Nice tutorial! I cut my strip ends with the folded corner clipper ruler so I can just sew them together without worrying about marking or guesstimating the line. It is fast and no further trimming after stitching is required. The main reason to do diagonal seams is to keep all of the bulk from the seam from piling up in 8 layers. It can be a little lumpy. :) If you use flannel, denim, minky or other thick fabrics and are doing double fold binding, I definitely recommend diagonal seams! I cut my quilt backing cut offs into strips as well, but I don’t premake binding out of it because I might want to use the strips in piecing. I just keep them in a basket and make the binding when I need it. Melanie Ham was my first UA-cam channel when I re-entered the quilting world, right before she got sick. 😥 I really enjoy her tutorials.
I love scrappy binding, especially if I can use up left over fabrics that were in the quilt. My last was a scrappy Irish chain using left over jelly roll strips. I pulled a few of the duplicates out in advance for the bindingg! My granddaughter loved it! I will definitely do it again!
Whew! I thought I was losing my mind trying to figure out why you were sewing from upper right to lower left and the entire strip was upside down and backwards until you commented that you are left-handed. I feel much better now. I store my finished binding all rolled in a flat circle in a hummus container that has a slot cut out of the side. The lid can stay on and the binding slips through easily. I have about a dozen all stacked up full and ready to sew onto a quilt. Scrappy bindings are great for kids quilts - they like to follow the colours around the efges.
One time, I made a binding with straight seams using 10" long strips. I did not like the bulk on all those seams, especially when they ended up in the corner. I use diagonal seams every time now. Opening the seams also reduces bulk, which I like.
So much better than throwing in a bucket like I do🤔 sewing corner to corner also equals less bulk in the seams I will go either way depending on project being made as you say “just do you”
I have yet to make a scrappy binding...I would not mind the making of it, but would hate dealing at corners of quilts. I have been using spools to store leftover binding for ages...but I use regular spools...and I use a straight pin to secure the end. I had not thought of using the newer spools and can see making binding and storing it that way. A great idea.
Pretty sure that will be one of the blocks from last year’s Scrap Blocks Quilt Along. It’s further back on the channel. Just email me if you can’t find it!
I enjoy making scrappy bindings but I never get thru it without flip flopping seams! Sometimes I laugh & sometimes I could just cry! I roll my binding around my hand & use a clip in the center but I knew I kept thread spools for a reason! Thank you!
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Do you make patterns with your scrappy binding or go totally random?
One time, my scrappy binding accidentally looked planned. 😂
I don’t go as scrappy as you, but I have done it when I didn’t have enough of 1 fabric for a binding. I love your scrappy approach, though!
I do this lots if whole strips I cut in half so looks more scrappy😊thanks again
I go random on my scrappy bindings. Thanks for all you do!
Thanks!
Storing the binding on empty thread spools - great idea! I'm having a "why didn't I think of that?" moment. 😉
Glad you liked it!
Again thank you for sharing all your tips and tricks!!!
I’m feverishly working on a gift for my daughter-in-law. Then I can make this quilt!!!
Good luck on the gift!
I like your tiger lamp,it's so cute.
Thanks! I think I bought either from wayfair or Debenhams here in the UK but I can’t remember- sorry!
“…bits and pieces from wherever” ❤️Yes! -just love your channel and all you share
Thanks so much!
Adding binding strips on the bias mean a better distribution of the bulk at seams.
Nice tutorial! I cut my strip ends with the folded corner clipper ruler so I can just sew them together without worrying about marking or guesstimating the line. It is fast and no further trimming after stitching is required. The main reason to do diagonal seams is to keep all of the bulk from the seam from piling up in 8 layers. It can be a little lumpy. :) If you use flannel, denim, minky or other thick fabrics and are doing double fold binding, I definitely recommend diagonal seams! I cut my quilt backing cut offs into strips as well, but I don’t premake binding out of it because I might want to use the strips in piecing. I just keep them in a basket and make the binding when I need it. Melanie Ham was my first UA-cam channel when I re-entered the quilting world, right before she got sick. 😥 I really enjoy her tutorials.
Thanks for the tips! I never heard of that clipper ruler. So sad about Melanie Ham she was lovely.
I love scrappy binding, especially if I can use up left over fabrics that were in the quilt. My last was a scrappy Irish chain using left over jelly roll strips. I pulled a few of the duplicates out in advance for the bindingg! My granddaughter loved it! I will definitely do it again!
Your quilts sounds awesome! Lucky granddaughter!
Whew! I thought I was losing my mind trying to figure out why you were sewing from upper right to lower left and the entire strip was upside down and backwards until you commented that you are left-handed. I feel much better now.
I store my finished binding all rolled in a flat circle in a hummus container that has a slot cut out of the side. The lid can stay on and the binding slips through easily. I have about a dozen all stacked up full and ready to sew onto a quilt. Scrappy bindings are great for kids quilts - they like to follow the colours around the efges.
😂 for once the right handed folk are confused! Sorry if it didn’t make sense for awhile!
You make me laugh out loud: "and all these things I don't pay attention to." I love your honesty! 😂 Very relatable!
Glad you got a chuckle 😂 and that you can relate!
I never thought of a scrappy binding. Thanks!
Yeah!
Really like the idea of scrappy bindings.
Thanks!
Yes also left handed and also tend to wing it as well sèms to work for me.
That was a wonderful video. Thanks for sharing. I never thought to wrap around an empty spool.
Glad you liked it! Thanks so much!
One time, I made a binding with straight seams using 10" long strips. I did not like the bulk on all those seams, especially when they ended up in the corner. I use diagonal seams every time now. Opening the seams also reduces bulk, which I like.
I knew there was a good reason for the diagonal seams 😂
Thank you!
i never thought of the spool to store thank you
Glad it was useful for you!
Thanks!
Thanks so much! 💕💕
So much better than throwing in a bucket like I do🤔 sewing corner to corner also equals less bulk in the seams I will go either way depending on project being made as you say “just do you”
Exactly - you do you! I always reserve the right to do things differently next time if I happen to feel like it 😂
I have yet to make a scrappy binding...I would not mind the making of it, but would hate dealing at corners of quilts. I have been using spools to store leftover binding for ages...but I use regular spools...and I use a straight pin to secure the end. I had not thought of using the newer spools and can see making binding and storing it that way. A great idea.
I have heard about this corner concern but I’ve never noticed an issue. Maybe I’ve just been lucky so far where my seams ended up?!
I sometimes do scrappy binding and sometimes not. Depends on the quilt and the look I want.
Same here!
I love scrappy binding! I saw one of your pointy star quilts you showed today. Do you have a tutorial for the pointy stars?
Pretty sure that will be one of the blocks from last year’s Scrap Blocks Quilt Along. It’s further back on the channel. Just email me if you can’t find it!
I don't fold my binding until I am actually sewing it to the quilt. I roll it up on paper towel or toilet paper cardboard. Thanks for sharing.
Cool!
Slanted seems reduce bulk, but likely not too much less than a straight seam and pressing the seams open.
Good to know!
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There's really accurate chart out there that Karen from Just Get it Done Quilts talks about. Don't remember the name of the quilter.
I enjoy making scrappy bindings but I never get thru it without flip flopping seams! Sometimes I laugh & sometimes I could just cry!
I roll my binding around my hand & use a clip in the center but I knew I kept thread spools for a reason! Thank you!
Glad you found a way to use them from this!
Empty toilet tissue rolls works well also
Good idea!
I am left handed and you make your binding the opposite the way I do it. Same Result.
Interesting!
I use toilet paper rolls
Fab!