Attaching binding to quilt

When I began quilting, I learned to make bias binding and to finish by hand. Now, my preferred method is to attach the binding completely by machine. Most often, by the time I'm at the binding stage I'm just ready to be done and I really appreciate the speed of this method. Start by creating ...continue reading →

Binding is the final step of quilting and it must be perfect. Otherwise, all your efforts will be wasted!

How to Join Quilt Binding Ends Step by Step complete with video

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 […]

While most quilt patterns will provide you with fabric requirements to complete the quilt top and may even give you the amount of fabric needed for the backing fabric- not all patterns include the length of binding needed. ZJ Humbach explains how to quickly and easily calculate quilt binding, taking into account the extra needed to miter the corners and join the binding ends. ZJ show how to being calculating the amount of binding needed by first determining the finished length and width of…

Karen Wade | Bessie Pearl Binding Co on Instagram: "Ready? This is THE EASIEST way to join the ends of your quilt binding together! ⁠ ⁠ If you struggle with finishing your quilts because the process of attaching the binding seems too complicated, this is for you! ⁠ ⁠ Save for future reference. You can thank me later 😉. And stay tuned tomorrow for ANOTHER easy way to join your ends. Because I’m all about keeping things simple!⁠ ⁠ #bessiepearl⁠ #quiltbinding⁠ #quiltingtips⁠ #quiltingtutorial⁠…

Ultimate quilt binding tutorial with step by step instructions to show you how to make quilt binding and how to attach the first round of binding. Includes 10 tips for success and a lits of tools you'll need to make your own quilt binding.

tutorial on joining the ends of quilt binding

I like to think of finishing the raw edges of a quilt – to be a little like adding the ribbon to a package wrapped with pretty paper – or the frame on a painting. The project is still pretty – but finishing the raw edges make it complete. Finishing the edges of my quilt is an important part of the quilting process – and I have to confess – it may be my favorite part. There’s more than one way to finish the edges of our quilt. So … how do we choose? Read more ... #Quiltblox #QuiltBinding