How to Make Your First Quilt – A Free 5-Part Video Series for Beginners

Welcome to Straight Stitching: How to Make Your First Quilt – A Free 5-Part Video Series for Beginners

Hey there, friend! I'm Tiffany from Straight Stitching, and I’m so excited to welcome you into the world of quilting.

If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to make a quilt, but I have no idea where to start,” this series is just for you. I created a step-by-step, beginner-friendly video series that walks you through the entire quilting process — and it’s completely free on YouTube!

This series is perfect for first-time quilters or anyone who wants a refresher on the basics. All you need is some fabric, a little time, and a willingness to try something new. Let’s break it down:

🧵 Video 1: Piecing Your Quilt Top

Learn how to choose fabrics, lay out your blocks, and sew your quilt top together with simple, beginner-friendly techniques.

🧷 Video 2: Basting Your Quilt

I’ll show you how to layer your quilt top with batting and backing, and how to baste it all together to get ready for quilting.

✨ Video 3: Quilting Techniques

We’ll explore some easy quilting options that are perfect for your first quilt, whether you're quilting by machine or hand.

✂️ Video 4: Trimming & Preparing the Binding

Your quilt is almost done! Let’s trim it up and get the binding ready so it looks clean and professional.

🧵 Video 5: Attaching the Binding

In our final step, I’ll walk you through how to attach your binding — the finishing touch that brings it all together.

Ready to Start Your Quilting Journey?


If you want more helpful tips, quilt patterns, and beginner tutorials — don’t forget to subscribe to my channel and join my email list for exclusive content and freebies just for quilters like you!

Thanks for being here — and remember, progress over perfection. You’ve got this 💛

Happy quilting,
Tiffany
Straight Stitching

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