An Easy Quilt Binding Technique for Small Quilts

Quilt Binding Techniques for the Creative Quilter

Quilting Daily — Wed, 01 May 2013 05:19:49 GMT

I may have mentioned that binding a quilt is my least favorite part of the quilt-making process. But I've realized that if I'm going to reduce the number of UFOs in my studio, I'm going to have to learn how to bind a quilt in a way that I

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ohiowa — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:11:31 GMT

I have made one simple quilt with a Gees Bend design approach-no preplanned pattern. I used cotton and linen from old clothes that I purchased in Japan and the US on which I added embroidery and applique. This is a quilt of memories of the 3 years I lived in Japan. It has excellent binding that I made out of Thai ikat from clothing and yardage. I am now doing small embroidery sketches on small squares of linen of all colors no more than 6" square. On my third square I removed binding around an arm hole of an old sleeveless blouse. I opened the seam attaching the binding to the blouse and hand sewed it around the square. For me, binding adds that extra touch to much of my sewing projects. I agree that it slows me down and makes me focus on the binding and not my worries or world problems-for a short time.

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Judy Balint — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 15:31:36 GMT

I LOVE applying and sewing down bindings. It's very relaxing and great work when sitting in front of the TV or when you want to think things out. Am I strange? :)

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KarenQuiltsLife — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 15:16:50 GMT

The thread tales are a great idea. I'm wondering if it would be easier to use a couching or mini piping foot to get the perle cotton down... will have to do some experimenting! OF course a serger set to rolled edge would also do this too... perhaps even more neatly.

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mitzibarker — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 06:06:00 GMT

I like to think of the binding as the crowning touch and enjoy using a fusible technique coupled with decorative stitches and threads

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Quiltedcat — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:37:37 GMT

While not my favorite part of quilting I like to use quilt binding in a rich color. That gives me another place to use fancy stitch to seal it. I think corners are the hardest part of a quilt. If you round them they never match and if you square them by folding the binding back at least one will always look lopsided and not fold back flat. Or the birthing process is a place to add a ruffle or lace on a baby quilt and then a fancy stitch to hold it flat.

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sarinar2010 — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:40:08 GMT

i really like this article. thanks/

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nandas — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:05:00 GMT

very nice, terry! what a simple solution! personally i like binding quilts but i don't want to have the same finish on all my art quilts so this is a good tip to have in my bag of tricks! thanks.

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codyss12 — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:36:16 GMT

Binding? Oh how I don't look forward to it. It seems regardless of how slowly or careful I am, something always goes awry with my binding. There is a reason you do it last. It makes you so glad the project is over. It is my worst enjoyable thing associated with quilting. I am always looking for ways to bind that might make it easier for me.I am the charter member in the "hate to bind" club.

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jmfem — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:10:51 GMT

I "quilt-as-I-go", meaning I will make a quilt row about 18" wide by however long I want the quilt. Then I create the "frame" by folding a piece of fabric the width I want the finished frame, in half, sandwich in the batting, and stitch down the middle. Then I iron down 1/4" on one of the unfinished sides, add the other unfinished side to the quilt, sew right sides together with a 1/2" seam, leaving the ironed down section free. The I turn it right side to, and pin the 1/4" seam down on back, but pinning it from the front. Then I stitch in the ditch down the front of the quilt, and my frame is done with no binding.

(I do this on both the left and right, finish the quilt, put all the sections together, and then put the top and bottom on the same way.)

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jdespotakis — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:48:10 GMT

If you really hate binding, birth the quilt instead. You can fake a binding by adding a narrow border, then birth by either leaving an opening on one side to turn the piece right side out, or make the back in two pieces with a small opening to turn the piece.

Quilt or embellish as desired after you turn the quilt.

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artistic — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:39:29 GMT

Recently, I have been experimenting with some nontraditional ways to bind a quilt. I always look forward to the 'binding' process. I feel like I can slow down, reflect back on each step, evaluate what I have learned, and then get closure to my work.