Tip of the Week: Folding Quilts on the Bias

Is there anything more distracting (or frustrating) at a quilt exhibit or trunk show than those pesky fold lines created when quilts have been folded for storage and/or shipping? Folding and re-folding quilts can lead to permanent creases. Rolling quilts is a good option, but not always the most effective solution for traveling or shipping.
By folding the quilt on the bias, rather than in the typical vertical and horizontal directions, you avoid stressing the fabric and batting. Follow these simple steps, and your quilts will remain crease-free for years to come.
1. Unfold your quilt on a flat surface.
2. Fold one bottom corner up and into the center of the quilt.

3. Fold the remaining bottom corner up and into the center of the quilt.

4. Continue by folding the remaining two (top) corners into the center.



From The Quilt Show, June 22, 2008