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.

WIN A PRIZE

Share Your Progress and Win Big!

We’re absolutely buzzing to give away weekly prizes for Instagram or Facebook posts featuring the hashtag #ThoseTreesQAL.

Here’s the lowdown:

• What to Post: Share a pic of your assembled quilt top

• Where to Post: Post on Instagram or Facebook with the hashtag #ThoseTreesQAL. Make sure your profile is public so we can see your post!

• When to Post: between October 2nd and 8th, 2024.

• What You Could Win: A $70 gift voucher for our "Quilt Maker Academy." This is your chance to explore a wide range of exciting courses and take your quilting skills to the next level!

Each picture you post counts as an entry, and there’s no limit to how many times you can enter in a single week. Remember, each week is a new opportunity to win, so keep those entries coming!

We’ll randomly select a winner from all eligible posts, and the lucky quilter will be announced in next week’s blog post. So, get those fabrics cut and those photos posted—you might just be our lucky star this week!

How to Win Prizes on Instagram and Facebook

Alright, fab quilters, it's time to show off those stunning fabric finds! This week’s photo challenge is a breeze:

• Snap a pic of your chosen materials. Don't forget to tag it with #ThoseTreesQAL.

• Make sure your Instagram profile is public or share your post in our Facebook group.

• Each pic counts as an entry, and guess what? There’s no limit! Post away all week long. Remember, entries reset every week, so keep those posts coming.

• Your photos need to be posted between October 2nd and 8th. We’ll pick a winner randomly from all eligible entries and announce the lucky star in next week’s blog post. Good luck, and may your fabric choices be as fabulous as you are!