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Quilt Top

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The pieced, appliquéd, or otherwise decorated top layer of a quilt, before it's layered and quilted.

Sashing Strips & Cornerstone Posts Diagram

Fabric sashing strips separate individual pieced blocks, framed at intersections with cornerstone squares.

Block ABlock BBlock CBlock DCornerstoneSashing

Also see

Appliqué

More Finishing terms

Keep exploring the glossary.

BindingThe fabric strip that wraps and finishes the raw outer edge of a quilt sandwich.BorderA frame of fabric strips sewn around the outer edge of a pieced quilt top before basting.Hanging SleeveA fabric tube sewn to the back of a quilt so it can be hung on a rod for display.Mitered CornerA diagonal, folded corner used in binding (or borders) so the strip turns the corner cleanly instead of overlapping square.Quilt LabelA fabric label, usually stitched to the back, recording the quiltmaker, date, and recipient of a finished quilt.SashingStrips of fabric sewn between blocks to separate and frame them before joining into a quilt top.

Put it into practice

Block LibraryBrowse classic pieced blocks and their history.Pattern MakerDrag blocks onto a grid to design your own quilt top.Yardage CalculatorWork out exactly how much fabric your quilt needs.
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