sashing

Sashing in quilting refers to the fabric strips that are sewn between the main fabric blocks of a quilt. These strips, called sashing, serve several purposes: they help frame each block, create visual separation to showcase individual designs, and add to the overall structure and stability of the quilt. Sashing can be of uniform width or varied, and it often enhances the quilt's aesthetic by providing contrast or complementing the fabrics used. In essence, sashing acts as a border between blocks, contributing both to the visual appeal and the integrity of the finished quilt.