Award-winning quilter and author Kathy K. Wylie offers quilting lectures and workshops, specializing in appliqué techniques.
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Finishing Steps

Finishing Steps: Quilt Appraisal

Your quilt has value. A quilt appraisal by a certified professional will establish this value for insurance or other purposes.

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Finishing Steps: Quilt Photograph

I believe it is important to photograph each quilt as it is completed. This week, we will consider how to get a good quilt photograph.

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Finishing Steps: Hanging Sleeve

Many quilts are not complete without a hanging sleeve. Wall quilts, obviously, but also any quilts that will be displayed in an exhibit must be hung. This week will focus on preparing a quilt for hanging.

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Finishing Steps: Labels Part 3

The three-part discussion about quilt labels concludes with examples of labels from some of my quilts.

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Finishing Steps: Labels Part 2

In its most basic form, a quilt label identifies the maker of the quilt. But it can be so much more. This article will focus on how to design an ideal label.

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Finishing Steps: Labels Part 1

A quilt isn’t properly finished until it is documented with a quilt label. This article will discuss the methods and materials that can be used to create a fabric quilt label.

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Finishing Steps: Binding

This article is not about how to bind a quilt. Rather, it describes a well-executed binding and offers some tips on how to achieve these standards.

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Finishing Steps: Washing & Blocking

There are a number of finishing steps before a quilt is truly finished and this new series will explore each one. This week, we will discuss washing and blocking.

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