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I hate to admit this, but I have never put binding on a quilt. I am working on one now that is getting close to being done, and would really like to know how to attach binding. I'm looking for the "easiest" method, since this will be my first time.

Thanks in advance
♥ you all !!

Jo

Go to you tube...many tutes there, pick the method you like.

Thanks Geri, that's actually what I'm doing now :D

I just love this Sharon Schamber video on binding:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2hWQ5-ZccE

The fastest way is to machine stitch the entire thing. I'm not sure I would say that's the easiest because I really don't think that hand stitching is difficult even for most new beginners, but here's a link to an entirely machine stitched binding tutorial. It's from Sewing with Nancy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcVah9OfHxk

Note: you don't need one of those fancy adjustable side fence thingies. If you have one, great. If you have a seam guide, you can use that. Typically it's not super hard to stay in the ditch, but you can always stack up 5-6 post-it notes to create a makeshift seam guide so you know how to line up the edge of your quilt consistently every time.

Bindings are my nemesis.
There is a tutorial on this site for a "Flange" binding that is really good and explains how to do a machine binding really well, as well as being really cute.
Even I can do it. :D (Mostly)
If you'd rather just do a straight machine binding, Jenny from Missouri Star has a great tutorial where she also shows you how to finish it....something I needed to see rather than just read about in order to get it right.
She also talks a bit about machine sewing it on the front and hand sewing it to the back, if that's what you plan to do.
Regardless of how you want to finish it, there are lots of Youtubes that will help you out and lots of knowledge here to tap into.

Watson

Thanks for all the great advice, gonna watch videos later and figure it out. I'm comfortable with hand sewing, so may go that route, on the back !!

MaryJo,
If you are going to hand finish, here's the best tutorial I've found. It's a 4-parter from McCall's that is SO super easy to follow:
1: Joining the Strips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Hha94oe3XA
2: Sewing Binding to Quilt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2MJdPFzSbE
3: Joining the Ends https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w5npghs4V8
4: Turning & Hand Stitching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6lvBzEqq1o

I like how The Crafty Gemini (Vanessa) explains binding. I watched a lot of tutorials, but hers really "clicked" with me. I go back to it again because I have a mental block when it comes to binding, for some reason.

I think you are choosing the best way. Hand sewing the back is nor that difficult. Just try to concentrate and taking your time on the corners. Make sure that everything is aligned properly before you start sewing the corner in place. Here is a MSQC video on how I do it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vCWpxBRs20
I just make a small clip because I am always worried about cutting off the strip if I had made a mistake.

These are my favorites too. Wonderful explanations and tutorials.

I use Jenny Doan's method; her tute on MSQC.

Basic simple instructions (that are reliable) are available on both the Missouri Star Quilt Company and Eleanor Burns' Quilt in a Day. If you do not want to hand sew the finish, you can attach the folded 2 1/4" or 2 1/2" strip to the back, wrap it around to the front and stitch it down on the front. (I can hear the purists screaming at me now!!!!) If you are not comfortable with your straight stitching, use a blanket stitch, edge stitch or zig zag along the binding. When I make a child's quilt, I like to do this to make sure it is secure and can be abused. I will use a decorative stitch and sometimes in an accent thread color. Bottom line, is whatever you feel comfortable doing to get it done is perfectly acceptable.

I cut my binding strips 2 1/4" wide, stitch ends together at an angle, then press in half with wrong sides together. I always lay my binding out around the edges of the quilt before sewing to be sure a binding join seam does not hit on a corner---if it does I adjust where my binding starts on the side of the quilt. Then I sew the binding on the front, and hand stitch down on the back. I do bindings in the evening while watching TV.

Grab some ugly fabric, make a small sandwich and try a couple of different videos and see what "clicks" with you. Even if you have to make a couple of sandwiches. Then, you are not so invested with doing a "whole" quilt, if you make a mistake on a practice sandwich, no big deal, just go forward to the next corner. I have found that when joining, make a 45 degree angle at one end, sew onto the quilt, when you get to the end, make another 45 degree point and slide the second point into the first point, finish.

Doing test runs on scrap sandwiches is definitely worth the time and effort.