ATTACHING THE BINDING

Illustrated Version

Beginning near the middle of any side, align binding and quilt raw edges. Sew to the corner and stop stitching 1/4" from the quilt edge; backstitch to secure (an even-feed foot is very helpful). Remove from sewing machine. Fold the binding strip up and back down over itself, aligning raw edges on the second side, and pin in place. Beginning 1/4" from the quilt edge (same point where stitching stopped on the first side), sew binding to second side and stop stitching 1/4" from next corner edge; backstitch. Remove from sewing machine and continue in the same manner. After sewing all sides, finish using the technique of your choice. Wrap binding around to the back side, using your fingers to manipulate each corner to achieve a miter on both
front and back sides. Pin and blind stitch in place.

USER COMMENTS

juanital

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Ads on the lesson pages

It is very distracting to have ads along the sides of the lessons. Could they please not take up so much space! Thank you.

May 21, 2009 at 05:20 PM

hotmama

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where is the illustration for binding

I am very disappointed in not finding an illustrated version of applying binding. You should do better!!!

Mar 19, 2009 at 10:31 AM