Quilting Border/Binding Question

Although I have not finished a quilt in this manor...why not? I would finish the edges first and then get on with the quilting. As long as you quilt as heavily as you have already done in the centre and as long as it was all straight before you started...it should even up nicely once you are done.

Cheri On Vancouver Island, Canada

Joan, why not do a "faced" finish on the edges. Finish the quilting. Stitch a "binding" on the edge, but instead of turning it over the edge of the quilt, turn the whole thing to the back, just like the facing on a shirt, and stitch it down to the lining. You might want to trim the batting out of the seam, and use a narrower "binding" strip (1-1 1/2 inch works well). This is also probably easier to have finish straight than trying to fold in the edges.

Pati, > I've made a wall hanging from a wonderful Buggy Barn pattern. The body is

Hullo Joan You could do this, of course, but you would have the line of stitching which would make a kind of 'faux' binding. What you could do, though, is finish it with a facing. I have done this several times, and it works very well. Here is what you do: Using the same fabric as your backing (preferable, but not vital) cut strips of, say 2.5" (could be more, but I wouldn't risk less). Make up four separate strips (if you need to join, I mean), so that there is one for top, bottom and each side, leaving about 4" either end of all. Sew these to the outside edges in turn, making sure to stop a quarter of an inch before both ends of each edge. Turn these facings to the back - this does take a bit of patience in order to get the seam lines exactly on the edges. Secure the corners - I always mitre mine (stop a little before the inner corner). You may need to trim the quilt corners a tiny bit to get rid of some bulk. Then turn under the raw edge and slip stitch it to the backing - this is why you need to stop your mitre seam a little before the end, so that you can turn it under neatly.

You will need to finish the border quilting first, and then trim the edges neatly before putting on the facing.

Hope this is clear, and that it helps. . In article , Joan8904 writes

How funny Pati! Both of us with the same idea independently!!! So, great *names* think alike >g< . In article , Pati Cook writes

Me three!! When I read the OP question, I immediately thought of facing the quilt, which I recalled from several posts of Pat on the Hill. I decided to reference an excellent book I have. Then I saw the posts from you two. Yes, great names think alike!! LOL

Well, here is the book anyhow ... I am really happy to have this one on my book shelf! I would recommend it as permanent reference for any library at home or quilt guild. (NAYY!) Fantastic Finishes, Rodale's Successful Quilting Library (R) S.S. Dunn Editor (c) 1999 Rodale Press, Inc. Emmaus, Pennsylvania, USA ISBN 0-87596-760-4 or 0-87596-821-X (two are given) Dewey Decimal System 746.46'041-dc21

Just another PAT! (G)

Patti wrote:

That's the first time I've ever seen that. Have the rest of you noticed that we have Pat, Pati and Patti all lined up and problem solving. A very interesting and smart team. Is it because Mars is closer? Polly

Yes I am a Patricia............ but have never been called that except by salesmen and "officials"

Pati, > Maybe, but mainly its because Patricia (and Pat and the

Warn you? Heck I toss out this kind of blarney just to find out who is awake here!

PAT, >

Meanwhile, back at the wallhanging.... I did the quilting in the borders and I'm attaching the 'facings' now. As the borders are each different colors, the facings are all different, too. I think it's going to work!

thank you all for your suggestions.

joan joan o'reilly New 311 Album--EVOLVER--July 22nd

That's great Joan. So glad to hear that it worked for you.

In article , Joan8904 writes

Howdy! I'm missing your picture site; when will we get to see some more?

As soon as the hubby gets me organized!

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