Week 5 of Those Trees Quilt Sew Along: Assemble Your 'THOSE TREES' Quilt Top with Expert Tips on Quilting and Binding
Welcome to Week 5 of the "THOSE TREES" Quilt Along! You’ve made it to the final stretch, and now it’s time to bring all your hard work together. By now, you’ve completed your tree blocks and appliquéd those shining stars. This week, we’ll be assembling the quilt top, adding the border strips, and finishing up with some fabulous quilting and binding tips.
The process is the same for both the Lap-Size quilt and the Table Runner—the only difference is the number of tree blocks and the measurements for the border strips. Our YouTube tutorial will guide you step-by-step through assembling your quilt top and shows you suggestions for quilting, making sure everything comes together beautifully.
Quilting Recommendations and Binding Tips
Once your quilt top is assembled, it’s time to think about quilting and binding. In the above video, we’ve put together a gallery of quilting designs that are perfect for the "THOSE TREES" quilt. Whether you’re into straight-line quilting, free-motion designs, or something in between, you’ll find plenty of inspiration.
For the binding, we’ve included three different methods in one of our YouTube videos that will give your quilt a polished finish. Check out this binding tutorial to explore the options and choose the one that suits your style best.
Connect with Your Quilting Community
Our Facebook group is buzzing with creativity, and it’s the perfect place to share your progress, ask questions, and get inspired by others. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #ThoseTreesQAL so we can all stay connected and celebrate our progress together.
We’re so close to the finish line! Let’s get those quilt tops assembled and ready for quilting—your festive masterpiece is almost complete!
Your Assignment for Week 5: Assemble Your Quilt Top and Finish Your Quilt
All right, quilters, here's your Week 5 mission:
assemble your quilt top by stitching together your tree blocks into rows and attaching the border strips. Take your time to ensure everything lines up perfectly.
Once your quilt top is complete, move on to building your quilt sandwich, quilting, and then binding your masterpiece. Pay close attention to the details to give your quilt a polished and professional finish.
Happy quilting!
Remember, it's perfectly okay if you don't finish everything in one week. To be eligible for the prize, just show us your assembled quilt top.
