Quilting Tutorials — Binding

When finishing our quilts, we usually bind them using our sewing machine. This method is quick and efficient, but it also means all your stitches are going to show! Since we look at the binding as a final frame around the outside of our quilt, we want it to look good. Luckily, we've found a tool to help get nice even stitch lines that look awesome! \Wwehat  What is Machine Binding? When we talk about machine binding, we simply mean attaching the binding using our sewing machine to both sides of the quilt. First, we take our binding, fold it...

It is the final month of our annual free quilt along and we have so enjoyed sewing along with you this year! Don't worry, if you aren't done, you can always come back to these posts. Prefer a pattern that you can print out? We now have it available in our shop! Spark is available as either a PDF for instant download or a printed pattern. This month we are binding our quilt. If you missed the last video, we talk all about quilting ideas and moving it through a domestic machine. You can find that here: 2021 Mystery Quilt...

While I don’t love the process of binding a quilt, I love what it symbolizes. The project is nearly complete and ready to be used! This week, we are sharing a little twist on a regular binding. We are using a Flange Binding. You’ll need 2 fabrics and a couple extra steps, but overall the process is about the same as regular quilt binding. We’ll be attaching our binding by machine, but you can hand stitch it as well if you prefer.   What is Flange Binding? Flange Binding is a binding that includes two fabrics, a main fabric and...

Learn to Machine Bind your Quilt Now that we’ve quilted our first quilt top, it is ready to bind and use! This is always a very exciting step, because it means you are so close to finishing your project. Just like every other step, machine binding can take practice to master. The most important part is taking your time. If you try to go fast, it won’t end up straight. Slow down and be patient with yourself. We like to throw in a good movie and relax while finishing the binding.   To get started, the first thing you will want...