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Originally Posted by Claire123
(Post 8364844)
This link might be what you are looking for. It is from All People Quilt and is called "How to Add Facing to Your Quilt."
http://l.email.allpeoplequilt.com/rt...93868%7c493868 |
Originally Posted by Tartan
(Post 8364394)
Do you mean using a facing instead of binding? If so, a facing is for a complex edges like Grandmother’s flower garden hexagon edge where you want the hexagon edge but don’t want to maneuver binding around all the angles. It is also for a design where you don’t want to have a binding interrupt the look with a hard edge. A facing is all turned to the back and hand stitched to the backing. If you match the facing to the backing, it matches in well.
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Originally Posted by quiltingshorttimer
(Post 8365088)
thank you for this link--that is a super simple way to do it and I like the finish especially on wallhangings
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rvsfan....I usually try to use the same fabric as the front so that if you don't get it exactly right, it doesn't show as much.
The most comprehensive instructions I have found for facing a quilt are these from Blue Moon River. They cover how to stay stitch through the facing and seam allowance, which gives you the absolute best knife edge. I use it on all my show quilts. It is an extra step but will gives you great results. I think it is step #8 in their instructions. Facing instructions Watson |
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