Bibliogirl

Thanks for this tip. I have made binding this way, but the best tip is leaving a quarter inch of the batting for a fuller binding.

caspharm

Definitely interesting way to bind and the last tip on creating a fuller binding is good. Thanks for the link.

mike'sgirl

I like sewing my ends together. It is so much neater looking in my opinion. I also like Jenny Doan and her binding tutorial.

maviskw

I did that too, until I found out about School Glue. I sew the binding on the front and press that seam open really well. (You want to really see that ditch so you can stitch into it. It relaxes again after it is washed.) I lay the quilt on the bed, put the ironing board at the edge of the bed (folded up), and work around a few feet at a time. The bed holds the quilt so it is easier to work on it.

Put a line of glue in the seam allowance; pull the binding so that it just covers the seam line by about 1/8 inch, and iron the glue dry. I can do a whole quilt in less than an hour. Then it is simple to stitch from the right side. I can usually get that done in about an hour, too. The corners may need a little more attention, but I found an extra spot of glue where the corners overlap did the trick.

briskgo

I was just noticing that as I hand stitched the binding. I wondered about inserting cord that is used for piping? Think I'll play with it on a small project like pot holders or place mat.

briskgo

I too love my glue, no pins to catch the thread.

annette1952

Very easy method! Thanks for sharing!

AZ Jane

This is exactly how I make my binding, only difference, I press my beginning angle and trim at the ironing board. If you don't trim that angle you will have unnecessary bulk at the joining. I also trim the ending angle to help reduce bulk. I find this method to be a no brainer.

maviskw

Of course it's a no brainer. I forgot to say to trim that seam after it is sewn. I always do. But don't trim until after the seam is sewn. You need that to line up the end with the beginning to sew the seam on the 45º.

lynnie

thanks for showing us this video.
even though I've made over 350 quilts, it's always great to see a new or new to me way of finishing it off.