Quilt Binding Techniques for the Creative Quilter

re: Quilt Binding Techniques for the Creative Quilter

veryterry — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:50:30 GMT

For years I tried to come up with a good looking, sturdy binding that could be applied completely by machine. I finally did and I use it on all my quilts. Quilt judges like it and the back always looks good too. Directions are on my website:

terrychilko.com/.../MagicStripBinding.html

Thanks for the great post!

re: Quilt Binding Techniques for the Creative Quilter

cbanddave — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:37:14 GMT

Thanks for the great new ideas! My current favorite way is using a nice yarn around the perimeter. I use a decorative thread (especially like Razzle Dazzle) to zigzag couch the yarn to the edges. It may take a couple of turns around the quilt, but it is a great edging.

re: Quilt Binding Techniques for the Creative Quilter

lynea — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:34:49 GMT

After I sew the binding onto the front of the quilt, I turn it over and, using masking tape, I tape the edge of the binding to the back of the quilt. I then go back to the front of the quilt and stitch in the ditch along the binding seam there. Hopefully I haven't stitched across too much of the tape on the back. I then remove the tape. It works best if your binding is cut at least 2-1/2 inches wide.