How to Make a Quilt Block Design Board
In this video, learn how to make your own Quilt Block Design Boards to keep your blocks organized while you sew them up. This is not a new idea, but I have come up with a new technique for making them that does not require a glue gun or any sewing.
This is a coordinating blog post that outlines the transcript in our video How to Make a Quilt Block Design Board the New Easy Way (No Glue Gun or Sewing). If you have any questions please let us know in the comments below or on the video. You can watch the full length video below. To download any free design patterns available for this video go to the downloads section below.
Video Description Details
In This Video You Will Learn
What are the best sizes for the individual boards
What materials work best for these boards
How to create the boards using no the no glue method
How to use the boards to help you design and keep your quilt blocks organized
Materials Needed
Foam board - cut to size block board desired
Heat-n-Bond Ultrahold - cut into 1¼" strips
Iron
2½ strips of fabric
Batting (80/20 works best) - cut to size of block board desired
Pattern and Design Downloads
This tutorial doesn’t have any related download materials to go along with it, you are good to go. If additional resources become available we will add them here for you later.
Video Chapters
Introduction: 0:07
Welcome: 0:18
Quilt Design Board Uses: 0:50
SORRY ABOUT THE ECHO IN THIS PART OF THE VIDEO
Close up view and Dimensions: 2:28
Materials: 4:08
Assembly of Board: 6:00
Making the Binding: 6:45
Attaching the Binding: 10:19
Outtro: 19:19
Products in this Video I Find Most Useful
Foam boards (package of 15) - https://amzn.to/3s1J6lT
Heat-n-Bond Ultrahold - https://amzn.to/3jWTuIW
Mini Iron -https://amzn.to/49Ky1vz
Batting - https://amzn.to/37kR5CM
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Transcript
Quilt Block Design with DIY Quilt Block Design Boards
Hey everybody!
I'm thrilled to have you join me today, whether you're here live or catching up later. Today, I'm excited to introduce you to a tool that's been a game-changer for me in my quilting journey. It's a tool that simplifies the process of designing quilt blocks without the need for a full design board in your studio.
These ingenious tools are called quilt block design boards, and they've been around for about a decade now. They were pioneered by a talented lady named Lori Holt. Essentially, they are colorful boards with a bit of batting on them, allowing you to arrange your quilt blocks effortlessly.
I've taken Lori's original idea and added my twist to it, particularly in the method of attaching the outside binding. Instead of using a glue gun, which is not my forte as a crafter, I've found a method using materials commonly found in my sewing studio.
Let me walk you through the process.
Firstly, you'll need foam core board cut to your desired size for the boards, along with batting (I prefer 80/20) cut to match the board size.
Next, gather some white (or black) foam board, along with heat and bond ultra-hold adhesive sheets and your trusty glue stick.
Start by attaching the batting to the foam board using the glue stick. Ensure the pimpled side of the batting faces down for easy arrangement of fabric pieces.
For the binding, cut 2.5-inch fabric strips and fold them in half, pressing them neatly. Apply the heat and bond adhesive strips along the folded edge of the fabric strip, then peel off the paper backing to reveal the adhesive.
Attach the binding strips to the edges of the foam board, pressing firmly to secure. For corners, fold and miter the fabric as you would in quilt binding.
Once all edges are bound, trim any excess fabric and secure the binding in place by ironing.
Repeat this process for all sides of the board, and you'll have a sturdy and reusable quilt block design board ready for use.
These boards are incredibly versatile. You can arrange your quilt blocks on them, take them to your sewing machine for stitching, then back to your ironing station for pressing, all while keeping your blocks organized and intact.
They're particularly handy if you're working on a quilt with repetitive block designs. You can streamline your workflow by completing one step, such as sewing, across multiple blocks before moving on to the next.
Additionally, these boards are excellent for layout planning. You can take them to your bed or any large surface and experiment with block arrangements before committing to stitching them together.
I hope this DIY quilt block design board tutorial inspires you to streamline your quilting process and have more fun with your projects. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop them in the comments below.
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