Sashing. Binding. Backing. Say What?
Ever heard a quilting term and found yourself a tad bit stumped? Here are few terms explained.
Quilt Top
The quilt top is the entire assembled top side of the quilt.
Sashing
The fabric strips that are sewn between each t-shirt square are called sashing strips.
Cornerstones
Cornerstones are the small accent squares at each intersection of the sashing strips.
Backing
The backing is the back side of the quilt and usually consists of one large solid piece of fabric.
Batting
The batting is the layer between the quilt top and the backing. It can be either cotton or polyester. Cotton is a natural fiber and lends to a more even look. Polyester is lighter in weight and can add more puffiness to a quilt. T Squared Quilts usually have a cotton batting or a cotton/polyester blend.
Binding
The quilt binding is the "trim" that goes along the outside edge of the quilt and conceals the raw outer edges. The binding is machine stitched to the front side of the quilt and hand stitched to the back.
Interfacing
Fusible interfacing is a light-weight material that is heat-fused with an iron to the back side of the t-shirt. Because jersey knit is extremely stretchy and can easily lose it's shape, interfacing is applied to add structure and stabilize the t-shirt square without adding bulk.
Hanging Sleeve
Quilts can be hung on a wall for display. A hanging sleeve is sewn to the top back side of the quilt to allow for a rod which can be mounted to the wall.