Thank you for the tip! I just finished doing a hexagon edged quilt and also a scallop edged quilt. I have been doing table runners with these types of corners for a couple of years and they always turned out wrong. Not sure when I ever did this but now I know it isn’t that hard to do. It’s kinda what I’ve been doing, but now I see why it turns out sometimes, and sometimes doesn’t. Other "Irregular" Bindings! .. one uneven end of the tube. Thank you for the picture instructions. With the dawning of a new year, a lot of bloggers are reflecting on the past year. Pin or spray baste to hold these 2 layers together. Use the seam allowance you chose when you made the quilt binding. This type of binding protects the quilt's edges with just a single layer of fabric. I would love to win the patterns to try this technique on my own. 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! This video demonstrates how to attach a binding to a quilt. That’s the method I use for doing my binding corners. My family has been known to have contests to see who can eat the most pancakes. After hand-stitching the binding, the corner should look like this: There are a few things to watch out for, and they usually involved getting too much fabric or not quite enough fabric into the tuck/miter at the corner. There are many different ways to finish the edge of your quilt. Thanks. See how there isn’t quite enough fabric to make a nice mitered corner? Waves add. I would love to try it with your table runner pattern. At which point I faced an conundrum: sew the back of the binding on by hand, or use my machine? 3. And our family also likes to graze on snacks while playing Rook. I put it aside because I could not figure out how to do it nicely, and I was unable to find any clear directions online. You have motivated me to finish a few projects that have been sitting far too long, just wainting for pesty binding. Happy New Year. See the pin again? But like you said – practice is what we need to do! We stayed up to watch the ball drop, but I have to admit that was East-Coast time (and we live in the central time zone). Find the tutorial on Jaybird Quilts. You have the best blog site for quilting and knitting, I absolutely love it. It will fit exactly over the top of the quilt. No binding (pillowcase method). Thank you for sharing this great tutorial. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. My least favorite experience with binding was when I was learning to do scallops. You break it down and with the pictures I always find it so easy to follow. I can’t wait to give it a try. Stop about 2 inches from the beginning of the binding. … You’re right–practice, practice, practice! Thank you! Thank you too, for the chance to win a pattern! Yes, I’m one of those quilters who doesn’t like sewing bindings! Make sure pull the binding all the way up, as far as your stitching will let you. Binding keeps the edges intact and can add another element to the quilt's design. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and skill in such easy but detailed directions. I thought that was the way to do it, and I did it pretty successfully on one of your runners, shown here: http://millerslastresort.blogspot.com/2010/05/oh-my-goodness.html. Many binding problems occur because it is sewn on without cleaning up and straightening the edges and squaring-off the corners (important for mitered binding). I was in tears last night and found this post. Now I DO want to try it. How simple this looks! Marie. I made this English paper pieced hexagon quilt for my fifth-born child’s first birthday. You can use a ruler and rotary cutter for this purpose. Thanks for the tips and the giveaway. Count me in – I would so love to try these out! I love your patterns!!! I need to see how others do the hand stitching on the back. (that point is hidden under my binding in this picture). It’s frustrating to put all the work in and not have the binding turn out well. I have used your inside corner binding tips often and look forward to trying more of your techniques. This was the best tutorial I could find, thanks! Would love to win one of your patterns! It should already be pinned and basted. This video demonstrates how to attach a binding to a quilt. Thanks so much! Nice to know you gals are out there to help us. Now to try this and get some practice on improving. I love your hex star pattern, that is SO CUTE! Again, thank you. You’re pictures and instructions make it so much easier to understand. They are so bright and fresh! Quilt binding can be constructed from a fabric that's already been used in the design, or with any other fabric that works with the layout. Thank you for the chance. I don’t expect to win anything, as I am too far away in Scotland.Just wanted to say I love your blog. I appreciate the clear instructions very much. Thank you for putting up this tutorial….well done!! Irregular-Edge (Hexagon and Scallop) In one concise 32-page handbook, There's More Than One Way to Bind a Quilt, 10 of the most popular binding techniques are shown with clear, step-by-step photos, illustrations, and easy-to-follow text. When you’re happy with the marked corners/edges, carefully cut out along the line with your rotary cutter or scissors. Pay close attention to where those two lines intersect at the corner. Oh Heather I hope I’m not too late to enter this give-a-way. What a great tutorial! I will be making MANY more of these! So enjoy your blogs. I made Secret Garden Runner out of Hydrangeas for my mother. Yeh more material to buy. I use facings on my quilts because they are meant to be decorative art to hang on the wall, rather than a functional piece for a bed. I Loved the one you did for inward corners. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. How to Bind Scalloped Edges. I love your patterns and fabric…Thank you! Sewing binding around a quilt's edges is one of the final steps in quiltmaking. Make sure pull the binding all the way up, as far as your stitching will let you. There are always times when you wonder what went wrong!!!! 4. I love all your quilts too! Thank you! February 18, 2019 Tutorials. I just finished 2 table toppers and your advice about the odd shaped corner worked geat. Love, love,love your patterns. Now is the time to trim the edges of the quilt itself. I am so excited to try this! thanks so much. Trim the edges evenly. That would make my new year fabulous! any suggestions for that? Our bindings are usually cut 2 1/4″ to 2 1/2″ wide (and then folded), but for this irregular edge, cut it at just 2″ on the bias. I still struggled with the top point. Your patterns are beautiful and I would love to win them! I got the method I used on You Tube.And although they turned out not bad, your clear instructions would have been better. Mixing and matching dish sizes will create a quirky irregular effect. I made my first tree skirt for this past Christmas and had so much trouble trying to bind it, I rounded those 135 degree corners and made bias binding!! This tutorial was just what I needed to bind my placemats with odd angles. project to ring in the New Year! Your tutorial is very well written! what a gold mine of tips. Good reference pictures. Review this quilting instructional video to quilt a complex border finish. Thank you, Heather, for that great tutorial. I was not happy with my results when I tried to bind a table runner with those angles, but now I know I can do it! Thank you for sharing that much needed information… I have used the inside corner tutorial and found it very helpful. Thank you Heather for the great pictures showing how to do the binding. Stop right at the point where the two lines intersect and back stitch. Starting at the top and the bottom edges of your quilt, cut two strips of fabric each 2" wide and a wee bit longer then your top and bottom edges. Thanks much for teaching, inspiring, laughing, and bringing the something new into each of our homes. Now at least I know what I was doing wrong! Thanks for the give away. Thanks for the great tutorial – the step-by-step pictures are very helpful. Pick me, pick me, pick me! I could use help with curves? So I’d LOVE to try the larger angles! very pretty. And a new project to start off the new year! Thanks for the tips. It helped me alot. Trim the quilt backing down to about 1/4 inch from the seam sewn. I love your work! the angle last night at 11:30 and knew better than to look for info that time of night with work looming in the morning. Thank You for the wonderful step by step instructions! Heather you made a technical task much more doable to a learner quilter such as myself. Thanks for the tutorial. Kind regards – Dawn. I will use your tips on the table runner I just made. Good for quilts that will be used lightly and washed infrequently. The patterns, books, and samples that you show on your blog are always so perfectly classy! 2. Continue sewing around the entire quilt using the inside and outside angle methods. My last table runner is beautiful, thanks to your blog! Stop sewing before you reach the corner of the quilt, ending the seam the same distance from the approaching quilt edge as the width of the seam allowance. Thank you for sharing. and bought a set of straw needles and quilting thread today, so I’m armed and ready for duty. Thank you for that very informative tutorial. Instructions for cutting the binding strips. As always it is super helpful. Thanks! Thank you so much for the binding tip. Thanks for the lesson. Your post really helped. I have a very odd shaped UFO to complete this year. Make sure to square the corners and trim off any excess batting and backing fabric. I have a question for you. I have just been binding a table runner that has 135 degree corners – a quick web search brought up your excellent instructions which made what could have been a problem an easy job. What a wonderful tutorial! Stay cozy! Facing Art Quilt Edges Tutorial. I was wondering how this would be done. Pull the quilt edge toward the straight of the binding and sew to the next point. Thank you so much for the tutorial. Would love to see you do a tutorial on machine quilting. One question —it looks like you don’t use a walking foot when applying bindings – does your binding shift or bunch up when stitching? Thanks for another great tutorial. Just finishing up the quilt, Gypsy Girl. Thank you for posting the tutorials with so many helpful photos. Now fold the binding straight up, so it makes a straight line with the raw edge of the quilt as shown. The record is well over a dozen. I really appreciate the time you spend in making this tutorial. Well, here we go again! Your instructions are always spot on. You make it so easy. I would love to win! I’m going to try the drawn lines and pinning, to see if I can make my corners much better! The facing method allows you to avoid mitering every corner. Thanks….I love your quilts, fabric and all your tutorials. Step 4. Since this is such a small piece modifications were done to how I normally finish off the binding. Thank you for the helpful tutorial. Thank you for the tutorial. Thanks, Heather. Thanks for taking the time to show us. Thanks! Thanks for the detailed instructions. What a great teacher you are and love the visuals as always! Thanks for posting this. Now I don’t have any more excuses for not trying a hexagon table topper. Thanks for the tips. Hope that’s OK? I know I will be back to revisit this when I need it. Thanks for the tutorial. Great tutorial! Re: Binding a scalloped edge Yes I know the feeling! Thanks for the tutorial. Thanks for the tutorial on binding weird angles! I have used your binding tutorials a number of times. I need all the too-power I can get! Thank you for the wonderful tutorial. February 26, 2014 by Jodi 20 Comments. And just wanted to say, too, that I LOVE your Christmas fabrics, At Home for the Holidays, especially the black background poinsettias. Thank you! It’s sewn in place. I will definitely print and keep this one! Nice to find out that as a self-taught quilter, I actually do something right! I’m off to cut some binding for my first quilt. I’ve bookmarked your blog for future reference and to see what else you are sharing. I have made the Diamond Diva 4 color topper. I can’t wait to get started! Fold back so the edge of the binding runs along the edge of the quilt. I would love to win. It is often used for art quilts, but it can be used for any quilt where the binding may distract from the front, or when you want your colours or shapes to continue right to the edge of your quilt. Thank you for the info. They can really change the decor of your home so much and add just the right touch! Tip #2 – Flannel Binding This is a fun way to finish flannel quilts for children. Colour block quilt | Wit Konijn September 16th, 2013 . I just purchased one of your table runner booklets and can’t wait to get started:). Will have to go look if my corners look as nice as yours. Quilt edges are often slightly irregular due to quilting. I have never drawn the corner before sewing but I can easily see where that will be a big help. I am sure I need more practice. You are so talented and I love everything that you do. Thank you. very easy to follow and understand. Happy New Year! Taper the edges of the quilt coming towards the corner starting about an inch away. Thank you for the binding tips! Thanks for the great tutorial and for keeping it available for reference. It’s really very easy after you follow your instructions. I really like the what if I do it wrong pictures also. I’ve only made one quilt, with regular 90-degree angles, and I didn’t have too much trouble with those. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. And what lovely quilts to learn on! I wonder if there is a different way you do the top point then the other corners? Heather, thank you so much for these directions. You have the best explanation I have ever seen. At the point of the video, your quilt should be complete up to attaching the binding. I also really admire your knitting endeavors. Thanks. This is the simplest way to finish your quilt. and it is on my “get-done” list this year. Review this quilting instructional video to quilt a complex border finish. Thank you for sharing! Start sewing towards the corner. Love your directions. I have no idea now many families have this tradition, but both my family and Joel’s both celebrate with lots of pancakes. Lynne. Thanks so much for sharing such detailed, useful tips. Thank you so much for showing how to do these weird corners! In the table runner above, the quilting comes right out to the edges and are sewn in regular intervals on the quilt. Thanks for sharing! I’ve been working on SweePea for a few months now. Today was the first time I met you and happy I went with Katie and Bonnie. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. The tuck is much to small. Thanks for sharing. . Thanks for the great tutorial. Thanks Heather for another great tutorial. when you’re ready to use one of the techniques, be sure to read through all of the steps before proceeding. I learn something each time I read them. How To Finish A Shaped Quilt Edge Without Binding. Enjoy all your photography too. Thank you so much! It was very informative and answered questions I had regarding binding “odd” angled quilts. Fold the binding strip back so its square to the edge, notice how it creates a nice 45 deg angle. Unlike most modern quilts, old British coverlets and quilts usually have a knife-edge finish rather than a binding. I usually get too much fabric and get that lump..ugh! What a nice tutorial Heather, I’ve always winged it with mixed success. I have the mitered corners down but since the quilt has a zig zag edge, I will have /\ corners and \/ corners, if you understand what I mean. (in this case you put your pin too high up). Thank you for the tutorial on binding odd angles! Change ). Now I can get it mailed to my daughter. Love your house & I would LOVE to have your work space!!! To make bias tape, you cut fabric on a 45-degree diagonal in 2-inch strips. I haven’t attempted any shapes other than square or rectangle quilts. Thanks for the binding help . Thanks for opening up a giveaway. Start and end the binding using a pocket method that requires no math. I used your tutorial for binding inside corners of a gift last Christmas, and it really saved the piece. I’m going to demonstrate on this topper that I just finished machine quilting. Love your work very much and I learn something new everytime. Thank you so much for the wonderful advise! Thanks Heather! That’s my way of learning, so I appreciate all your great pictures. Thanks for the great tutorial. It seems very weird I know to attach the binding and then trim after but I think the reason for that is so you can make adjustments if needed, that gives you a … Your clear instructions are a great gift! Jump-start your career with our Premium A-to-Z Microsoft Excel Training Bundle from the new Gadget Hacks Shop and get lifetime access to more than 40 hours of Basic to Advanced instruction on functions, formula, tools, and more. Thank you for sharing all these great tips. I also made a table topper with 8 points and 8 “valleys”. I’m doing a runner and placemats for my daughter for Christmas and with your turorial I can go ahead and finish it. You clever little thing you, look at how neatly you do those corners, you’ve inspired me yet again to try a new technique. Thank you. I know this is a very old post, but I wanted to thank you for the great tips. I found this post great! Review this quilting instructional video to quilt a complex border finish. The examples of ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ are excellent! It is beautiful-Enjoy your blog so much-hugs, Marietta. THANKS! Thanks for the chance to win. The following photos show a few examples of quilts or runner that have the type of corner that I just showed how bind. I really hope to try it out soon. Very helpful! You always have such neat things on your blog. It seems like it took FOREVER to get it cut out, but now that it’s ready to quilt for my niece, I count it as time very well spent! I probably wouldn’t have thought to attempt an odd angle w/ binding, but your picture tutorial is really helpful in making it seem not scary at all! I’ve already talked about how to binding inside corners here, so today I’m going to show you how to bind odd-angled outside corners. After your quilt top has been layered with the back, batting and top, and then quilted; you cut off these raw edges. I love them and would love to win a set of patterns! Very much appreciate the giveaway opportunity!! The pictures and explanation were great – particularly where you showed us how it would look if we got too much or too little fabric in the fold. At the point of the video, your quilt should be complete up to attaching the binding. Front Of The Quilt. Start with the end of the binding where the pin is part way down one side of the quilt, with the beginning end (the pin end) of the binding about 12" from the corner. Thanks for the tutorial – I have always been daunted by binding! Those are super helpful, and I’m sure you had to spend a lot of extra time to include them. Learn how to handle binding for Double Wedding Ring quilts and others with irregular edges. I now am looking to finish something for myself with wide outside corners, thought to check your tutorials, and here we are! I made a table topper with pointed ends, I have been looking for ages for instructions for binding the points, then I found your blog. Thank you for the handy tutorial. corners–you really do a wonderful job of illustrating and explaining. This tutorial demonstrates how to finish your quilt that has irregular edges using a facing instead of binding. And this is just the information I needed to help me finish it. Instead, you fold under the excess fabric along the edges of the quilt top and the quilt backing and sew those edges together, either by hand or by machine. 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 seem to hang better and flatter with this method. Your patterns are so fresh. Those patterns are adorable. Thanks for the great tutorial – I’ve never tried anything other than straight corners! What a bunch of beautiful examples! Stitch this edge down, starting and stopping ¼in from each corner, as before. You have some leeway, as the cut edge will be hidden under the facing. Thanks for the tutorial…I think the different shaped toppers look great but was not sure about the binding. I’ve been wanting to try a table runner, but I’ve been afraid of the binding. Lay the binding strip on the right side of the quilt top, aligning raw edges of the binding and the quilt. I appreciate your detailed instructions and photos along with the what not to do stuff! After hand-sewing that corner, it will look like this. I’ve attempted the corners so thank you for the Thanks for the tips! You have confirmed what I had thought was the case. Wishing you a happy, healthy 2011! Binding intimidates me so yes I need the patterns! This tutorial is just what I was looking for. Thanks for your great tried and true ideas and tutorials. Making your own bias tape is more economical and gives you a limitless selection of colors and designs for your quilt finish. Thank-you for that very good tout i have always struggled with the binding on odd shapes .Making mistakes and not beeing sure if what i was doing was right . This photo shows not getting quite enough fabric into that corner miter. Thanks for the tutorial. 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