Quilt Binding Basics

Adding binding to a quilt can be a challenge, whether finishing by hand or machine. Let’s practice together sewing binding from beginning to end. Learn how to decide what width strip to cut, how to piece the strips together, and how to add it to your quilt. Getting those mitered corners can be tricky, even for experienced quilters! Get tips and tricks from instructor Liz Granberg-Jerome who has bound well over 100 quilts.

As with nearly everything in quilting, there are options to make your quilt your way. Binding is no different—some prefer a narrow binding, others a wide binding. Some sew it to the front, wrap it around to the back, and hand stitch it down, while others may sew it to the back and wrap around to the front and machine stitch it down with a decorative stitch. Even learn some tips on adding a flange, piped, or faux-flange binding. So much to learn to make your quilt finishes the best!