Edge To Edge Quilting Shows Repeated Patterns

When making a quilt where the same pattern is repeated from side to side and top to bottom is often referred to as edge to edge quilting as the same pattern runs from one edge to the other. Whether it consists of just one pattern or more, the repeated patterns sewn together provides the same look over the entire quilt.

While edge to edge quilting is difficult to be sewn by hand, since the patterns are repeated and hand sewing makes it difficult to exactly repeat them, once they squares are made, sewing the individual blocks together by hand goes fairly quickly. Care must be taken when edge to edge quilting to insure all the patterns are pointing in the same direction and their repetition follows the same spacing and order over the entire side of the quilt.

A true edge to edge quilting will have the same repeated pattern on both sides, while most choose to leave the opposite side with a solid color cloth, matching one of the colors on the edge to edge quilting side. Usually, the maker will start at one side and work it until the entire side is complete and the work top to bottom, piecing the patterns together to form the finished product.

Color And Thread Balanced Throughout Project

Edge to edge quilting offers an economy in your work since only two or three designs are used through the entire quilting process. It also renders a more balanced thread count over the life of the quilt and allows color matching of light and dark cloth and thread that patchwork quilts cannot duplicate.

With edge to edge quilting it is typical for only one color of thread to be used when sewing the block together. You will need to determine how you want the thread to show. With two different patterns of materials, color can be hidden in half the blocks and evident in the rest, or a contrasting thread can be used as extra decoration over the entire quilt.

When you first decide to make a quilt you should give thought to the person who is going to receive the quilt. Their age and their gender are two factors that can help you decide. A young girl may not have the same taste as her brother, or mother and you want to make certain your efforts are appreciated.