Here are the steps to binding my quilts
 

Here are the steps to binding my quilts. I use the top piece -extended- to “hem” using an automated stitch.

1. On topside of quilt, fold edge of top piece to the front 1 ½ inches and secure with pins. I have a mark on my scissors, which saves time.

Carefully trim excess batting and backing by cutting close to fold.

This is a view from the backside after the first edge is complete. Trim the other sides.

When finished trimming batting and backing, turn quilt to the back. The front should extend about 1 1/4 inches all around. This is the binding!

Begin in middle of side; fold twice to create a hem and clip in place.

Corners: Fold having points meet…

Then fold again. Hold down while mitering…

Clip one side, then the other…

Work with sides to create mitered corner…

When finished clipping edges, turn to front and stitch using automated stitch…

This is an example of an older quilt’s backside view of the binding.

The first photo didn't load. I marked a line on my scissors at 1.5 inches to save time when folding back at the first step!

Here's a more recent quilt's edge.

Thanks for sharing I will try this on my next quit. I will do a sample first to be sure it will work for me. Again thanks for the tutorial.

Excellent tutorial, thank you for taking the time to post it.

Thanks so much for the pictures and tutorial. They are very helpful!

I have not done binding this way, but because of your excellent instructions and photos I'm going to try it. Thank you.

thanks for taking the time to post the tut

Great tutorial, Aashley, thank you! :)

you make it look doable.

BRILLIANT!!!! I have at least one i wanted to do like this but didn't know where to start!

what a neat trick. thanks for sharing, I am going to try this for sure.

Thank you for this detailed instructions! Love your work. :)

I love your quotes!

I'm going to have to try that. Thanks.

Good idea!

Brilliant! Thanks for sharing! I can't wait to try this!

I have always been going to do that and never do. Time to get it done! thanks (again).