Quilt edges finishing

I like to think of finishing the raw edges of a quilt – to be a little like adding the ribbon to a package wrapped with pretty paper – or the frame on a painting. The project is still pretty – but finishing the raw edges make it complete. Finishing the edges of my quilt is an important part of the quilting process – and I have to confess – it may be my favorite part. There’s more than one way to finish the edges of our quilt. So … how do we choose? Read more ... #Quiltblox #QuiltBinding

Ever since sharing my Winsome quilt last week I've received a lot of questions about how I did the scalloped border. I admit that up until this month I was completely intimidated by the idea of scallops, and also a little afraid I'd mess up my quilt. So today I wanted to share a tutorial showing how I created the scalloped border. Are you ready to try it? First of all, here's what we're talking about. See the curved edges on the quilt below? That's a scalloped border. Around the web you can…

Binding Quilts: Binding finishes the edges of a quilt and there are quite a few variations on how it can be done. Step by step tutorial

Learn to make quilt binding in six simples steps by Simple Simon and Company.

What's the best way to baste a quilt? We share simple tutorials for 4 different quilt basting methods. Learn how to pin baste a quilt, how to spray baste and how to thread baste a quilt! Learn about their pros and cons and find out which one is the best for you!

This tutorial is for binding a quilt with straight edges using binding strips cut on the straight grain from your own fabric (not purchased ...

Learn how to finish your quilt with a facing. It’s easier than you think and adds a beautiful, timeless finish.

Here, we’ll show you how to achieve a knife edge or 'butted' finish, as used in historical quilts and coverlets. Follow our step-by-step guide to give it a go.

See how to finish binding on a quilt - the easy way!

I'm so enjoying this quilting time and the learning of FMQ that is going with it. I am however going to cheat and share two of my favorite tutorials. My first is by Lori at the "In Box Jaunt" where I have learned so much about the different Free Motion Quilting finishes available . She is making this fun for me, when it used to be so stressful. It's like, no more fear of ruining my quilt and instead, what can I do next. It's all about the learning curve for me and the ones I have found here…

Excellent Tutorials for Using Decorative Machine Stitches to Secure Bindings! The beautiful machine embroidery stitch used to secure the binding of a lovely quilt got us to thinking about bindings. The standard approach is to stitch them down by hand or machine, making the stitching as invisible as possible. Some quilters will stitch down a …

Learn how to face a quilt with this step-by-step tutorial with photos. This technique reduces bulk in the corners and facings lay flat.

Wondering about Finishing or Binding a Quilt? Top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter, features their Step by Step Instructions. Click here now!!

Do you have a go-to size to cut your binding? Have you ever tried a different size to see what effect you would get? I thought I would do a little experiment to show you different sizes and what they look like all sewn up!Here, I have four different sized strips: 2”, 2¼”, 2½” and 3”. I quilted up some sample swatches with a layer of 100% cotton batting in the middle. If you like to use thicker batting or thicker fabric like flannel or Minky, you may want to adjust the cut size to accommodate…

A step by step tutorial with a video and photos to show you how to create a mitered corner in your quilt binding! Don't get frustrated, I can show you how.

Continuous Prairie Points are Ingenious! Prairie points add a lovely frame to the edge of a quilt, and often are used right at the edge instead of a binding. They can also be turned in, appearing on top of the quilt border just inside of the binding. Or place them on an inner border or …

It’s Perfect for Small and Special Quilt Projects! Are you looking for a simpler way to finish a quilt? A knife-edge binding isn’t actually a binding, as no extra fabric is used. Instead, excess fabric from the top and back are folded under to create a neat finish. You often see knife-edge bindings on antique …

Looking for tips or ideas on how to edge a quilt? This video shows a plethora of different edging methods you can use for your next project.

Give your quilt binding a fun twist by making it frilly and flouncy! Ruffle binding is a great way to finish off any quilt.

The secret to creating this field of stars is not in the blocks, but in the sashing. Fabrics are from the Teatime Floral Two collection for LakeHouse Dry Goods.