MacThayer

I zig-zag stitch all around the perimeter of a quilt before I do the binding. It fastens all of the layers together at the edge, and for me, it makes binding easier. I also leave the batting longer, like 1 1/2 to 2 inches, so this "perimeter baste" usually ends up being cut off. I think it's whatever you're used to, as long as it works!

maviskw

I liked this method better than Sharon's, but I do a little more to make it accurate. No measuring. To begin, I fold a triangle into the beginning end and press very well. Then fold in half as usual and sew binding on, starting 6 to 8 inches from that triangle. When you reach the end, stop 6 to 8 inches from the tip of the triangle. Pin binding well as you want it to be sewn. Overlap end over beginning triangle and cut the end tail at the base of the triangle. That spot shows exactly the width of the binding strip. Now your two ends are overlapped exactly as far as the binding strip is wide. Pick up ends, place right sides together, twist to a right angle and sew on the pressed line. Then I finger press the seam open before I trim. It's a lot easier when you have more fabric to grab onto. Then trim. Fold it back where it belongs, and you have the perfect join.

Good Luck!

oldtisme

maviskw,Wow she talks fast in that video! I had no problem watching her hands & learning how to do this method but listening to her & understanding forget it lol.

BETTY62

I do my binding like #1piecemaker does hers.

MarleneC

This is the best video/instruction for preparing a quilt for binding. This is the part I always dread most. Added it to my favorites. Thank you.

DebD800

I love Sharon Schamber's method. Until I watched her video I dreaded the binding process. Now I actually look forward to it and my bindings always come out really well.

joe'smom

I was watching this Schamber video, and the only thing I don't quite get is, why does she measure a new seam allowance when sewing the binding to the front of the quilt (she folds the binding in thirds). Why not just use the 1/4" seam allowance? Do most of you use a 1/4" seam there, or do you find that to be too small?

gale

I measure for a new seam allowance. Sometimes I do a test on some scrap to make sure it'll fit all the way around but not be too big.