Another way to birth a quilt - who knew!
 

Hi everyone!
I've been busy compiling information for a quilting project for 4-H members )ages 9-22) on modern quilting methods and ran across this one which I'd never seen before.

http://sewspecialwithdenise.blogspot...ilt-about.html

The backing is split in the middle and sewn together leaving an opening in the middle of the seam. Then the quit top and batting are sewn to the backing. The quilt is then turned through the opening in the middle of the back which seems to be handsewn shut. New method to me!

I've had success turning table mats and runners and smallish lap quilts using the birthing method so will have to try this one next.

I do that all of the time. if it's a small project that won't be washed, i glue it shut. i don't like hand sewing things shut.

I do that on many things but had never considered applying the method to quilt backing. Great idea!

sounds good to me!!

Great idea I use that for labels, but like DJ never thought to try that for a quilt!! Thanks for the idea.

Sorry, but I don't understand...do you know if there is a you tube showing that technique? I'm all for anything that might be easier/quicker! TIA!

Recycler if you were to piece the backing you would not stitch the pieces together completely. Leave the center section of the seam open. Then you can sew all the way around the quilt and turn it thru this open seam. Then hand stitching to close.

I do this for purse linings but never thought of it for a quilt.

Ok, I've done a similar method to this with bags and a baby quilt, but I didn't cut the backing in half, just left a gap along one side. Sorry for being so dense...cooked all day for Easter, so I'm a little hazy...but I can't get what makes this better. I would think it would be difficult to stabilize the unsewn seam in the middle of the back. :shock:

I think what is better about it is that the topstitching all the way around the outer edge of the quilt can be done farther from the edge. The opening that must be sewn shut is on the back and not as noticeable. This is certainly an advantage for kids.

I use this method on placemats and other small projects. I don't use the birthing method on quilts, but if I did, I would consider this method especially if the backing is already one to be pieced.