The Final Stitch Episode 3: Trimming and Squaring Your Quilt

[@terrijones3386]

I am loving these tutorials Natalie you have a wonderful teaching ability

[@jamessturdivant7455]

Hi, Thanks I sure enjoyed this Final Stitch it was very helpful for me. I don't put border strips on my quilts, I just make larger quilts. The way you explained squaring borders makes total sense to me. Guess what, my next quilt is going to be done with border strips. Thank you so much, please keep all the weekly tutorials going, love them all. James

[@patstrawhouse4005]

Great series, Natalie! So glad you’ve added these to the Missouri Star lineup! Stay well! Muskoka, Ontario 🇨🇦

[@danielploszkiewicz1058]

I’ve been waiting for this installment of the series! Thank you, it was very helpful. Squaring is something I struggle with, especially with larger quilts!

[@sylviaparnell6736]

Another great video by Natalie......excellent information.....Liz in the background reinforces and clarifies for us. GREAT TEAM EFFORT👍

[@Kari77251]

I am so grateful for these Final Stitch videos. They are the perfect addition to my weekly MSQVS (Missouri Star Quilting Video Schedule)! Keep them coming, Natalie!

[@dialarkingsley3924]

Great information, your explanation & demo is excellent. Especially like your tip at the end on how to better use your diagonals on the straight rule. Thanks Natalie, from Ontario, Canada.

[@debbiebombard3521]

This was very helpful and I think it will help a lot when I trim my next quilt. I really enjoy watching the turorials from Missourii Star and have learned so much, they are one of the first places I go to to learn and solve problems and I thank you all

[@reneebroceus7001]

Oh gosh! Thank you so much! My quilts are never even. This way makes sooo much sense. Natalie, I love love love your videos.

[@suejagello2740]

Natalie, you are SOOO knowledgable! Great tutorial!

[@terriparthum5860]

This has been so helpful!! I keep hearing "square your blocks" or "square your quilt". I thought I would need a huge table or my floor, but now I know I can do this on my kitchen counter with my mat underneath.

[@nielafernandez7354]

Natalie love yourFinal Stitch episodes. You’ve showed me so many helpful tips already I especially like Trimming & Squaring episodes. Your knowledge of quilting helps me to grow as a quilter. Thank you for your expertise and willingness to share.

[@sharbubr2802]

Natalie, you explain things so well and concisely. Needed this today to square up a small art quilt and have quite of few actual pieced quilts I’ve been avoiding since I was intimidated by the next steps. Your Final Stitch videos are critical and much appreciated. Have a blessed day. More whole cloth examples please.

[@denisegomez4026]

Hi Natalie and Liz! This tutorial was so helpful. I didn't realize how spoiled I was, as my longarm girl, trims all my quilts. I've been wanting to start the quilting part of my quilts myself, so this info will be very handy,. Wish me luck! Also, a big THANK YOU to MSQC for all you do in helping us all stay safe in these difficult times.

[@knittingfoxmontana9730]

Hi Natalie. I really liked this video. Thank you for not talking so fast and taking your time on the video. Very much appreciated. :)

[@evansdebbie5953]

Great tutorial about a topic I haven't seen so well demonstrated anywhere else! Thanks Natalie! Keep them coming.

[@christinaelliott8186]

This is the best squaring up and trimming quilt video!! I learned the why as well as the how which is missed in other videos. Thank you so much, Natalie!

[@marshawallace7522]

Great tip on making a curved corner. Wonderful tutorial ladies!

[@patriciahibbard7345]

I agree, you have a knack for teaching Natalie! Thank you!!!

[@leslievarkonyi548]

Thank you! With this tutorial I was finally able to square a quilt that did not have a traditional border. Excellent advice about consistent cutting following a common point. As a new quilter Final Stitch is just what's needed to move forward on new projects.

[@sassieanne]

Hi, Natalie, thanks for all the tips for squaring up our quilts. The Final Stitch is great for all of us that are learning to quilt.

[@hopegilbert5899]

Natalie, you are your mother's daughter 😃. You are an increadable teacher. Thank you

[@rosemurphy5650]

Thank you Natalie, your tips are always so informative. Keep the postings coming.

[@kimberlyd9049]

This was such a great tutorial! Your timing is perfect given where I am with a few projects! Excellent. Wonderful pace, great camera coverage and lots of ideas about how to proceed. Thank you!

[@mrsbtheo]

I would love to learn how to quilt a whole cloth quilt. My eldest daughter wants a quilt, but isn't into patchwork. I love watching videos by you, Jenny and Misty...keep them coming!!!

[@petmomful2260]

This is exactly what I needed to know. Thank you!!!

[@sharonrimsza7960]

Love this. I have a huge quilt that I just removed from the long arm and the recipient is going to hang it. No borders. All large half-square triangles. (7 1/2 sq) Better be ‘squared’-a.k.a. Absolutely straight.👍

[@aherring10]

Natalie, and you and your mom and Misty, ALWAYS make me feel more comfortable about my amateur quilting! Thank you!😘

[@avrilvalentine8839]

Hi from Vancouver Island, B.C. Canada. I just discovered Natalie’s “The Final Stitch”. Thanks for the tip of using a Square ruler to start at the corners - never thought of that. DUH! I’m a avid presser throughout the entire process of creating a quilt top and I always press my quilt before I start the trimming stage. I look forward to watching more of your presentations and learning more Tips & Tricks.

[@SewPerky]

I am doing more modern style quilts that have a lot of negative space. So more tips/tricks on squaring whole cloth would be really helpful! You are doing a GREAT job with these videos Natalie....thank you so much🙏🏻 Concord, NC

[@boxgirl51]

Wonderful tutorial Natalie! Love them all. Thanks so much.

[@caroloster4615]

I'm a total beginner, but this was so very helpful! I learned a lot by watching this, and can't wait to incorporate these suggestions into my next quilt!

[@barbaraburkhardt]

Excellent series! Natalie, you do a great job with your explanations. Very easy to understand. I also like the background moderator, too. It makes the series more of a conversation with questions and comments that a person standing there watching you do this would have, if they were there. I also like how the person's query is printed out before you start your demonstration.

[@Wild1_ValerieG]

Hi Natalie. I love these videos that tackle various issues that may come up while crating a quilt. This video made squaring up a quilt this week much easy and successful.

[@oroscomi]

This is so much easier than laying it out on the floor and feeling I have to cut 1 long line. Aligning to the border inside seam gives me the confidence that it'll be straight from corner to corner. I've come close to grabbing hubbys chalk snap line! 😂😂

[@georgiahanchera6449]

Natalie, you covered all points! A perfect video for me as I am trying to cut my first wonky quilt! You have an amazing teaching style…easy to listen to, easy to follow! Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@itimm1730]

VERY nice video!!! I learned a few things and enjoyed you as a presenter/teacher. You are a natural!

[@joycesullivan9679]

I’ve struggling to square a whole cloth quilt. You really gave me some great pointers. I hope you continue with these tutorials.

[@margiewest4819]

Thank you! You just helped me accomplish what I have never been good at! Great tutorial!

[@paulaweston5242]

Love your Final Stitch episodes. Keep them coming. Natalie, you are a great teacher. Now I know how to trim a quilt without borders. Thank you.

[@Libaluff]

This tutorial, and the one about binding, are the two most helpful tutorials I have used. They are so well explained and mean you can get a good result even if you aren’t an experienced quilter and your work isn’t perfectly aligned. Thank you Natalie!!! Xxx

[@victoriarobison5006]

Watched AGAIN- Great info! Thank you Natalie

[@jennyc9318]

Thank you, Natalie! I never knew how to do this before now. You give the information in a very methodical manner so that we can understand just how to do it. Great teaching! MSQC needs to have you do even more live videos!

[@paulettefusselman3279]

I enjoy Natalie’s show. She is always practical and her information is so usable. Thank you.

[@annwallace6122]

Wonderful lesson. Thank you for helping me with squaring up my quilts !

[@annemettethomsen2095]

Great tutorial. Now I have an idea to finish my quilts. Thank you. MSCQ is the reason I started quilting and getting better. I am a huge fan and love my Friday mornings watching your tutorials. Stay safe. ❤️ from Northern Denmark 🇩🇰🇩🇰

[@donnamcelhose1250]

Natalie, I really enjoy your show! I especially enjoy your calm, knowledge and delivery! You make common quilting difficulties make sense and show us a solution!!! Thank you!!

[@ruthwingfield5549]

Very good guidelines for squaring up different kinds of quilts!

[@susieleam9950]

Thanks Natalie, I love watching you!!

[@clh1trh]

Thanks Natalie- some really great tips to give me more confidence when squaring up.

[@sadie_girl]

Thanks Natalie. These videos are so helpful for newbies, as well as seasoned quilters.

[@alleynehardaker8155]

I watched this video a few days ago; I’m just finishing a baby quilt and thought I’m going to watch Natalie’s video again to make sure I remember exactly how she squared up her quilt. Thank you for all these learning opportunities

[@patriciaforgays6758]

I am new and a self-taught quilter. Many of my family members, who live across the country, try to talk me through how to do some quilting techniques however it never translates and I end up with a mess. Your videos are superb! As others have commented, you have a certain calm and teaching technique that clicks with me and I love them. Keep up the videos! Nicely done!

[@catherinenaugle3484]

Love your tutorials! You are a good teacher! Thank you, Natalie!

[@kathyturner4069]

Exactly what I needed to know! Thanks!

[@elsafischer3247]

Thank you for your tips I have learn very much with your tutorials From Switzerland

[@rhondapolk3425]

Love these tutorials , have learned alot in just 3 episodes! Thank you Missouri star !

[@ruthwingfield5549]

Natalie, I enjoy these programs so much. Your tips are great!

[@chuchiedoubek772]

Natalie, great tutorial. It’s my first time to trim and square up the quilt, thank you!!! ❤

[@victoriarobison5006]

I am so glad I watched this tutorial again! I trimmed and squared my quilt so easy because of your knowledge! Thank you!

[@kathywhitlatch8074]

Yes more on whole cloth quilt squaring please! Enjoying your series Natalie!!

[@cynthiafedak4714]

Of all the tutorials I have watched yours is far the best, you explain everything down to the letter, show it slowly. I love to sew quilts, but usually had a hard time with the squaring. Not anymore. I sew clothes too and love your top!

[@lynnlegault4042]

I love watching Natalie's videos....especially this one so much good information

[@juanitahooker132]

I love the Final Stitch tutorials. I learn something new with each one. Keep them coming

[@hazelann63]

Loving your videos Natalie

[@marywise2014]

So very informative. Thank you for sharing your tips! Looking forward to MSQCs future videos ❤

[@dorothycarver6726]

Wow Thank You!!!! I just cut off the edges to match the quilt top never knew to square the corners now my quilts will be soooo much better. My sisters will think I'm a pro. Thank you again. Love all the videos from MSQC I have learned a lot

[@jandyprins]

This video came at just the right time for me. I have finished quilting and am ready to grime the edges and start binding.

[@margm4]

Love your videos Natalie.....you’re just so knowledgeable and easy to listen to. You’re the best❤️🇦🇺

[@kathleenmahan462]

I’ve never done a whole cloth quilt. Squaring up is a challenge. These tutorials are very educational, Natalie. 👍🏻

[@Elkycreates]

I can’t believe you just solved my headache problem about my crooked edged quilt. What a genius idea to stitch and flip fabric on the edge..now THAT is really cool! Thank you!🥰

[@leonakofoed289]

Natalie! You teach so well. So glad you are able to do these tutorials- the are so helpful.

[@kkx23]

Natalie These videos are great.You are excellent with your examples and explaining how to get things done. Please keep them comming!!!

[@deborahfie7011]

Natalie, I love your tutorials please don't stop! I'm a self taught quilter and can use all the help I can get!

[@helencowen135]

Love this series, thank you Natalie, you explain so clearly which takes the scariness out of it

[@funinthesun671]

Love your topics, Natalie! Can tell you’ve been quilting for many moons. You’re teriffic!

[@gloriakillingsworth8499]

Love this tutorial. Love your hair style on this video!!

[@ladeanegalloway8595]

Natalie, you look georgious in that blouse. You have such a great teaching technique.

[@kathleengillen6096]

Thank you Natalie, you are great!

[@louisedaoust9502]

Hello Nat, I just loved this tutorial. I am always stuck with squaring up my quilts. But with these tips and tricks my life is going so much easier. Thank you so much for everything.

[@patmorehead2690]

Natalie, thank you, thank you - you make it look so easy. Perfect timing. Keep these up we love them!!!

[@ellamacleod3185]

Natalie I love watching your tutorials. Please keep them coming

[@CaleanWsh]

Thanks Natalie and Liz! Never knew how to square an already quilted quilt before! GREAT help!

[@denisewarrick4461]

Once again I have learned something knew. Thanks so much. Stay safe and healthy.

[@amypeterson5184]

I am just starting my quilting journey and I am so thankful for all your videos. You are a great teacher. :)

[@angiesewtherapy6628]

Oh my gosh. I never thought of using those templates for the corners. Especially the 6.5" x 24.5". Yay!

[@maemichels1967]

I love this series. I have learned a lot. Thanks

[@barbarad7193]

Thanks, Nat! Picking up some wonderful tips to help me in squaring or adding unique corners to my projects. Happy Birthday to MSQC!

[@1231234brenda]

Natalie, thanks so much! I'm a newbie, haven't stated a quilt yet. I am learning so much from you. I plan to start small, maybe a pillow. You are a natural, keep the tutorials coming!!!

[@junewilson7406]

Natalie, you are doing a fantastic job! I have learned so much from every video you have done. Keep it up! You are a great teacher!

[@kaylac3367]

This was a FANTASTIC video!!! Thank you Natalie! I didn't know all the info on the corners. So grateful!

[@motorhouse11]

Thank you for sharing your skills of squaring up a quilt.

[@Libaluff]

I have needed this tutorial for years. It is the single most helpful tute I have seen about quilting. I will refer to this time and again when I get to this stage of my quilts. Thank you, Natalie x

[@JudyGoldthorp]

Thanks for the great tips. Many of my quilts do not have borders, so your tips for those quilts were very helpful.

[@donnareid9221]

I love these tutorials!! I have learned so much. Please keep these tutorials coming! Natalie you are a great instructor. Thank you !

[@jacquelinetrowell2862]

Thank you for all the great guidelines!! I really needed to see this.

[@cherylmoore5149]

Great job Natalie. So helpful and very timely. I have two baby quilts ready to trim. Thank you!

[@bobbiela37]

Wonderful instructions. Keep up the good work. Love your show!

[@kimmenuckles3926]

I love these finishing videos. I’m learning so much. Natalie, you’re a good teacher..

[@victoriarobison5006]

Thank you!! You have demonstrated the answers that were,asked and I've also wondered about!