I'm curious about the hold of the stitches and will have to give it a go! I am a novice in the thread department. Thank you everyone for your kind comments! I follow that edge down as I stitch so I get a straight line. In all my years of quilting - why is it that I never heard or seen this binding method!??? I Love the Look of this Quilt! Okay, so you quilt the top and batting, and then do an inside out pillowcase method with the backing? Triple Play: 3 Tiny House Quilt-As-You-Go Projects with Jenny Doan of Missouri Star. I wish I'd found your blog and tutorials sooner. Maybe it would be wise when working on something sizeable. Please respect this. Dig deep inside of yourself, find out what inspires you and ask "why?". Thank you. Facing a quilt is a way to bind your quilt without having the binding show on the front. The thread used on the quilt in this tutorial, was a 12wt cotton thread, from Sulky. Your instructions are so clear, even I couldn't go wrong. I like how you turn the corners this way. I still have the first one which was given to me after my 35 year old son was born. There really is no avoiding the basting process. It worked great! To my brain, yes, you would want to cut your finished, (pre-faced) quilt 1/2" bigger then you want your finished size to be, as you will be folding your faced edges 1/4" to the backside. Whatever method works and is the easiest to follow is the way to go in my book! I've got it bookmarked and can't wait to try it. Wonderfully clear photos, and whilst I got a bit lost towards the end, I am reading this after midnight when I'm admittedly not at my brightest! I now have one very beautifully faced wall hanging to give my very special sister-in-law.Mignonne Cummings. So far I haven't hand any problem with the curving, but that is an excellent tip to remember, and might be especially helpful with larger quilts. This is the method that I use to make placemats. Yup... lot's of little steps here, but they are oh, so easy! It's fantastic if your too last to bind like me! It does create a very neat finish! I've put this craft off too long. That will make the facing roll to the back side of the quilt better and does not show on the front. Thank you for your help. I fear I may have to put a double-fold binding on it to ensure it doesn't fall apart. Cotton Sulky Blendables Thread on the quilt. I've done search after search on YouTube and other places, and couldn't find the right tutorial. I think this is a method I would use with a more colorful quilt where I have difficulty in finding a binding that I think complements the quilt. Thanks so much for this tutorial! I love this technique. Everything old is new again! Dec 15, 2011 - Drum roll, please. Finishing the Binding by Machine. Another great question!Suzss, for a hanging sleeve, I simply make one as I would for a traditional quilt and I leave about a 1" section of "slack" along the top edge which I would place about 1" down from the top of my quilt while sewing the upper portion of the sleeve just under the stitched edge of the facing. Line up the raw edge of the binding to the raw edge of the quilt. I appreciate the reminder! Then, pop!, there it was, NO binding. But this is so easy and does look lovely. I am doing a small quilt and want it to be a specific size. I like to leave an approximate 7 inch tail of quilt binding at the beginning, and then sew with a 1/4 inch seam allowance all around. I do something similar but my facing or reverse binding is only a half inch wide when sewn down. I think the method you have used will definitely allow for more durability, but I still think a double fold binding will allow for more durability. Prairie points. I suppose that because quilting seams are perpendicular to this side. Cut 4 binding strips a couple of inches longer than the side measurements, then press strips lengthwise in half. It worked out very well. Learn quilter Angela Walters' foolproof techniques for binding your quilts simply and beautifully every time. Thank you for sharing this - I have tried a "frameless" binding but this method is so much neater than mine was. What weight and type thread is used on your quilting? You could use blocks made in any quilting technique (a patchwork or applique block). Thanks a million! Tutorials by Jenny Doan Sort by Make a "Christmas Cuddle Blanket" with Jenny Doan of Missouri Star ... 6,932 views - 10 minutes. I have a table runner I've been working on and have been trying to figure out the binding......I think you just helped me to do so!! THANKS FOR SHARING! As I did not have a clear idea, I let it rest for a while and went to take a nap and read a little bit. I think facing a quilt does give a contemporary look to a quilt. If you quilt from opposite the hole, it works great. I never think of doing this, but it is great on your example and I'm sure it would be on many quilts. If you are still a bit lost after a good nights sleep, let me know where the confusion is and I will try to clear it up. If it were more narrow, (as on the backside of a traditionally bound quilt) then it can be a little more difficult to get a good clean turned edge, (that extra fabric helps you to fold things in more precisely). Your quilt’s edges can be finished with triangular, folded-fabric embellishments called … I have done small projects this way, such as placemats, coasters, etc. nice work; that's how i did baby quilts i tied -- made a *pillowcase,* like you, sewed around the side, leaving some open to turn, turned the quilt, then stitched around the edged and tied the quilt ... i never thought of this for *real* quilts, quilts that ya'll *quilt* ... LOL ... thanks, rita, your work is always inspirational ... darlene. What a great tutorial. It allows you to take the quilting all the way to the edge, can add a nice professional and more artful looking finish, (especially to a smaller quilt) and I also find quilts seem to hang better and flatter with this method. I used this for my latest quilt and love it. Thanks for giving it a shot Rita, and for all the gorgeous pics, your quilts are amazing!! Start sewing 8-10 inches from the end of the binding. It works great. Take the binding on the right and lay over the opening. You can find me on Quilting Arts TV, episode 702! The majority of quilts are square or rectangular so the corners … I love this way to finish a quilt.Your quilt stunnning.Well done!1. I also am a new fan of the 21/4inch strip binding! Quilting Tips Quilting Tutorials Quilting Projects Sewing Tutorials Sewing Projects Beginner Quilting Fabric Crafts Sewing Crafts Diy Crafts More information ... People also love these ideas Your quilts are beautiful. I never would of imagined the method you used. I like this tutorial. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use. Comments are published after review.Feel free to ask questions and I will answer either here or by email, as is appropriate. Just finished a quilt this way for my daughter. This is great. Great job, as always. Once I had finished the foundation "in the ditch" quilting lines, I removed the basting pins, trimmed off any excess batting and then zig zagged around the edge of the quilt. I am looking at this and remembering that this is how I made my first quilt about 30ish years ago....I had forgotten all about it as over the years since I have learnt a number of different ways of binding etc. wow, thank you so much, what a fantastic tutorial. And we are almost finished! Measure the outside edges (circumference) of your quilt to get the total length you need for binding and then add 10-12″. Aug 2, 2020 - Explore Jean Hurtado's board "Binding and sashing", followed by 1195 people on Pinterest. Featured on the cover in the upcoming Feb/March 2018 issue with my "Objects of Comfort" Talismans. Something to keep in mind :)Smiles~Beth. Thanks. Why did you zig zag stitch around the top before you sewed the back right side up? Your method probably works for large quilts as well. This week, I’ll show you an easy way to finish off any blanket or quilt with a binding tutorial. This method of making a quilt without binding worked well for these relatively small quilts. So flat and smooth, love the look. And it was easy to follow and execute! :)Afton, You are most welcome! With a bias edge you dont have as much rubbing on one thread on the edge. See more ideas about quilt binding, binding tutorial, quilt binding tutorial. xo. An excellent tutorial! Many thanks!!! Glad to see the idea resurrected. I've now made two quilts with your binding method, and both turned out great! Now I have to try it.Thank you for sharing! It looks modern and very fresh. I am working on charity quilts and the binding process just takes too long and too much fabric that I could be using for other quilts! Thank you so much for this! Thanks! Visit . I just finished your binding tutorial on one of my small art quilts and I am so pleased with the way it looks and feels. This is brilliant and I actually "get it!"! I'm going to give this a try...the method I use has another line of stitching close to the 1/4 inch attachment seam to make it not curve to the front. With my tea mug in my hand I visited the internet and came (as so often before) to your blog and what did my eyes see? For months now, I have been directing my volunteers to this specific post on how to complete our preemie quilt kits! . I am finishing a baby quilt and it seems to need prominent embellishing. My original tutorial on this subject, Joining Binding in 3 Easy Steps, is my #1 viewed tutorial, which tells me the binding struggle is real.And what I'm showing you today is such an awesome technique, it bears repeating. This no binding technique works on any shape! I trim, flip, use lots of steam too. If you ever have an old quilt look at it and you can see what I'm talking about. But sometimes when the quilt is big some of the sides are "wavy" and the whole quilt is not so flat after hanging. Thanks for the wonderful inspiration! Very happy to hear that this tutorial is still helping, thanks everyone for the comments! I used 12 wt. Follow these simple steps for this no binding flip and quilt … I finish my quilts the same way. Sometimes I use a decorative stitch on my machine to sew around the edge for a fancy touch!MGM. I like to start attaching the binding about 3/4 of the way down the long side. There it was: the tutorial that helped me out! I have seen methods where an extra line of stitching is added, but forgot about it. Thank you, Judi and to all the others that were so kind to leave a comment. I love the look of quilting going right to the edge, and you've found a perfect way to finish it. It turned out great and I put it in my new blog. A lot of quilters prefer to use methods that create mitered corners, and you can find loads of tutorials on how to do that with a goggle search. For someone like me, who dutifully binds quilts and is comfortable with the process, it is even a little outside of my comfort zone. :)Claudia, Thank you! Thank you so much!! Until now. Thank you for the excellent tutorial! Is that it? I so very much appreciate your kind words. I think it would definately save me some time since I hand stitch my binding on (I am not very fast). Attach binding to back of quilt. Also, make sure everything is squared up before and after quilting, and definitely before adding the binding or the facing. Great pictures. Good luck! Best tutorial ever, Victoria. I just finished the top of a quilt and was debating on how to do the binding. Thanks! The pictures were great! Of course, it isn't always about saving time. A friend explained her way, which is similar to yours, but I love how you have so many pictures. Not one of my favorite tasks. I usually save the quilting 'til just before closing hole on edge. Montse and Chris, very happy that the tutorial has been helpful to you both. Actually quilted it after the back was stitched and turned. Thanks for posting this---I am a beginner quilter and this method is much less scary to me---Question: how far apart do you put your pins when sewing the two layers together. I cut my bindings 2 ¼” or 2 ½” wide from the full width of fabric, selvedge to selvedge. When I was planning my quilts, I searched and searched for a doable “finish” that I felt I could easily master. It was easy to understand and the pictures were very helpful. This looks great, and I can't wait to try it! Feb 24, 2019 - Explore Gwen Milledge's board "QUILT BINDING TUTORIALS", followed by 1102 people on Pinterest. It came at the exact right time because I am making a quilt based on a Navajo rug my grandmother wove and Navajo rugs are woven right up to the edges! Interesting idea to finish a quilt without a binding, and a quick solution to the last minute quilt for disaster donation quilts. You always bring something new and fresh to quilting and I love seeing what you are going to do next. I also find the extra fabric helps to "support" the overall piece, giving the facing a more flat, professional and clean look when hung). I just made my first quilt top and it's a sleek modern look and I googled to find if there was a way to finish a quilt without binding and came across this. The photo above shows what the front will look like once that strip is turned and pressed all the way to the back. I was tempted to print it out, when I used your method a couple years ago, but the "color printer ink police" in the household asked me not to. She would then fold it over to meet the edge of the quilt and then fold it over again to cover the raw edge of the quilt. You have made this look very easy! Thank you! A lot of my quilts have white backgrounds, though so I worry about the white edges getting dirty with no binding to protect them. I put together a small quilt this weekend to simply practice my piecing skills - now I know exactly how I'm going to finish it! I prefer the look of binding but each to her own of course! Then bring something new to the table... your own visions and interpretations. Will definitely be using this for my next quilt - thank you so much! Basically just cuts out one step. It was the first time that I have faced a quilt and it turned out perfect. Thanks everyone, glad to here it makes sense!Recovering Perfectionist - With this method I don't use any short-cut, pre-stitched hanging-sleeve or corners, as they generally get stitched on before the binding/facing, and since the facing fabric is wider on the back then traditional binding, they would thus hang too low for a good display. Thanks for the great tutorial. Just read this tutorial and can't wait to use it on my baby quilts and placemats. It's all been said, but many thanks for the tutorial. Thanks! I'm so pinning it right now! It turned out beautifully and I'm planning on using it in the future instead of the "pillow case" method which I had used previously. I don’t hand sew the final edge, as I’ve preferred sewing that by machine with a decorative stitch that adds a bit more protection that the stitches will stay put as the years pass. I just used it to finish off a wall hanging, and it worked perfectly. The quilts are fabulous, as always. Oh well next project. I have one question. This is the most clearly written and well-documented How-to on facing a quilt. I finished a twin sized quilt without binding by following a similar method, except that I hand quilted it to finish. I hadn't done a facing in a while and was looking for something clear and succinct. Warms my heart and lifts my spirits to know that I've been a small help in some way! Stephanie, i hope that you will take the time to put a binding on your vintage quilt. Nicely done! I definitely will try this! I will definitely try that next time, thanks for sharing! Thank you for doing this great tutorial! You are always such a huge inspiration. These quilts look wonderful Rita, great colours and I love the no binding finish. Lovely quilts.I call that the "pillow case" method! I'll try to answer your questions one at a time...Nancy great question! I have heard this method called "birthing" a quilt, because, if it's big enough, you need to roll it up on itself before passing it through the hole. I love the look! I just did this today to finish off a quilt for a friend. I too hate doing bindings - this is the only way I do my baby quilts and have for years. What a fabulous idea, and the quilts look just wonderful. These quilts are so "happy" and cheerful with all their color! Is this extra step necessary if you've pinned very well? Jeri. It will still help the facings roll to the back better.Thanks again. As you can see making your own binding is very easy and doesn’t take long! No, I haven’t tried self-binding, as I rather enjoy the ‘framing’ of my quilts with regular binding. See more ideas about quilt binding, quilting techniques, quilting tutorials. That's a very interesting way to finish off a quilt! Visit our site to check out the largest selection of precut quilting fabrics in the world! About This Tutorial Jenny Doan reviews a skill that every quilter needs to know Binding! Thank you so much, I've tried to do this before, but I didn't stabilize the layers well enough and it was all shifty. I like to use a topstitch needle when machine quilting with heavier threads, and I always slightly elongate my stitch length, as I find the quilting comes out better. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Hugs,Sue. Thanks. When it was time, I folded over the strip+quilt front, and then clipped (not pinned) it in place.See my quilt blog: http://waynesquilts.blogspot.com/. I am so happy to hear that this tutorial has been, and continues to be, helpful! Take your binding on the left side, and lay over the pin. Thanks for the tutorial. I love all those bright colours and think no binding really shows them off well without a 'frame'. Inside you will find my article explaining how I made them! Bavarian....I also need to make a sleeve. I have never finished a quilt this way. Your technique was just what I needed!! Thank you that was a great tutorial! When it comes to including an assortment of finishing touches, binding a quilt is the extra step you need to transform your quilt into an heirloom-worthy piece that will be treasured for years to come. And this photo above, shows what the back will look like. Lovely quilts! Great tutorial, thanks!xx, I have often wondered about that but never been game to try. :) Very neat looking. I'll have to try it sometime - and reference it. Would like to link it from my blog. Quicker than binding and I like the look. Thank you so much. The backing fabric and the quilt sandwich were then pinned right sides together and I stitched around the outer edges with a 1/2 inch seam allowance, reinforcing the corners by stitching back and forth several times. 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