My No Fail Method To Do Mitered Borders That Anyone Can Do For Quilting | Heidi Pridemore

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  • My No Fail Method To Do Mitered Borders That Anyone Can Do For Quilting | Heidi Pridemore
    Do you struggle with how to sew mitered borders for quilting? Wonder if there is an easier way to sew straight borders? Heidi shares with you her easy method for sewing mitered borders as well as her tips for piecing borders and adding borders to your quilt.
    Heidi's stress-free method will make mitered borders a breeze on your next quilting project. See links below.
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  • @user-fg6sq6nn6n
    @user-fg6sq6nn6n 4 місяці тому +4

    I just sewed my first mitered borders! They came out perfect. But only because of your incredible teaching. Thank you so very much!

  • @gigiontube
    @gigiontube 5 місяців тому +2

    Great video !
    Your method seams to be the easiest to accomplish with perfect result. I’m eager to try it !
    Very good details, thank you 👍👏

  • @alethiamelody5101
    @alethiamelody5101 2 роки тому +2

    Best mitered corner video I've seen. Thank you!

  • @jaipaul7879
    @jaipaul7879 2 роки тому +1

    Very well explained, never seen such a perfect explanation, tq,keep going

  • @SierraDeLites1
    @SierraDeLites1 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the instructions I’m very very new so I had to watch it several times to understand.

  • @KATE-SEWS
    @KATE-SEWS Рік тому

    OMG thanks so much THat MITERED for the quilt top was so simple WOW !! thank you for teaching and sharing I really appreciate it so much!

  • @deafsetter
    @deafsetter 8 місяців тому

    Tried this for the first time. Worked perfectly!!! Thank you for such clear instructions.

  • @amberh5983
    @amberh5983 8 місяців тому

    Love your technique and channel! Thank you so much for creating this video showing how to make a mitered border quick and easy!

  • @margrickjackson4394
    @margrickjackson4394 6 місяців тому

    I just want to say thank you soooo much for this video. I have watched a lot of them but this one was so helpful I was able to do corners on first try. Thanks again

  • @jackierandall9461
    @jackierandall9461 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for such thorough instructions and clear presentation. Perfect timing as I am making a t-shirt quilt and mitered corners will add a nice finish to the panels.

  • @belyndamulloy33
    @belyndamulloy33 4 роки тому +4

    I love the way you do the miters and borders. Thank you!!

  • @shirleypugh4177
    @shirleypugh4177 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you for the video Heidi Yours is the first demo of making mitred borders than I can understand! Its given me the courage to actually try for myself! (mitre is how we spell the word in UK just in case someone thinks I can't spell!!)

  • @margm4
    @margm4 Рік тому

    Nice simple demo of doing mitres. Thanks. ❤️🇦🇺

  • @kirstyrm
    @kirstyrm 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for the video, I have successfully used your mitred corner tutorial today and your instructions were very easy to understand. Especially loved your last tip on how to keep the side borders out of the way.

  • @quiltlady0641
    @quiltlady0641 2 роки тому

    I have been making quilts for a long time, I want to compliment you on your demostration

  • @julieh4816
    @julieh4816 Рік тому

    Brilliant, makes perfect sense. Thank you!

  • @gracielaponce3359
    @gracielaponce3359 Рік тому +1

    I just finish following your mitered instruction and my table runner looks beautiful. Thank you so much.

  • @normagordon5387
    @normagordon5387 Рік тому

    Thankyou so much for making this video. I would never have attempted a mitered border without watching your instructions. Mine turned out great and I am overjoyed! Thanks again.

  • @AnnieElle
    @AnnieElle 3 роки тому +3

    Going to do my first mitered border and was lucky enough to find your demo! Thanks so much. I don't feel quite so intimidated now. Very clear instruction.

  • @sharon3017
    @sharon3017 Рік тому

    I have seen tutorials on this before, but yours is by far the best. Thank you.

  • @quiltmaker8461
    @quiltmaker8461 Рік тому

    Thank you for the great hacks on mitered borders

  • @angiefreese7530
    @angiefreese7530 Рік тому

    This is the fourth video I tried on my first miter attempt and this one works and makes sense! Thank you.

  • @lydiamaslan4928
    @lydiamaslan4928 Рік тому

    Now I can miter my borders thank you so very much 😊

  • @kathyvetter663
    @kathyvetter663 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this tutorial on mitering. Saved my sanity after trying to follow the written instructions that came with the quilt. 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @dougalspratt1264
    @dougalspratt1264 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic video, really clear demonstration. Did my 1st mitred border today (2nd ever quilt) and managed to match black and white stripes using this method. Thank you for sharing

  • @mariannefuchs4835
    @mariannefuchs4835 3 роки тому +1

    What a comprehensive video. I have always avoided mitered borders but after seeing this I'll certainly incorporate one in my next quilt. Thank you so much!!

  • @doreendwyer
    @doreendwyer Рік тому

    BY FAR THE BEST METHOD TO DO MITERED CORNERE I HAVE EVER BEEN TAUGHT!!! THEY COME OUT PERFECT EVERYTIME!!! FIRST YOU TUBE CHANNEL I HAVE EVER SUSCRIBED TO!!! THANK SO VERY MUCH!!!! GENIUS!!!!!

  • @lindajohnston6653
    @lindajohnston6653 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this video, Heidi! It was so well done-slow and clear instructions. Yay! I did it!

  • @annlind7053
    @annlind7053 2 роки тому

    THANK YOU!!! I had to watch you flip the material to position it for the mitered corner about 10 times, but I finally GOT IT!!

  • @catherinecarey4897
    @catherinecarey4897 Рік тому

    Thankyou Heidi, this was perfect. Feel I can tackle it now ! x

  • @teriblackman113
    @teriblackman113 2 роки тому +1

    This is an excellent tutorial. I used this method on my quilt and the results came out perfect. Thanks for the most helpful way to do mitered borders.😀

  • @MariaLopez-hc2nm
    @MariaLopez-hc2nm 3 роки тому

    Damn! I just finished struggling with borders...wish I'd see this earlier...😕... GREAT, wonderful!! Thanks 🇸🇪

  • @kschallert3569
    @kschallert3569 2 роки тому +1

    You have just made my day! I have watched so many videos on how to miter borders and I just became so confused. Your no-nonsense approach really works for the way my brain gets things. THANK YOU!!! I'm subscribed forever. I know I can learn so much from you!

    • @TheWhimsicalWorkshop
      @TheWhimsicalWorkshop  2 роки тому +1

      Glad I could help! Thank you for watching!

    • @kschallert3569
      @kschallert3569 2 роки тому

      @@TheWhimsicalWorkshop please confirm about adding the 4 inches. Is it 4 inches on each end? What if your border is 7 inches wide? Still add 4 inches? Cuz I just pieced a very expensive border and added 4 inches to it, and it's looking like it's going to be way too short. I'm devastated.....

    • @TheWhimsicalWorkshop
      @TheWhimsicalWorkshop  2 роки тому

      @@kschallert3569 You should be adding 4" to the overall finished size of the border. (which is the width of the quilt top plus the border width on each side (in your case 14" + quilt center +4" additional inches.) I hope this helps

  • @karenshlemkevich2591
    @karenshlemkevich2591 6 місяців тому

    Great demo!
    That made sense. Thanks!

  • @sandydali699
    @sandydali699 3 роки тому

    Thank you, have watched many mitered border videos, this is the one that worked for me, Love the quilt behind you.

    • @TheWhimsicalWorkshop
      @TheWhimsicalWorkshop  3 роки тому

      Than k you for watching. The quilt is our Dutch Wonderland pattern and available at www.TheWhimsicalWorkshop.com

  • @anitawilliams7320
    @anitawilliams7320 2 роки тому

    Thanks Heidi, easy to follow. Great video

  • @vareekinyanjui6119
    @vareekinyanjui6119 Рік тому

    Excellent video. It was easy to follow and made making mitered corners super easy!!! It was my 1st time attempting them because it seemed so intimidating. They are not now! 😊Thank you so much!!!!!!!!

  • @webs4298
    @webs4298 2 роки тому

    Thank you! I had never been brave enough to try this. Your tutorial was very good and they came out well. I can't thank you enough!

  • @lorigipson7355
    @lorigipson7355 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this video! It helped me make the perfect mitered border and it was so easy to understand and execute. My border came out perfect on the first run. I am so excited to have this skill thanks to you!

  • @annrusk8702
    @annrusk8702 3 роки тому

    Great video! Thank you for great demo.

  • @MarieH528
    @MarieH528 Рік тому

    Hi 👋! I just wanted to say Thank You so very much for this video! The mitered corner technique is absolutely perfect, 💯 percent- I Love the look that mitered corners give to most quilts and My first corner looks as perfect as the last 3! Your instructions are spot on, easy peasy and this is the only method that I will ever use in my future quilting! Again, Thank You for all that you've Shared, I don't always comment but I have watched many of your videos and truly appreciate them!😊

  • @alfa5243
    @alfa5243 2 роки тому

    Your instructions are very clear. Thanks

  • @susannes2806
    @susannes2806 2 роки тому

    I love this❣️ Thank you so much for sharing❤️

  • @sandranichlos5446
    @sandranichlos5446 2 роки тому

    Great technique!!! I love it!! I will be using it on my borders.

  • @wendycampana9089
    @wendycampana9089 2 роки тому

    Excellent tutorial. You make it look so easy. Love it. Will be trying this.

  • @donna8243
    @donna8243 2 роки тому

    thanks for the tutorial. For my first attempt at this technique, it came out good.

  • @judyemoen2121
    @judyemoen2121 2 роки тому

    Wow this is the best yet miter I’ve watched I just subscribed

  • @vnmhobbs7287
    @vnmhobbs7287 Рік тому

    Clear instructions and demonstration!

  • @marydellorso1269
    @marydellorso1269 11 місяців тому

    Excellent video, thank you!

  • @sherryfaires7931
    @sherryfaires7931 2 роки тому

    Excellent demo for mitered corners!!!

  • @dianekhamilton
    @dianekhamilton Рік тому

    THANK YOU!!! This was so helpful!

  • @lynnkirkpatrick3729
    @lynnkirkpatrick3729 2 роки тому

    Excellent method! Easy to understand!

  • @alfa5243
    @alfa5243 2 роки тому

    Perfecto every time

  • @karryannedwards1447
    @karryannedwards1447 7 місяців тому

    This was so helpful thank you!

  • @susiegularte4530
    @susiegularte4530 11 місяців тому

    It worked! Thank you

  • @ccreel64
    @ccreel64 10 місяців тому

    Love it! Great tutorial! ❤️

  • @klime2011
    @klime2011 2 роки тому

    Best vid on this

  • @naomirankin2071
    @naomirankin2071 10 місяців тому

    Great tutorial!!

  • @riltf
    @riltf 3 роки тому

    Thankyou thankyou thankyou

  • @judicolwell7556
    @judicolwell7556 9 місяців тому

    Mitered corners #1

  • @martine6055
    @martine6055 2 роки тому

    Super travail propre

  • @luellagodman2656
    @luellagodman2656 8 місяців тому

    13:13 Thank you for the clear instructions for mitering the cornes on my blanket but I guess i'm going to complicate matters as I am putting satin binding on a woollen blanket! Do I just miter the binding from both sides, topstitching the sides last?! Luella G.

  • @janinemedlin7016
    @janinemedlin7016 5 місяців тому

    excellent video! my question, How long should your borders be? My quilt is 105 x 98. Thank you

  • @katelehner
    @katelehner 7 місяців тому

    Love the video about mitered border. How much border fabric do you leave past the edge at the corner?

    • @TheWhimsicalWorkshop
      @TheWhimsicalWorkshop  6 місяців тому

      I add 4" to the finished size of the quilt in each direction

  • @rebeccafoster-faith6647
    @rebeccafoster-faith6647 2 роки тому

    I have done mitered borders 3 times and it has kicked my tush all 3 times. Let's see if it's easier with your direction!

  • @happytraveller8953
    @happytraveller8953 3 роки тому

    Dang--love the fabric. Do you design that as well? Just beautiful and can I get them in the UK?

    • @TheWhimsicalWorkshop
      @TheWhimsicalWorkshop  3 роки тому +1

      I did not design this group, it is such a pretty group from Northcott Fabrics that came out last year. The group is called "Make a Wish". You may be able to still find it online. Thanks for watching.

  • @mintea2779
    @mintea2779 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this just what I needed, but how do you finish the quilt layer a piece of cloth on the back?.what if I want the outside edge to fold over the the wrong side to finish it?

    • @TheWhimsicalWorkshop
      @TheWhimsicalWorkshop  2 роки тому

      Hi There, This is just to add the border onto the quilt top. To go through all the steps, I recommend my playlist on how to make a quilt. I go over all the basics including your questions above. Hope this helps!
      ua-cam.com/play/PLSJ_sqvz042vVeSwEB5bm9HxCvQHZ9FZK.html

  • @donnamalatt6311
    @donnamalatt6311 3 роки тому

    I am putting a baby guilt together and the back and batting are sown together..I want to miter the corners. Do I need to cut away the batting before I see the 45.

  • @sykserpent1582
    @sykserpent1582 2 роки тому

    Thank you for your tutorial ! How many inches extra is best to leave on the sides please?

  • @tammyquick
    @tammyquick 3 роки тому

    Do you press the seams to the side or open on the mitered corners?

  • @alicesuchanoff1253
    @alicesuchanoff1253 6 місяців тому

    THANKS 🪡

  • @ellenpowell4155
    @ellenpowell4155 2 роки тому

    Can you use this same method to miter binding at the corners?

    • @TheWhimsicalWorkshop
      @TheWhimsicalWorkshop  2 роки тому

      No that is a different technique. Check out our Binding video ua-cam.com/video/ZG0Ndi3u6H8/v-deo.html

  • @louisevannorden2001
    @louisevannorden2001 Рік тому

    Do you have a tutorial for sewing miters on a hot pad?

  • @funnyfarmgirl1
    @funnyfarmgirl1 2 роки тому

    Is there a way to miter a border in Quilt As You Go....that is with front, batting and backing all together.

  • @merightin
    @merightin 5 місяців тому

    But what about the unfinished edges?

  • @sueduquemin7119
    @sueduquemin7119 Рік тому

    How would you do a mitre on the binding

    • @TheWhimsicalWorkshop
      @TheWhimsicalWorkshop  Рік тому

      Hi Sue,
      the miter on the binding is done with a french fold. Here is one of my videos where I walk you through it. ua-cam.com/video/ZG0Ndi3u6H8/v-deo.html
      Hope this helps

  • @joyb3541
    @joyb3541 Рік тому

    I feel like I'm watching this upside down and I have to turn my phone the opposite

  • @susangarner3906
    @susangarner3906 Рік тому

    I have to watch you again .it was confusing for me

  • @joannbolle6028
    @joannbolle6028 2 роки тому

    Very confusing when you pick up the quilt and then lay down with sides already together. Would be nice to see how you matched them and not pick it up out of camera.

  • @susiejohnson4530
    @susiejohnson4530 2 роки тому

    GREAT tutorial !! video not that great though. Couldn't SEE what you were pointing out even when I ENLARGED to video.

    • @TheWhimsicalWorkshop
      @TheWhimsicalWorkshop  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the tip. I am always trying to improve our video quality. I will definitely reshoot this in the near future

  • @catherinek785
    @catherinek785 Рік тому

    Trying…wish you’d be more clear on right sides together or not. You do a lot of flipping around and it’s not clearly described. I’m going to keep at it though

    • @TheWhimsicalWorkshop
      @TheWhimsicalWorkshop  Рік тому +1

      This was one of my first videos and I will definitely be updating it in 2023

    • @catherinek785
      @catherinek785 Рік тому

      @@TheWhimsicalWorkshop I finally figured it out but it was a struggle. Hope to see more of your instructional videos.

  • @jolenejordan4141
    @jolenejordan4141 2 роки тому +1

    That's more confusing I'm sorry

  • @cherylrogers2807
    @cherylrogers2807 Рік тому

    Too fast and complicated for me! 😂 i think i need a bit more step by step from the raw beginning

  • @margaretheller1461
    @margaretheller1461 6 місяців тому

    too much further adieu

  • @laurakincaid9436
    @laurakincaid9436 Місяць тому

    And yet again another UA-camr taking credit for techniques that have been around for 30 years. We taught this technique over 30 yrs ago at my quilt shop. The pioneers of quilting are being forgotten. Nothing new under the sun.

  • @sarabirch661
    @sarabirch661 7 місяців тому

    Quit saying “Quick and Dirty.” Very unprofessional and offensive.

  • @paulzsoka9037
    @paulzsoka9037 Рік тому

    Thanks

  • @teeess6903
    @teeess6903 3 роки тому

    This worked fantastic! Thanks so much for the lesson. Hadn’t had the courage to try mitred corners until today!