DresiArnaz

How hard would this be?
Baby quilt based on Donna Jordans most recent tutorial.
Instead of binding, I'm thinking of using piping, and flipping it before I quilt. So batting, quilt top pretty side up, piping all around, backing ugly side up, stitch around, leaving opening to finish piping, flip, close and quilt.

Would this be doable or is it just way too much going on? A recipe for disaster?

Thank you for reading.

Dresi

DresiArnaz

Hmmm. Maybe I could practice by making a potholder...

bearisgray

I think I would try something placemat sized to work out how to do the corners and joining the piping ends before working on a quilt.



But I have never worked there with piping.

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Gemm

My only comment would be that I found my fabric was more inclined to pucker during quilting when I did this kind of "turn it right sides out" method. It might have been inexperience (I did this a long time ago) as well as choosing a batting that was pretty thick, but I do remember after one disaster (that was never gifted because it ended up such a mess) I pledged to only tie quilts that I made like that. I think Bearisgray's idea to try something small first will allow you to troubleshoot and try to anticipate any issues before the main event. Good luck to you!

Iceblossom

Way back in the day I used to do a lot more trims and lace and such on baby quilts.

Definitely try a few things, particularly the corners. The flip and stuff, not really an issue I don't think. Just how to work the corners...

I found making a gentle curve better than a square.

DresiArnaz

Yes, a slight curve no corners would definitely be better.

Onebyone

You may like the self mitering way to back a small quilt. Jenny Doan has a video tutorial how to do a small quilt like this and it can be quilted on a regular machine.

Tartan

I did not like that I couldn’t get as smooth a quilted look as when I quilt and then bind a quilt. Try your potholder to see how it goes for you.

Heathermom2opmc

I am not sure what experience you have with piping, but I reupholster furniture (have done this for over 20 years and just recently tried quilting). Nearly every project I uses piping. A couple of things to keep in mind. When making piping, especially on a lighter weight project like a quilt you will most definitely want to cut your strips on the bias. Corners are easily dealt with by either 1 snip and a 90 degree turn of the piping or curving it with many easing cuts on the extra fabric you sew on. If you are buying it, then I would make sure it is on the more flexible side. I also would ask, how many layers can your sewing machine stitch through. Your description indicates top, batting, backing and then 2 layers for the batting. That is assuming no seams in the flimsy that you would need to sew through. Some sewing machines would have trouble with all this bulk. I always sew my piping on using a zipper foot. This was how I was taught and it works for me. You can get nice and close to the piping using this foot. While a piping foot (they have another name that is escaping my brain at the moment), can work, many projects I do vary in thickness, so a zipper foot works best for me. Lastly I would caution you with pre-made rope piping. It can untwist upon many washings. I had this happen on a pillow cover I made for a client. Just my 2 cents on the topic. Good luck let us know what you decide to do. Nothing ventured nothing gained right!!

Fabric Galore

I would be very hesitant about sewing the quilt together and then turning. I did that on a table runner and I was very disappointed with the results. I should have hand tied it instead of quilting because it had puckers from the fulness of the top.