I use Alex Andersons' book, "Keep Quilting," which is the easiest for me, as binding is not my favorite thing. It is the easiest, so here it is.
1. Trim quilt edges
2. Sew binding, 2 and 1/2 " in strips into one long strip.
3. Pin binding so it is flush on the edge with the quilt, starting in from a corner--about 3-4 ".
4. I always baste, as it turns out better for me.
5. Machine stitch the binding to the quilt. At the corners, stitch straight to the corner, but stop about 1/4" then backstitch.
6. Still at a corner, hold the binding up in the air, fold down so that there is a miter at the corner.
7. Lift your needle, then advance to the next edge.
Keep doing this all of the way around, then turn, check the corners that they are intact. I usually have to stitch mine a little with a needle and thread, but they turn out okay most of the time.
After all turned to the back and the corners checked, then baste and hand stitch.
***** I had to do this several times to get it to look good. Her method is the best for me. Good luck!!
marta
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