What size binding for quilt

There seems to be a heavy sigh when the words: half square triangles is used.

Learn how to easily calculate quilt binding taking into account the size of the quilt and the extra binding needed to turn corners and join ends.

Do you have a go-to size to cut your binding? Have you ever tried a different size to see what effect you would get? I thought I would do a little experiment to show you different sizes and what they look like all sewn up!Here, I have four different sized strips: 2”, 2¼”, 2½” and 3”. I quilted up some sample swatches with a layer of 100% cotton batting in the middle. If you like to use thicker batting or thicker fabric like flannel or Minky, you may want to adjust the cut size to accommodate…

Quilt bindings are the most magical, and sometime confusing part of quilt making, especially for a new quilter! I shared a tutorial a few years back, but have adapted and made a few changes as I’ve grown as a quilter, and thought it was enough to update the post. Any tips or suggestions you might […]

Binding

Learn how to machine bind a quilt in just a few easy steps! This is the best way to sew quilt binding quickly and accurately.

Flange Quilt Binding tutorial. Follow this simple tutorial to add a little pop to your next quilt.

Looking for an accurate and easy way to calculate quilt binding? Look no further! Our Quilt Binding Calculator is a simple quilting tool that will help you quickly and accurately get the binding length and yardage you will need for your quilt. Do the quilt binding calculation now and make sure your quilt binding will fit perfectly, every time! #dtq #quiltingtools #bindingcalculator #howtocalculatequiltbinding #quiltcalculator