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Event Type: Lecture
Event Title: Backing, Binding, Batting, Beauty: designing a quilt from back to front
Presenter: David Owen Hastings
Date: September 12, 2026 @ 1 pm
Learn how convenient and smart it is to design and construct a modern quilt, starting from the back!
1 hour + Q&A: With a little thought and pre-planning, the steps to making a quilt can be much more efficient, saving the best parts for last. This lecture comes with a downloadable handout, helpful for planning your next modern quilt.
BACKING: Build your backing first, after deciding on the overall dimensions of the finished product. Make sure to include a quilt label, stitched in place!
BINDING: Create your binding strips second. Regardless of binding style, it saves time in the end to have the binding prepped and ready to go.
BATTING: Have you considered using your batting, on top of the backing, as a foundation? This is a great way to quickly build up a quilt, anchoring the elements as you go. Learn how to prep and mark your batting for quick assembly.
BEAUTY: Finally, enjoy piecing and building a beautiful modern quilt top as a last step, quilting as you go. Get the tedium out of the way while planning your design.
David Owen Hastings
DESIGNER, ARTIST, MODERN QUILTER
David Owen Hastings is a modern quilter, speaker and teacher. He creates richly layered contemporary artwork and modern minimal quilt designs. For over 25 years, David has exhibited his modern quilts and stitched paper artwork in galleries and juried shows.
David’s graphic design background and creative approach to modern quilting has led to a busy schedule of workshops and lectures on quilting, fine art and textile techniques. Sharing knowledge, encouraging creativity, and teaching new skills are personal passions. He also loves to travel, especially in Asia, and enjoys sharing his experiences and inspiration through travel photos and stories.
