I have a large panel. I am backing it with minkee and not using a batting since I want it to be a light-weight blankee for my great-grandson to drag around. Since I don't want to bind it, I am planning to use the birthing method. I will use cross-hatch quilting. But I can't figure out the steps needed to accomplish this. Hoping you all can help.

It is fairly easy. You sew the top and bottom fabric wrong sides together, leaving an area of out 8 to 12 inches open. Then roll the quilt from one corner towards the opening and then reach into the opening and pull the rolled fabric thru the the opening and then put your hands inside the quilt and push the corners out and flatten the fabrics. Stitch up the opening. You quilt it after it is birthed. Most people tie the quilts.

My concern would be the Minky stretching before you have a chance to quilt it or as it is quilted.

Thank you so much. Just the info I was looking for.

Shouldn't it be right sides together??

Actually, I have always sewn the top and backing fabric right sides together, so that when it is "birthed" (turned), the right sides of the fabric are showing on the outside.

My question exactly when I read the instructions!

You are right everyone, I quickly realized it needs to be right sides together. All is good.

Helpful tip!!
I just finished some placemats that I "birthed", and discovered what Elmer's washable glue is best for:

I used it to close up the opening before I top stitched it closed. Worked like a charm and I finally was able to make it line up exactly right.

So very sorry about that - but it is WRONG sides together.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...t-t185445.html

Very helpful info!!!