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Claire123 11-22-2019 01:22 AM

Square corners
 
What method do you use to get square corners on your finished quilt? After it has been quilted and you are about to add the binding, what have you been doing? Do you mark or trim the top only? The top and batting? All of it? I have also heard to trim the batting 1/4" bigger than the top.

ckcowl 11-22-2019 03:13 AM

I lay out my quilted quilt and draw with Taylor’s chalk a straight line , squaring corners and straightening all 4 edges. Then I place my binding along the straight lines and stitch it on. Next I trim a 3/8” wide seam allowance and finish my binding. This process works for me. Many Quilters have tried many different suggested techniques- then use the one that works best for them.

QuiltnNan 11-22-2019 04:24 AM

I place the quilted quilt on the rotary mat and square it up with my large square up ruler. since I cut my binding at 2.25", I don't have a problem with having to leave extra batting to make the binding full.

Stitchnripper 11-22-2019 04:27 AM


Originally Posted by QuiltnNan (Post 8330717)
I place the quilted quilt on the rotary mat and square it up with my large square up ruler. since I cut my binding at 2.25", I don't have a problem with having to leave extra batting to make the binding full.

this is just what I do.

Rhonda K 11-22-2019 05:24 AM

I use the 20" square up ruler and another long ruler lined up together on the quilt edge. Square up the quilt edges and trim. The second ruler helps me make sure the sides will continue square.

Binding is cut at 2.5". I sew the binding on the back of quilt with a 3/8 seam.

Like ckowl, I found that 3/8" is the magic number for having binding equal on both sides.

I have also used 2.25 " binding like Quilt Nan.

All the methods work due to the math.

Make a sample and try the different widths of binding with different seam allowances. You will find your magic spot.

Tartan 11-22-2019 05:37 AM

I always square up my quilt after it is quilted. If it is a large quilt, I do it flat on my kitchen floor. I place my 2 large squares in the corners of one side and place my long rulers between them. This is to make sure that the corners are truly square and the side is perfectly vertical between them. I place my large rotary mat underneath and trim, moving the mat as needed. I work my way around the whole quilt. If it is a small quilt, I do it on my table.
I cut my binding at 2-1/4 inches and sew it to the front of my quilt. I do nice corners ( many good videos on YouTube) and join up my ends. I press the binding and turn it to the back of the quilt for hand sewing.

luvstoquilt 11-22-2019 05:54 AM

I also square up after it is quilted. My sunroom floor is ceramic tile and really works well. I work similar to Tartan but I prefer 2 1/2” binding sewn on the top by machine, pressed and hand sewn on the back. I hate to admit this but it is getting harder and harder to get up off the floor. Lol

bearisgray 11-22-2019 06:55 AM

I also use a large square on each corner to trim - after it is quilted.

I cut all three layers even -

I cut a 2-7/8 to 3 inch wide binding - that finishes to a scant 1/2 inch.

Like some others, I also line up the whole quilt so that all four corners have 90 degree angles.

Sometimes I mark - I usually don't.

Iceblossom 11-22-2019 07:13 AM

I square my top before I quilt, once it is quilted I keep as is.

I have my backing and batting larger than my top, machine sew on my binding and using that seam as a reference trim the back and batt to 1/2". I cut my binding a bit wider at 3" and I like a full binding.

Almost all the time I use French fold continuous bias binding, sew on to the the front by machine, miter the corners, flip and hand stitch down the back.

Irishrose2 11-22-2019 01:08 PM

I square mine after quilting - before binding.

Jingle 11-22-2019 04:24 PM

I line up with the border width and trim. If no border is used I line up with the block edges, which are straight.

TeresaA 11-22-2019 06:04 PM

I square up before quilting. Then I let my nice binding corners give the illusion of being squared up :thumbup:.

illinois 11-23-2019 03:33 AM

I do mine pretty much like everyone here--after quilted, square ruler in the corner, 2.25" binding, etc but I do not press the binding. My thinking is that it isn't going to turn equally as it rolls over the edge of the quilt sandwich. I do not pin or secure the binding before stitching. Instead I fold it over as I go and can hold it in place with my left hand (I'm right handed). I don't like the extra "stuff" being in my way and one more thing to be sure I've removed when the binding is finished.

maviskw 11-23-2019 06:01 AM


Originally Posted by ckcowl (Post 8330687)
I lay out my quilted quilt and draw with Taylor’s chalk a straight line , squaring corners and straightening all 4 edges. Then I place my binding along the straight lines and stitch it on. Next I trim a 3/8” wide seam allowance and finish my binding. This process works for me. Many Quilters have tried many different suggested techniques- then use the one that works best for them.

This is mostly how I do it. I trim enough of the batt and back so that it won't be in the way. Sew the binding onto the quilt top at 1/4 inch to avoid chopping off points. Then I measure from the seam line that I have just sewn and trim at 3/8 inch.

I sew onto the front, then iron that seam open very well, fold the binding to the back and stitch in the ditch from the front. That's been working very well for me. I only have to pin at the corners.

juliasb 11-23-2019 06:37 AM

I square my quilts up after I have quilted them. I use a square up ruler and measure closely so that everything comes up square. Works every time as long as I am making a square or rectangular quilt. Circular quilts are a whole different thing when trying to keep it in correct form.

Claire123 11-24-2019 09:33 PM

Thank you, everyone!!


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