features a woven knot design created from rotating blocks and simple snowball construction. The pattern is fat quarter friendly for the foreground fabrics and includes a unique border that carries the movement all the way to the edges of the quilt.
We’ll begin on June 29 and work through the quilt top together step-by-step as new lessons are released.
If you’re planning to make quilts with us throughout the year, Quilty Club is the easiest way to follow along and access each class as we go.
Let’s make quilts…
Hanging Your Mini Quilt
In Lesson 16, we slide the dowel into the loops and hang the finished mini quilt.
This is always my favorite moment because it feels like the final reveal. The quilt leaves the sewing table and becomes part of the room.
Mini quilts have a way of adding warmth and personality to a space, and I especially love seeing them grouped together as a collection.
That is one of the things I’m most excited about with the Book of Many Mini Quilts project. One by one, these minis begin gathering together into something really special.
A Finished Mini Quilt
Morning Rising has been such a fun quilt to make together.
From choosing fabrics and building the background block to quilting and assembling the Dresden plate, every step has added another layer of texture and personality to the finished piece.
Whether you chose the traditional quilting method or the free motion option, I hope you enjoyed the process and learned something new along the way.
And now it is time to hang it up and enjoy it.
Join the Morning Rising Mini Quilt Class
👉 Want to join us? Start the Morning Rising Mini Quilt Class here.
👉 Already enrolled in this class or part of Quilty Club? Your new lessons are waiting in your dashboard.
Looking for free quilting tutorials and projects?
You can explore the Southern Charm Quilts Resource Library for free downloads, beginner-friendly quilting help, and printable patterns. I also have a large collection of free quilt alongs available on this site if you’d like to work through a quilt step by step alongside me.
