Fold over back for binding
 

Another ?..I really don't want to have to sew binding onto these tablerunners(ufo), and since I'm quilting on l/a cant "birth", so my next lazy way is maybe just rolling the backing over to front and sew down with machine....Any one do that? How much do you allow for that fold over?....maybe an inch? Thanks

I've used this method.
http://www.prettyprudent.com/2011/11...nding-a-quilt/

Definitely! I do this a lot, and one my grandmothers did ALL of her quilts this way. If I use flannel on the back I almost always bring it over to the front as I like the slightly fuzzy edge.

The length of the leftover bit depends on how wide you want your binding to be, and if you need a 2nd fold for raveling - if you're using something that doesn't ravel you don't need a 2nd layer.

For flannel or cotton batting, I usually do as Tartan described - leave about an inch (I probably actually do more like an inch and a half because I like wider binding sometimes), fold the raw edge in to meet the batting edge, and then fold the whole shebang over and stitch it down. I don't press the folds but you could if you wanted to.

If you glue-baste ahead of time, that running ripple doesn't (usually) become a problem.

I do it often for table runners and utility quilts. It's fine. I cut the batting to match the front and then cut the backing so there is 1 inch all around. I double fold it. I learned it from the link indycat32 put in her reply.

I've done it this way and liked the way it looked. [QUOTE=indycat32;7700534]I've used this method.
[URL]http://www.prettyprudent.com/2011/11/by

I also use tartan's method. I don't mind making a regular binding, in fact i enjoy it, but sometimes this is the way to go

yes, it's is called self binding.

Our church group does exactly this. Last 2 years, we made about 100, all bound this way.

I have the 'Quick Easy Mitered-Binding Tool' as demonstrated in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRc_olNi_14
If you watch the video, you can see that you probably can do the miters without the tool, but it sure does make it quick and accurate.
Another way is to do the first side, then do the opposite side. When you do the other 2 sides, just fold the corners without mitering them.
I also cut the binding at 1"

Ooops double post, sorry.

Bringing the backing to the front as a finish is common for small quilts and is not cheating. It would work perfectly for table runners, wall hangings, pot holders, mug rugs, place mats and anything smallish you can think of. The
pretty prudent tutorial is a good one to use as a guide. Keeps it uncomplicated and simple, no special tools needed.
peace

As I posted elsewhere, this is my current favorite method of binding:

https://bloominworkshop.wordpress.co...-edge-binding/

Would this method be accepted in a competition/judge?

probably not. Check before you enter. In addition to bringing the backing to the front being frowned upon by some quilt police, any binding that is finished by machine is also not acceptable. For some reason, binding is a big deal in many quilt shows. The judges want it hand finished, full (batting completely fills the binding), even all the way around (both front and back), perfect mitered corners AND that little fold in the miter invisibly hand stitched.
As far as I'm concerned, life is way too short!

It's probably OK for local stuff though, like your local guild show and/or local county fairs.

I put a quilt into the county fair with a not-very-great machine sewn binding and was pretty surprised to win a ribbon. :)

Just want to say thanks.....I put up three tablerunners on l/a allowing 3" in between, did a quick holiday panto, took off, trimmed back to 1" borders, folded, glued, pressed and sewed...easy Peasy! Now today will do three more. BTW- these are ufos I found in holiday fabric bin-after today-quick gifts!

I just looked at the cheat binding method....going to give it a try....great idea and quick finish to the quilt....thanks for sharing...

Yes, I have used this method, be careful not to get wringles

I have done this hundreds of times. But some people say this binding will not last as long, since there is only a single layer of fabric at the edge.

Mine have two layers of fabric at the edge. I trim the batt as shown, right next to the quilt top. If I'm doing a half inch binding, I trim the back at least an inch and a half away from the batt and top edge. Then I mark the back where I want the fold that will be sewn down. Fold the back over on your marked line, and it will be too long. Tuck this extra under the batt, and you have your two layers going over the edge. I have found it usually lays flat with no problem. You may want to trim a little at the corners if they get too bunchy, but this is not that hard to do and looks nice.
PS: I like the way the corners are done here. It makes the corners nice and sharp. I always folded the corner over and then folded the sides in, but often got snub nosed corners.

I do this on all the quilts I make for very small children. This way they can not chew off the binding! I leave a bit more than an inch. I take the time to press the first fold with steam. I finds this helps with it compressing the edge and with puckering. If you are using a thick batting, you may consider using your walking foot.

Yep, I do it just like the tutorial and it works just fine! Of course the quilt police won't like it but I don't care what they think.