I made a few table runners and did not want t bind them. I sew the batting on the wrong side then the two quilted fabric right side together and turned them inside out...then I machine quilted and did a fake binding by stitching around the edges. I was thinking this may work for doing baby quilts..hmmm...has anyone ever done that??

Good idea.

One name for this is "birthing" a quilt :wink: :D:D:D

Yes, I made a baby "floor" blanket the way you explained. Nothing fancy, made from flannel, warm & easily laundered.

It's easy & fast.

I think the biggest quilt I've "birthed" was around 36x36 inches. It was a quilt for a friend's little dog. It worked great for that size. However, I think that the larger the quilt, the harder it would be to use this method.

http://www.hgtv.com/video/birthing-a...deo/index.html
Thanks Amma...I found this video using that name.

here is another - larger quilt http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nroeCv904NQ

I did that for one I finished for MIL on thursday..it was a throw for one of her great-grandsons...she was in a hurry for it so I finished it for her.

I used that method on one of my DGD quilts. It worked great.

I agree, Boscobd. The largest one I've done was 44x62. The problem is the quilting "uses up" the front or backing material depending on the way one quilts, so the quilting design may not reach the borders evenly. On this one, I lost 1/2" of backing. To keep from having to shorten the quilt and mess up the design, I had to put extra wide binding tape on the bottom backside. A save is as good as a win to me!

I have finished a number of baby quilts and wall hangings in this way. Anything bigger could be done, but would take a lot of pulling & tugging to get it all turned and squared up to be able to quilt.

can you post a picture of this? that would be awesome.

Birthing a Quilt

This is a quick method for finishing a quilt's edges. It can be used in combination with adding prairie points or ruffles or just as it is. A quilt backing is sewn with to the quilt top and batting with right sides together, leaving an opening on one side. The quilt is then turned and the opening slip stitched closed. Quilting can be added at this time. A great alternative for baby and art quilts.
I am looking on line for one that is a good picture of it. There are a few videos. I think I am going to do this with my fleece leftover squares .

I've done some that way. Works OK

I did this for a king size very thick quilt! It turned out great!

Oh yes, I have done that. No problem!

judee

sure it will work. My mom just made a twin size quilt like that for my daughter and we tied it. It's just fine. She just did a stitching around it and it helps it keep it's shape.

I just did 2 twin size quilts that way and then tied them. It worked fine and they look really cute. I used a thick polyester batting in them so they really look fluffy. I didn't have time to take pictures but I will ask my niece to get some as they were for 2 of her kids for Christmas. I have also done baby quilts that way when I use fleece for the back.

I've done quilts of every size this way. For many years, this was the only way that I finished quilts. This method works best if you cut and stitch accurately. Once it's flipped and the turning hole stitched up, it's important to pin carefully and fairly close together so that the quilt layers don't shift as you are quilting it.

Yes. It works great.

I like your idea.

I haven't but my daughter told me she did and it worked great.

I am just about finished on my husbands quilt I was all excited about doing this for his..he said Carolyn I want a binding....Arugh...I should have never told him and just did it. Oh will...I will do it in my next one that I am making which is the core quilt. I think it is going to be my worst quilt ever....its hard to line up the seams...I have never sewn curves before. Its a challenge...My seam ripper is handy. I gave up though when I sewed the long strips together.

I do this for some of my baby quilts.

Yes, I've done some things that way, but I just don't like the finished product; too hard to get the seam pressed perfectly. And I find it is easier to see that you didn't sew a perfectly straight seam. I rather roll the backing to the front and do a fake binding that way.

Yes, it works for baby quilts. Use that method for all table runners, place mats etc.

I just finished 2 twin sized sandwich quilts that way. I was so afraid it was going to be a pain but in fact it was a lot easier than I thought. So, if it worked on my twin sized I'm sure it'll work on your baby blankets. In fact about 20 years ago thats how I made my first grandsons blankets. Just remember or at least it was easier for me to sew with the batting on top. You can keep an eye on things a lot better and it won't get caught in the bottom feeds. Good Luck!

I did a twin size snowball pattern for my great grand son and then I tied it. My grandmother did that most of the time.

When I began quilting I didn't know how to do a binding so I did all my quilts this way and for a quick and easy quilt still do....I have done up to Queen size and I put 3 inch strips a faux border all the way around the top. When I turn inside out I then do stitch in ditch within the quilt design and then around the faux border....then just hand sew my opening at the base.

I have done this, and I have more problem getting the seam on the edge to press flat, that I'd just as soon do a binding!

Yes & it works great. Do just like the table runners. It is a fast way of getting a small quilt done.

Yes & it works great. Do just like the table runners. It is a fast way of getting a small quilt done.

Done it several times and it turns out nicely.

I always call that "turn and topstitch" because of using it in apparel and purse construction :)

I have done that with many quilts, all sizes and another thing I do is round the corners so I don't have to worry about points when I turn them. Eleanor Burns does it all the time on her program, or she did years ago.

Carol J.

Yes, I have done this many times. This is how you
make a comforter. You can use two layers of
polyester batting to make it extra fluffy and warm.
King sized comforters are easily made this way.

If you have a serger for the edge...it lays flat...But even with reg sewing I've never had a problem with that....

As you can tell I am very new to sewing...too funny I never thought of this before.

This look Wonderful!!

Yes it works great! I've even done it on large sized quilts.

I do it for the hospital quilts sometimes. It is called the pillowcase turn.