They look great! This is the simplest way to finish your quilt. These quilts are so "happy" and cheerful with all their color! Not one of my favorite tasks. Place your backing on a flat surface with the right side facing up ready for the quilt. Making Your Quilt Binding. Thirty-five years ago I made "pillow case" baby blankets for all the showers I was invited to. So I did something kinda like this last night on my quilt that I had already quilted. A quilt is like a sandwich, with a top layer of fabric, a middle layer of batting, and a bottom layer of fabric, all joined together by your stitches. Most people choose the easy route by binding but you can achieve better results through a non-bonded finish to your quilt. Place the binding on one side of your quilt close to the middle matching the raw edges of the binding and quilt together. Making the Binding Strip From the fabric, cut a strip 2.5 inches wide as long as the perimeter measurement of the quilt, plus 12 inches. As mentioned above I like to use the backing fabric for the binding, it’s a bit of a cheat and the finish isn’t as clean as using proper binding, but at this point I usually just want to get it done quickly (in this case the baby was already two weeks old, so the gift was long overdue! Quilting is still a fun and fulfilling activity for those who are new as well as the experienced in decorative sewing. Lengthwise binding is cut on the lengthwise grain (parallel to the selvage) of your fabric. Flip the quilt over and begin pressing the binding to the reverse, extending this fold all the way to the end of the binding along one side. :). :). I have used this method several times and if I want the binding look, I just put the backing color as the squares along the edges. You're right, a modern spin on an age-old tradition -- I am new to quilting and it never even crossed my mind to do one without binding -- I love it! Next, set your backing on a flat surface with the right side facing up and iron it down to be ready for the quilt and sewing. Thank you so much for this! On each side of the back of the quilt, just ‘above’ the binding seam, iron on ¼” fusible tape After experience you may find that you can finish the seam without using the fusible web. Great tutorial, thanks!xx, I have often wondered about that but never been game to try. It allows you to take the quilting all the way to the edge, can add a nice professional and more artful looking finish, (especially to a smaller quilt) and I also find quilts … I love to hand bind quilts as I find it relaxing but now I'm thinking it's time to try something new. That was for pure aesthetic purposes. Start about three-quarters down on the long side of your quilt. I've used fabrics from the. It has the least amount of stretch or flexibility compare to the other two types. This quilt was originally inspired by Meghan from Then Came June. You may need to stretch the binding to the quilt a little but it should fit nicely without any puckers. A little trick makes the process quick and easy so I thought to share it with you. :). It turned out great! It is a quick finish to simple projects! I think I am going to have to try this on my Trading Fabric Postcard Group. And here are some of my old “no binding” quilts. Actually, it is the best to use when you have quilts in unusual shapes (see the pictures below)! There’s no other reason other than I enjoyed the way this baby blanket turned out with no binding, and I wanted to try it with a full sized quilt. Ensure you have already prepared your quilt and also cut it to shape, trimmed it and are ready to finish it as needed. I teach beginner quilters this. Next week, I’ll show you how to make the cute little project that I’m binding today!! WOW they are amazing! This was a great project. This no-binding quilt tutorial from Red Pepper Quilts is very intriguing to me, not only because of the lack of binding, but I also just really like the way the finished product looks. Love the backing fabric on these! Allereerst meet ik de omtrek van mijn quilt. I think the method you have used will definitely allow for more durability, but I still think a double fold binding will allow for more durability. I usually save the quilting 'til just before closing hole on edge. I just sewed all 3 layers together at the same time. She would then fold it over to meet the edge of the quilt and then fold it over again to cover the raw edge of the quilt. I love all those bright colours and think no binding really shows them off well without a 'frame'. Please let us know if you can! With the quilt in your lap or on your sewing table, pin the "tail" end of the binding to the edge of the quilt. I then pin basted the quilt top together with a layer of batting, but no backing fabric. Once the quilt was quilted she would cut (on all four sides) the backing and binding about an inch larger than the quilt. No binding (pillowcase method). How to make a Baby Quilt without a Binding. I'm gonna give it a try. 1. You always bring something new and fresh to quilting and I love seeing what you are going to do next. If you quilt from opposite the hole, it works great. Lovely quilts.I call that the "pillow case" method! It is a beautiful print and stunning in these quilts. So, how would you finish a quilt without binding? Instead of applying a binding, you simply sew around the edges of the quilt sandwich as if it were a giant pillowcase, leaving an opening on one … I made myself a 'quillow' for travelling and used this method and it worked a treat as I was able to make the quilt in a couple of days in fits and starts. Sometimes I use a decorative stitch on my machine to sew around the edge for a fancy touch!MGM. Here is a more detailed and easier to follow guide you can use to finish your quilts without binding: You will need your finished quilt to follow this process. With the quilt top face up, press the binding away from the quilt, working one edge at a time. Attaching to Back of Quilt. Determine your seam allowance (probably 1.4 of an inch) and stitch the two together using a normal running stitch of your desired length. I have been quilting for several years and I didn't have this problem in the early days but now I keep getting puckers in the quilt edge when I sew the binding on. How to make a Baby Quilt without a Binding. 3. Instead the binding is folded entirely to the back as a facing. Leave about a 6-inch tail. so this idea is just PERFECT! Step 1- Preparing Your Materials. Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: attach binding to quilt, join binding, join quilt binding ends. How to sew binding on a baby quilt (it could be a big quilt also) without having to bother with doing mitered corners. I'm a bit afraid of becoming addicted. xo, I do this all the time. I love the addition of machine quilting as she tied all hers. Much of the process is the same as usual and I started by making a simple quilt top. Your tutorial will really help. Add 20" or so to the total to determine how much binding you'll need to surround the quilt if you plan to use continuous strips and miter the corners. Standard quilts have corners with 90 degree angles, but sometimes you come across a project with an “odd” angle. Thanks for sharing your tutorial, I will definitely be giving this a try in the future! Apart from the aesthetics, a properly cut binding provides the quilt with the strength and stiffness it requires to last, especially for heavily used quilts like blankets and bed covers. I am new to quilting and binding is something I struggle with, but I will have to give this a try. You could also choose to use the same color thread that is predominant on your quilt to achieve some uniformity in the design but that is definitely up to your stylistic preferences. Thanks for the tutorial, just love it! I still have the first one which was given to me after my 35 year old son was born. This is also the least common for quilt binding (most commonly used for straps on tops and dresses, to minimise any stretch – which can lead to wardrobe malfunction). I have heard this method called "birthing" a quilt, because, if it's big enough, you need to roll it up on itself before passing it through the hole. I think it gives a fresh modern take on the traditional and there most definitely is a place for quilts finished like these. I Love the Look of this Quilt! Thanks for the reminder Rita! Now keeping that raw edge of the binding and the quilt lined up bring the quilt over to the sewing machine and sew the rest of the binding down with a quarter inch seam allowance. I've put this craft off too long. Ideally the binding will fit the quilt exactly, but if your measuring and stitching accuracy were a little off, you can ease in or slightly stretch the binding so no puckers or tucks form. This is great, and what a perfect method for smaller sized baby quilts!! Of course, it isn't always about saving time. The quilts are fabulous, as always. Thanks. It does look sleep and modern for sure. You can sew the gap shut by hand later using a ladder stitch. Jun 19, 2013 - How to sew binding on a baby quilt (it could be a big quilt also) without having to bother with doing mitered corners. So the backing is not at all quilted? So here is what you have to do: Cut the batting just a little bigger than the top. Very cute quilts! Pinning this for the future. Much easier and a cleaner look. Sewing Binding On Quilts Without Getting Puckers. I really like the results. Turn the quilt and fold the binding at the corner. Some people also like to go an extra step to secure the edges from fraying by adding a zigzag or Serger to the edges at this point. A quilt may be finished by using traditional binding, which may vary according to your taste, or a quilt may also be finished without a binding. Mar 16, 2016 - Using your back fabric to be your quilting binding to finish off your quilt top. Jun 19, 2013 - How to sew binding on a baby quilt (it could be a big quilt also) without having to bother with doing mitered corners. I was wondering, what was your method for sewing shut the gap you left to turn the quilt right side out? Line up the binding and quilt raw edges. This quilt has been used, although not excessively, but the edges are coming open. How To Finish Quilt Without Binding. 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