Mastering Chain Piecing: Speed Up Your Quilting Process

✂️Chain piecing is a technique that helps quilters sew their quilt blocks together more efficiently and quickly.

🧵To chain piece, align the pieces you want to sew together and feed them one after the other through the sewing machine, without cutting the thread in between.

📌Use sticky notes or clips to mark the top of each block and keep track of the order while chain piecing.

📍Start by sewing the top block of the first column, then continue sewing block by block, row by row, until the quilt is complete.

⏲️Chain piecing allows for easy organization and makes it convenient to take breaks or pack away the quilt for later.

What is chain piecing?

—Chain piecing is a quilting technique where you sew multiple pieces together in a continuous chain without cutting the thread in between. It saves time and effort by streamlining the piecing process.

Why is chain piecing useful?

—Chain piecing allows you to quickly sew quilt blocks together, increasing your efficiency and reducing the time spent on individual seams. It also helps keep your pieces organized and minimizes thread waste.

Do I need special tools for chain piecing?

—No, chain piecing can be done with a standard sewing machine and basic sewing tools. However, using sticky notes or clips to mark the top of each block can be helpful for organization.

Can I chain piece different types of blocks?

—Chain piecing works best with blocks that are the same size and shape. It may require some adaptation for blocks with different shapes or angles, but the general concept remains the same.

Can I take breaks while chain piecing?

—Yes, one of the advantages of chain piecing is that it allows for easy breaks. You can temporarily stop at the end of a row or column and resume sewing later without losing your progress.

00:00Introduction: Quilter's frustration with chain piecing

00:59Explanation of chain piecing and its benefits

03:45Demonstration of chain piecing technique and tips for organizing blocks

06:36Continuing the chain piecing process and handling long strips

08:24Completion of the chain piecing of the quilt

09:20Benefits of chain piecing and its storage convenience

09:50Closing remarks and invitation for questions