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How to Bind a Quilt With the Blanket Stitch

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Jazz up your next quilt binding with some decorative stitching.  This tutorial from the Bernina blog We All Sew shows you how.  Judging by the photos it is gorgeous!

The tutorial shows you how to do the blanket stitch for the binding.  I also shows you how to take that blanket stitch up a notch by adding a different color floss to it.  It really adds a special touch to a quilt.

This method can be used for any quilt, but it looks especially good on an art quilt.  I usually finish my binding on the back of my quilts, but this is a really nice looking finish and I think I will be giving it a try.

You can find this unique tutorial here: Embellishing the Blanket Stitch

[photo from Bernina We All Sew]

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Smart Shopping for Quilters – Monday Precut Fabric Sales

Let’s be honest — quilting is a joy, but it can also be an investment. Fabric costs have crept up over the years, and many of us want to stretch our quilting budget as far as possible without compromising on quality or creativity. That’s why I love Fat Quarter Shop’s Precuts of the Week Monday sale. It’s smart shopping at its finest.

Each Monday, a single precut is offered at a special price. It might be a seasonal collection, a bestselling designer, or a new release you’ve been eyeing. Precuts are already efficient — coordinated, pre-cut, and ready to sew — and a discount on top of that makes them even more appealing.

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If you enjoy stretching your quilting dollars while still working with high-quality fabrics, add the Monday Precut sale to your routine. It’s a little moment of joy and practicality rolled into one.

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