How Do You Measure Quilt Fabric For Sashing?
Sashing a quilt involves sewing strips of fabric between each quilt block to surround the blocks with vertical and horizontal strips of fabric. The desired effect with sashing is to set off the quilt blocks and help to enhance the patterns and colors in the quilt blocks. Figure and measure your quilt fabric for sashing a quilt in the same way you would figure fabric requirements for any quilt block. Draw a diagram of your quilt as it will look with the sashing. Include the correct number of quilt blocks in the rows. For example, if your quilt will be five quilt blocks across and three quilt blocks down, draw 15 quilt blocks in a grid configuration. Note the dimensions of the quilt blocks to help you know what numbers you are working with. Determine the width of the sashing strips. For example, if you want your sashing strips to be 2 inches wide, cut strips that are 2.5 inches wide (for seam allowances). Note the sashing width on your diagram. Calculate how long the horizontal sashing s
