Hi....birthing a quilt is when you put the pieced top and backing fabric right sides together then the batting (in that proper layer order) -- stitch all around the outside edge - leaving an opening. Then turn the quilt right side out through the opening. Then stitch the opening closed. This method eliminates the need for binding around the edge....lots of people do this and then quilt - but i've only ever used it when i'm tying the quilt.