I'm still playing with this idea and trying to find a way to cut it to do mitered corners. The tricky part is pulling the fabric back and around, but more playing at my cutting table and I'm sure we'll find a way!
I prefer mitered corners and double fold binding. I do like this variation of using backing fabric, though. I may try it if I have a quilt that I haven't tested the tension really close to the edge of the quilt after changing my bobbin on the longarm.
That is my preference as well, but when I don't feel like cutting binding, or piecing bias packs together (I can get really lazy!) this works and is pretty efficient. It's nice to have multiple options!
Excellent tutorial. I don't like the guide on my 1/4" foot either & moved it out of the way so I could see the edge of the presser foot 😂 I've never tried binding this way, but planning to do it on the next round of NICU covers.
I'm the worlds' slowest quilter. I haven't finished my first quilt yet...lol...it's a kennel quilt for my dog. So I haven't done any binding yet. I'm brand new to quilting. So far I've been pretty frustrated with trying to cut properly. I'll get the hang of it though. One of my friends said it's supposed to be relaxing....not frustrating...
Are you trying to make every part perfect? Perfectionism often leads to procrastination and then to paralysis... It's okay to make mistakes and to be a beginner. If it's really frustrating, try to see all the steps to quilting in a different way where perfection doesn't make it any better. I hope that helps!
I should have watched the whole video, which is amazing btw, before asking questions….sorry about that… I noticed something on the left is holding your threads away from your machine/quilt. May I ask what that is? Thanks, Leah.
Maybe… I would play with it with a test 12 inch square and see if it works. Because you can’t press Minky to get it to a crisp fold, it might end up fighting you every step of the way. Another idea would be to piece the top 2 inches wider and longer and use this technique with the top fabric instead of the back… something to play with for sure!!!
I explain this in the second half of the video - you could go as wide as 2.5 inches or as narrow as 2 inches. This is entirely based on your preference. It will be easier (more fabric to work with) at 2.25, but I noticed the edge of the quilt was not very plump. I like a fat, puffy edge which wears better than a flat creased edge from having a bit too much fabric. So just know - any distance between 2-2.5 will work, it’s up to you to test and decide how you like it.
When folding over binding, what about bypassing ‘traditional’ stitching by folding binding edge over to front side & machine stitch binding in place or would this create a ‘puff-like’ binding? Just trying to eliminate extra step in traditional stitching & save time. Just a thought :).
This does work and both reduces the fabric needed and saves one line of stitching. The problem is this - the edge of the quilt is rarely free of extra stitching lines or basting. Personally I like to stitch a victory lap around the outer edge to stabilize it. If you only fold backing to the front, any extra stitching on the edges of the quilt will show, and at least to my eye, look pretty bad.
@@LeahDay Makes more sense about bad stitching showing up as want to have quilt back look as nice as front! Thanks for pointing that out, Leah! BTW, plan to use this technique on my next quilt :).
Why are you showing video black and white instead color? It's hard to see because of background and bright. I can't see too well. Thanks for showing video. Please next time color video the whole time.
There was a contrast issue with my camera - largely because it was such a dark purple fabric. Had I not played with the color a bit, even going to black and white in places, you wouldn't have been able to see anything. Doing my best, but I'll probably make this video again with intentional high contrast for clarity!
@@LeahDay Please let me know how this works, if it does. I love this method and I'm going to do it on a quilt I just finished quilting. Thank you so much for all your guidance
Oh my gosh, I love this! I bind almost all my quilts with the backing and now this is the perfect way! Thank you!!!!!
You are so welcome!
I actually used my backing for binding on some wall hangings. It works great.
Awesome! Thank you for sharing!
I love using the backing for binding, but I've never seen the corners done this way. I think I'll try this next time, thank you, Leah! ~Cynthia
I'm still playing with this idea and trying to find a way to cut it to do mitered corners. The tricky part is pulling the fabric back and around, but more playing at my cutting table and I'm sure we'll find a way!
@@LeahDay I'm sure you will, Leah!
Great video. I appreciate a new way to bind quickly! Also, Betty is adorable!
Awesome! She really is a doll!
Good morning. I love this technique, thank you for sharing.
Thank you! Cheers!
I think I’ll need to try this technique out - thank you - very informative 😊
So glad you enjoyed learning this!
Gosh! I love the hearts you put on that quilt. I must do more QAG!
I'm so glad you like it! The heart stitching was not quilt-as-you-go, but was just the method I used to satin stitch the circular appliques in place.
I’ve done this style of binding too, but I did mitre corners. I loved your process too, but you lost me at “get a needle to sew a few stitches”. 😂
You're welcome to try with no hand stitching... just probably not going to finish as neat.
I prefer mitered corners and double fold binding. I do like this variation of using backing fabric, though. I may try it if I have a quilt that I haven't tested the tension really close to the edge of the quilt after changing my bobbin on the longarm.
That is my preference as well, but when I don't feel like cutting binding, or piecing bias packs together (I can get really lazy!) this works and is pretty efficient. It's nice to have multiple options!
Excellent tutorial. I don't like the guide on my 1/4" foot either & moved it out of the way so I could see the edge of the presser foot 😂 I've never tried binding this way, but planning to do it on the next round of NICU covers.
Wonderful! So happy to be able to help you quilt for charity!
I'm the worlds' slowest quilter. I haven't finished my first quilt yet...lol...it's a kennel quilt for my dog. So I haven't done any binding yet. I'm brand new to quilting. So far I've been pretty frustrated with trying to cut properly. I'll get the hang of it though. One of my friends said it's supposed to be relaxing....not frustrating...
Are you trying to make every part perfect? Perfectionism often leads to procrastination and then to paralysis... It's okay to make mistakes and to be a beginner. If it's really frustrating, try to see all the steps to quilting in a different way where perfection doesn't make it any better. I hope that helps!
I should have watched the whole video, which is amazing btw, before asking questions….sorry about that… I noticed something on the left is holding your threads away from your machine/quilt. May I ask what that is? Thanks, Leah.
What time is the thing you noticed? LOL! Not exactly sure what you're referencing.
As I watched further it looks like something that is attached to or an actual part of your machine.
@@LeahDay 6:47 just above your hands on the left.
@@victoriamurphy3771that’s the thread guide. It’s in a spot that is more visible than mine.
I use cuddle on my flannel quilts. Will this method work on the corners of cuddle?
Maybe… I would play with it with a test 12 inch square and see if it works. Because you can’t press Minky to get it to a crisp fold, it might end up fighting you every step of the way. Another idea would be to piece the top 2 inches wider and longer and use this technique with the top fabric instead of the back… something to play with for sure!!!
Hi, Leah. Would you explain why the first two sides are cut at 2 1/4 inches and the other two are cut at 2 inches? Thank you.
I explain this in the second half of the video - you could go as wide as 2.5 inches or as narrow as 2 inches. This is entirely based on your preference. It will be easier (more fabric to work with) at 2.25, but I noticed the edge of the quilt was not very plump. I like a fat, puffy edge which wears better than a flat creased edge from having a bit too much fabric. So just know - any distance between 2-2.5 will work, it’s up to you to test and decide how you like it.
When folding over binding, what about bypassing ‘traditional’ stitching by folding binding edge over to front side & machine stitch binding in place or would this create a ‘puff-like’ binding? Just trying to eliminate extra step in traditional stitching & save time. Just a thought :).
This does work and both reduces the fabric needed and saves one line of stitching. The problem is this - the edge of the quilt is rarely free of extra stitching lines or basting. Personally I like to stitch a victory lap around the outer edge to stabilize it. If you only fold backing to the front, any extra stitching on the edges of the quilt will show, and at least to my eye, look pretty bad.
@@LeahDay Makes more sense about bad stitching showing up as want to have quilt back look as nice as front! Thanks for pointing that out, Leah! BTW, plan to use this technique on my next quilt :).
Where could I find the quilt suspension system that holds your quilt up all your sewing
You can find it here - leahday.com/products/quilt-suspension-system
Where did you purchase the quilt suspension system?
We sell them! You can find it here - leahday.com/products/quilt-suspension-system
What marking pencil are you using?
One of my favorites! You can find it here - leahday.com/products/ceramic-fabric-pencil
Why are you showing video black and white instead color? It's hard to see because of background and bright. I can't see too well. Thanks for showing video. Please next time color video the whole time.
I see color. Purple
A very old fashioned method.
I also see color. It is not black and white for me.
At 13:52 it turns black and white periodically for short times and through 21:37. Must be the lighting.
There was a contrast issue with my camera - largely because it was such a dark purple fabric. Had I not played with the color a bit, even going to black and white in places, you wouldn't have been able to see anything. Doing my best, but I'll probably make this video again with intentional high contrast for clarity!
What iron are you using?
I've switched to a Japanese Panasonic dry iron which you can check out here - amzn.to/3VVL5L3
Is it possible to use a mitered cornet ith this method???
No, not that I’ve found yet. Because we pull the fabric back and then to the front, the corners will be trickier to miter. Still playing though!
@@LeahDay Please let me know how this works, if it does. I love this method and I'm going to do it on a quilt I just finished quilting. Thank you so much for all your guidance