I really appreciate the time you spent photographing, explaining and blogging this. Thank you for sharing.. There are lots and lots of binding tutorials. This part is important…if you don’t pull the binding edge past that seam line…you’ll get stitches in your binding on the front. I'm going to pin it so I can find it when I need it. Stitched in Color had a very similar machine binding except with a zig-zag […], […] For your binding you’ll need 25.5cm / 10″ of fabric. What size do you cut your binding? Thanks for the details–very helpful. Thanks again. Thanks so much for sharing, and you are right, it does take practice. I must really suck at binding. I am going to try your method. And just like that...time for Christmas! I cut two 11×16″ pieces of fabric, and hemmed along the long edge on one side of both pieces. Just finished binding my first quilt following your steps. Sometimes I make it wider to get a larger border. I'm going to try your way now. ! Just practice a lot and you’ll get it and love it! Thanks for this Allison… you have a great way of explaining things. I can't exactly tell what you did there after pinning the two ends together at the creases. Cluck Cluck Sew by Allison Harris. Should the fold be right against the quilt sandwich? Start sewing under the pin using a 1/4″ seam allowance. Then divide that number by 42″ (the width of fabric). Yes! This is the next step in my quilt…PERFECT TIMING:). Thank you so much! Start sewing under the pin using a 14 seam allowance. that's a fabulous idea! Your quilting stitches look really nice, too. I love her and her blog and her quilts and now her new fabric line! Thanks so much! King. Got all excited when I saw the pins you use. You can use jelly roll strips, layer cake squares, or even scraps to make this quilt. I actually prefer this way because then there are no stitches in the binding on the front of the quilt! This has been most helpful and I'll be coming back when I get to that stage. I would recommend machine binding over hand binding for durability. Cluck cluck sew binding. Size: 57" x 73" Pattern Included: Jelly Weave by Cluck Cluck Sew Fabrics: Farm Charm by Gingiber Binding Included Backing: Not Included Backing Required: 3 3/4 yards Technique: Traditional Piecing I just stuck this one in the […], […] I quilted it with diagonal straight lines, and machine bound it using this method. Have sewn several quilts, had them quilted and they have sat waiting for binding. Thank you for the binding tutorial. Thanks. and some time with my sewing machine and it was done! Beginner friendly quilt patterns for modern quilters. I'm definitely trying it. Most of the others I had found for machine application involved attaching the binding from the back and doing final sewing from the front. Good luck! Thank you to the folks at Cluck, Cluck Sew! The Up From Here baby quilt is complete. Thanks so much – I always do mine by hand but thought it would be good to know how to do this, especially for baby quilts, as you mentioned. See more ideas about quilting tips, quilting tutorials, quilting techniques. thanks!! Once that was done, I added quilt binding using this tutorial. Hi, this is a very nice idea. Seems much easier to keep the stitching off the binding on the front than to try to keep the stitching on the binding on the back. Please stop by my blog and share the news.. of my blogaversary.. Sew hearts together using Cluck Cluck Sew's tutorial. Wow, I never thought about that, but taht is so smart! I’m FORCING myself to finish my fall quilt today Thanks for the tips. :-). She shared a machine binding tutorial a few months ago that was just what I was looking for. It was a lifesaver!! I like your method for the corners…it makes much better sense than the method I was taught. There is another great machine binding tutorial by Cluck Cluck Sew. ⠀ Wish I had this method up my sleeve a couple weeks ago when I had a baby quilt to bind in a night. Doing binding with frail edge is quite a challenge. Had to rip it out but didn't want to rip the seams from attaching the binding to the quilt. Binding: 1/2 yard. This is what your quilt will look like now: Now turn the quilt over and we’re going to stitch the binding down onto the BACK of the quilt. This is the best tutorial on binding, ever!!! This fab. This tutorial is so helpful! Then I lined one of the pieces up with the top of the front panel, and the other piece with the bottom of the front panel (so they overlap) — making sure that the right sides are out. The best part of this quilt is that it is made with just one block, and pressing directions are given at each step so the seams all perfectly nest together. […], […] Machine Binding Tutorial, Cluck Cluck Sew […], […] Cluck Cluck Sew’s Binding Tutorial […], […] I finished it with simple straight lines to form diamond shapes, and machine bound it with my favorite method. I'm so glad it was helpful Ellen…and congrats on the new baby coming!!! now I know why you had two rows of stitching…. Thanks again for your great tutorial. I started this project back in January and then forgot about it. […], […] this long strip to bind the runner together as you would a quilt. 41862. If you don’t stay to the left of the seam line when your sewing the binding down on the back, this is what happens…you’ll get some stitches in your binding. Feb 23, 2019 - Explore Avis cook's board "quilting" on Pinterest. I have also hand sewn my binding to the back, but that is so time-consuming and I worry about the strength of the stitches holding up over washings and time. This is my favorite new pattern for showing off scraps or special strips of fabric. […], […] Finished! I every now and then teach kids with a friend and we finally decided that the button-topped pins are prerequisite on the supply list. Thanks for the tip! I will continue to try and I love the way you sew your tails together. It's good to know other people do it. I will definitely use your method! Ah, thank you for this tutorial! I so understand now. I will try this method. God bless u and ur talent. I was using this same binding method, except stitching in the ditch on the front of the quilt. :). I selected you for a Sunshine Award…your blog is so fun!! So far, it has produced the best results out of my 8 failed attempts, but I still couldn't make this work. Scrappy binding. Binding: 1 yard. I am new to quilting and starting on my first one. -Allison. Thanks for sharing! I need to bind a quilt & was thinking about trying a machine binding cause I want it done quick! Award…Your blog is so clear and helpful except that one square unfinished hard. 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