When attaching binding, go the usual way: start at the middle of an edge if your quilt is larger, or - if you are making a mini quilt, or something like thisquilted mug rug project, start just two inches or so from the bottom of an edge. As low as possible. Then sew around the ...
Many people ask how wide should a quilt binding be cut. There are many quilt binding widths you can choose from, but to start with, wider is easier to sew, especially when working with several layers. I usuallycut mine at 2 ½ "width from selvage to selvage. You can get away with ...
If you haven’t already, you need to stitch the quilt blocks from your quilt into a quilt top. The pattern gives you the layout directions, so you know what blocks to put where. Before you start sewing, however, I recommend that you lay out all of your blocks to make sure you’ve ...
Hand Binding: Machine binding is quicker if you’re eager to finish, but if you enjoy handwork, sewing it by hand can add a lovely personal touch. There you have it—a quilt made with just what you have on hand, ready to keep you warm or to share as a gift! FAQ’s Section 1....
You will need some basic sewing and quilting tools before you start working on your quilt. When buying fabric for your first project, keep an eye to the demands in the guide or pattern that you are following. A pattern will state how much of each type of fabric to get, plus binding fa...
Once all the puffs are sewn together, you may choose to add a border or binding around the edges for a clean finish. Additionally, attaching a backing fabric can provide extra warmth and durability to your quilt. Tips for Success Take Your Time: Rushing through the steps can lead to mistak...
Amazing makers, Tracey and Emma from Curly Seams have put together a fantastic step-by-step guide showing you how to make a quilt - the perfect quilting beginners project! This quilt is made from 42 squares of quilting fabric surrounded by a border. It has a single piece of fabric on ...
Bind a quilt with easy mitered corners with step-by-step instructions and illustrations to sew a perfect binding every time.
I do have a question. You did not mention how to finish off the edges of the quilt. After joining the rows together, the outside edges of the blocks won’t have any binding on them. Would I just do binding in the normal fashion for the outside edges of the quilt?
Binding:the edging of a quilt - it encases the raw edges. Blocks:a piece of fabric made from sewing 9 squares together. Piecing:sewing together pieces of fabric to form the top layer of the quilt, typically done in blocks. Quilt sandwich:what I call the three layers - top, batting, ...