I am so glad that the old methold that I learnt 60 years ago is coming back as a respectable way to bind quilts. For so long now there has been this attitude that you must mitre your corners, you must hand sew your binding down etc. You know though there are many ways to achieve your goal and they are all perfectly respectable sewing techniques. Let's use what we know or do best and be hanged with the quilt police.
This is a dream come true for me! I can usually get mitered corners, but it’s not my favorite thing. I love this binding method!! Thank you so much for sharing! 💖😊
Brilliant!!! I'll try not ironing my binding in half to save time too! Thanks for the glue baste tips & your kindness. You recognize my value, & that helps me remember my value too!!!
Hello Beautiful! 8:30 “ A little bit exact” I love it! (a little😘) I have done this before but I had forgotten the part about folding the tails under the ends. I might consider applying a dab of glue where the extra fabric wants to “flip out”. I like the idea of skipping the step where you press the binding in half. Learn something new from you all the time. Not that I’d ever enter a quilt in any judged show but I wonder how judges feel about this technique, or even the facing technique.
Thanks so much! I couldn’t possibly tell you about what the judges (or any on else for that matter😜) think about it. I know quilts have been bound this way for hundreds of years so your guess is as good as mine 😊♥️♥️♥️
I use Elmer’s School Glue instead of pins for almost everything now. I watched a Sharon Schamber video years ago. She glues every step of the way. If its good enough for her, its good enough for me.
I am a new viewer and this is a great tip. I have arthritis in my hands so I can sew the binding on both machine. Thanks for making me Smile today. Love your hair colour!!!😊
I don't have a problem with binding, but I love learning this alternate method. I still consider myself a new quilter, not sure when that will fade, and it is only recently that I learned that binding is a sticking point for some people (not judging). My sticking point is basting. Not just a sticking point, the hated point. This portion of a beloved hobby has improved with the advice of others and making my own adjustments, but, man, oh, man, do I hate basting. I have a dream that one day I will fully defeat the basting dragon and we will become friends, but not today. Thanks for sharing this alternative binding method, I'm going to try it.
I’ve done this way where you fold over the end on bags but I never thought to do it on a quilt! 🤷🏻♀️another great tutorial. I’ve missed your daily videos.
Thank you so much. I have several dish drying mats that need binding, and I will try this method to get them bound and gifted or sold. You make my world beautiful. 🎶💐💖🫂
I prefer the look of mitered corners, but, I'm tired of the time it takes me to get them looking decent. Ready to take a miter break. Your video was very clear. Thanks!
At Christmas, I made lap quilts for my 6 grand daughters. The two grand sons will receive theirs with this method. The girls’s quilts had ruffles on the bias to finish edges. The boys will be smooth and tailored. Thank you for saving me lots of time, effort and money!😉
Thank you I am getting ready to bind quilt for my Grandson. Will be trying this then my corners hopefully they will look good. I hope this is the last big quilt that I hand quilt. Looking forward to using my Q 16. 😊 ❤ 😂
I'm making a large lightweight quilt for my granddaughter, and this will work perfectly. I have a very basic machine, and I'm concerned about having too much thickness, so with this first quilt, I'm not using batting; I'm going to use muslin as my middle portion. I have to keep the bulk towards the left of my machine so rounding corners is out. I have to sew each side separately instead of turning a corner. Thank you for sharing this!!
I recently found your channel and love your videos!!! Would you be able to show a close up of the round, hexie wall hanging with the red binding behind you? I am a sucker for all things rainbow and always on the lookout for a small, hand sewing project. Thanks so much!
Thanks for sharing! In my 30+ years of quilting, I've never used this method. Thank heaven for social media and the inspiration that you and others share! Quick question: Where do you get the email bottle that your glue is in?
You have a keen eye. I do not water it down but this was mixed - a clear washable school glue and then refilled with the basic Elmer’s school washable. 😊♥️
Hi - while I like this method - I just tried it in a table topper I’m working on - I’m finding a lot of bulk in the corners, my machine struggled to get through it all. Any suggestions?
Hmmmm. Fascinating. Thanks for sharing! Since I don't do hand sewing (I can't hold a needle), would I start from the back and wrap to the front like I usually do? Do you ever attach the binding from the front while it's still on the long arm? My daughter loves doing that. And I LOVE getting the quilt back with the binding already attached on a large quilt.
I think doing it reverse would work just fine. I would test it on a small piece to check. I do not have channel locks on my longarm so I don’t apply binding there but that sounds wonderful!
Oh it’s from Thimbles for You (I’ll double check for next weekend) it’s a sterling silver thimble that I adore and is a semi-custom fit. It was an anniversary splurge.
I tend not to clip or pin but if you need precision I would pin or clip about a hand spread (stretch out you hand and use the distance from your thumb to pinky) as a frame of reference.
I don't have much experience with binding. On your last step before you handstiched the last seams, would snipping off fabric from the inch that has been folded over and sewn down help with the bulkiness and the fabric peekaboo, (maybe 1/4" from the foldover and angled down toward the hot pad,) or would that cause problems with fraying after a while? PS - I love your lip color today!
It can help a bit. I don’t usually do it because the majority of the bulk is right IN the corner where I wouldn’t trim anyway so it always just seems like an extra step. Give it a try and see which way you prefer. Thanks 💄
@amydement. Ah, that makes sense. I've been wanting to make some new hotpads as my current ones are in a sad state, so this will be great for me to try out on them! 😊
@amydement. Thank you, I have a baby quilt ready to put together and I find putting binding on Anything difficult. But this looks good. I will let you know how it goes .From Galway west of Ireland.
Are you using a 2” binding so that’s why the folded ends have to be 2”? This will make binding so much easier, especially pot holders!! Genius!!! Thank you!!
Awesome! Yes it is faster. Normally I wouldn’t glue as I’d sew one side at a time, but to speed up the process for filming (so I could attach sides 3 & 4) it worked like a charm!
well, it could be better, one hint would be to start sewing from the edge, on both edges, and meet in the middle (otherwise the end of seam has the little excess as shown in your sample), another very basic tip is to trim the bulk before you stitch that 1 inch wrap to back. Personally I find mitered corners easier and less bulky. But i have done both. This method borrows from standard garment sewing of collars, cuffs, and facings. But it needs to be done more exactly for best results.
It’s just an option - miters can be cumbersome and sometimes messy and this is just another way. I am a huge advocate for knowing many methods of achieving a result and using the one that suits you and your specific needs. ♥️. Thanks for your question.
Not my favorite way to bind. I don’t care for this “look”. Although I know it’s an oldie but goodie! Thanks for sharing it and giving us another way to bind. I might even try it. 😊
No thanks. Binding the regular way with mitered corners is so easy, no bulk in the corners, and looks much nicer and more professional. But to each his own. Some might like this method. We all do what works for us.
I am so glad that the old methold that I learnt 60 years ago is coming back as a respectable way to bind quilts. For so long now there has been this attitude that you must mitre your corners, you must hand sew your binding down etc. You know though there are many ways to achieve your goal and they are all perfectly respectable sewing techniques. Let's use what we know or do best and be hanged with the quilt police.
I am so glad you said this! You are 100% right! ♥️♥️♥️
Agreed! ❤😂
My mother in law did all her bindings this way. Your demo was very good. You showed closeups where they were truly needed. Thank you!
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you found it helpful and your specific feedback really makes a difference. I appreciate you!
Thank you I never learned to miter
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I’ve been quilting for decades, and I love this! Thank you. New subscriber here.
You are welcome I am so glad you’re here!
I am so glad I found your video,you made it so easy.now I can finished my two quilts. Thank you❤
Wonderful! Thank you for watching!
Brilliant! Thanks! I have used your method to bind all of my quilts and swear by it. :Now even easier' is an amazing gift.
Oh wow. Thank you. I’m so glad it’s helpful!
Great method for small projects. Thank you, Amy! Marion
You are so welcome, Marion! 😊
I have never seen this.Great idea!
Thank you. 😊 I'm glad you think so!
As usual, just a little tip from you to make my life easier! Love it! Thanks so much🥰
You are so welcome!
Brilliant. I’ve never seen binding this way
Thanks. I hope you give it a try! 😊
This is brilliant! Thank you for sharing this binding variation ❤❤❤
You are so welcome! 🤗
I started doing that a couple of months ago. I love it.
Isn’t it fun!
This is a dream come true for me! I can usually get mitered corners, but it’s not my favorite thing. I love this binding method!! Thank you so much for sharing! 💖😊
😊♥️♥️. So glad you like it! Thank you!
Great tutorial Amy! I am going to use this method for the mug rugs I need to finish!
Woohoo. I hope you love it.
Thank you for the details! I think this is so much easier than the mitered corners!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you
Watching late as usual... I think I will try this method either this afternoon or tomorrow! Thanks. I hate bindings.
I hope it’s the easiest you’ve ever done! 😊. I find working one side at a time so much more ‘doable’ if you know what I mean. ♥️
@@amydement. I know exactly what you mean. 😄
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I can’t wait to try this! I hate binding, I always have to rip and redo. Thank you😊
You’re so welcome! I hope this makes it easier for you. 🤗
Just super for small projects for me. Thank you very much.
You’re welcome! Thank YOU!
Magical! Thank you!
You're welcome!😊♥️
I have to bind some potholders for a friend, I'm doing it this way looks so much easier 😊 have a wonderful weekend Amy🥰🥰🥰
It is easy! I hope you love it! 🥰
Thanks Amy I thank you just made all my binding much easier
You are so welcome! 😊
This was amazing! I do my mug rugs/coasters this way but fumbled through the corners. I can't wait to try it!
Awesome! I hope you love it!
Brilliant!!! I'll try not ironing my binding in half to save time too! Thanks for the glue baste tips & your kindness. You recognize my value, & that helps me remember my value too!!!
Thank you for your kind words. I hope the book ending serves you well.
I agree. I LOVE Amy's positivity and reminder that we all make the world a better place.
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Thanks!
Thank YOU 😊
I’m not a fan of this method, but I really enjoy your cheerfulness and I think you are a very good teacher!
Thank you so much!! 😊
Hello Beautiful! 8:30 “ A little bit exact” I love it! (a little😘) I have done this before but I had forgotten the part about folding the tails under the ends. I might consider applying a dab of glue where the extra fabric wants to “flip out”. I like the idea of skipping the step where you press the binding in half. Learn something new from you all the time. Not that I’d ever enter a quilt in any judged show but I wonder how judges feel about this technique, or even the facing technique.
Thanks so much! I couldn’t possibly tell you about what the judges (or any on else for that matter😜) think about it. I know quilts have been bound this way for hundreds of years so your guess is as good as mine 😊♥️♥️♥️
I use Elmer’s School Glue instead of pins for almost everything now. I watched a Sharon Schamber video years ago. She glues every step of the way. If its good enough for her, its good enough for me.
It really is very effective!!
I am a new viewer and this is a great tip. I have arthritis in my hands so I can sew the binding on both machine. Thanks for making me Smile today. Love your hair colour!!!😊
You are so welcome! Thank you! 😊
Great job, Thanks!
Thank you too!
I love the quilt on your wall. Amazing!
Thank you so much!
Amy you just made the binding on all my oversized hot mats and table runners so much easier!
I am SO glad! Thank you.
I don't have a problem with binding, but I love learning this alternate method. I still consider myself a new quilter, not sure when that will fade, and it is only recently that I learned that binding is a sticking point for some people (not judging). My sticking point is basting. Not just a sticking point, the hated point. This portion of a beloved hobby has improved with the advice of others and making my own adjustments, but, man, oh, man, do I hate basting. I have a dream that one day I will fully defeat the basting dragon and we will become friends, but not today. Thanks for sharing this alternative binding method, I'm going to try it.
I hear you about the basting dragon! It's a tough one! I actually don’t mind binding either but I know so many who do. Like you… basting- hate it!!
This is great. My binding is better than before, but this takes the stress out of binding. Thanks.
Oh I'm happy to hear that! Thank you ♥️😊
Oh my i am so excited to do this. My worst fear doing binding. Thank you so much.
You're so welcome!😊♥️.
Excellent !! Thank you and Happy New Year
Thanks. 😊 you too
Love this..new sub❤❤❤❤
Welcome! I’m so Glad you are here. 😊
I'm definitely giving this a try !!!! Very cool❤
I hope you love it! 😊
I’ve done this way where you fold over the end on bags but I never thought to do it on a quilt! 🤷🏻♀️another great tutorial. I’ve missed your daily videos.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much.
Thank you so much. I have several dish drying mats that need binding, and I will try this method to get them bound and gifted or sold. You make my world beautiful.
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Great binding for Kennel Quilts!
You're right, it's perfect for those!
Good idea 💡. Thank you for the video 😊
You’re so welcome! 😊
I prefer the look of mitered corners, but, I'm tired of the time it takes me to get them looking decent. Ready to take a miter break. Your video was very clear. Thanks!
Thank you so much. I like mitered corners too but this is definitely a fun and easy alternative!
At Christmas, I made lap quilts for my 6 grand daughters. The two grand sons will receive theirs with this method. The girls’s quilts had ruffles on the bias to finish edges. The boys will be smooth and tailored. Thank you for saving me lots of time, effort and money!😉
Sounds like a wonderful Christmas gift. I am so happy you can use it. 🥰
I’ve never tried this method but I definitely want to!
I hope it works for you!
Love this technique 😍
Thank you!
Thank you I am getting ready to bind quilt for my Grandson. Will be trying this then my corners hopefully they will look good. I hope this is the last big quilt that I hand quilt. Looking forward to using my Q 16. 😊 ❤ 😂
You're welcome! I hope you love it! 😍
Wonderfully easy😊
Yes! I hope you love it!😍
Thank you 😊
You are very welcome! 😊
I'm making a large lightweight quilt for my granddaughter, and this will work perfectly. I have a very basic machine, and I'm concerned about having too much thickness, so with this first quilt, I'm not using batting; I'm going to use muslin as my middle portion. I have to keep the bulk towards the left of my machine so rounding corners is out. I have to sew each side separately instead of turning a corner. Thank you for sharing this!!
I think you will love the simplicity of this binding method.😊♥️. I’m so glad to be of help.
I recently found your channel and love your videos!!! Would you be able to show a close up of the round, hexie wall hanging with the red binding behind you? I am a sucker for all things rainbow and always on the lookout for a small, hand sewing project. Thanks so much!
I’d be glad to. That was a gift made for me by my bestie. I’ll show it in the next weekend vlog!
Love it❣️ TY❣️
You are so welcome! 🤗
Brilliant!
Thank you!
I rounded the corners on a king-sized quilt. It was a breeze to go around those sl. curves. I was not using bias binding
That’s a great idea too!
Gurrrrrl, you gonna make me call out sick and use this method on my unfinished projects!🤣🤣🤣
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Thanks for sharing! In my 30+ years of quilting, I've never used this method. Thank heaven for social media and the inspiration that you and others share! Quick question: Where do you get the email bottle that your glue is in?
Thank you. 😊. There is an Amazon link in the description box. It’s for several so you can share with friends.
I dont care for your method, but I still appreciate you showing it
Thank you for your feedback. I’m glad you have a binding method that you love. ❤️
It's the traditional Amish way of doing binding. Good for charity quilts too, so you have less stress when finishing.
"Cheap and Cheerful" I ❤ that.
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Thanks this is awesome
Thank you!
Thank you.
You're welcome!
I think I will start using this for my little art quilts instead of doing a "sewn to the front, fused to the back" thin binding. 😄
I hope you love it. For art quilts the single fold works especially well.
Do you water down the glue in your applicator bottle? It doesn’t seem as white as it usually does. If so, what proportions do you use?
You have a keen eye. I do not water it down but this was mixed - a clear washable school glue and then refilled with the basic Elmer’s school washable. 😊♥️
Where did you get your bottle for your glue with the fine tip
There is an Amazon link in the description box - it’s a box of them - you can share with friends 😊
Hi - while I like this method - I just tried it in a table topper I’m working on - I’m finding a lot of bulk in the corners, my machine struggled to get through it all. Any suggestions?
Can you tell me more about how it’s struggling- just with the thickness or is it struggling to feed the layers?
Hmmmm. Fascinating. Thanks for sharing! Since I don't do hand sewing (I can't hold a needle), would I start from the back and wrap to the front like I usually do?
Do you ever attach the binding from the front while it's still on the long arm? My daughter loves doing that. And I LOVE getting the quilt back with the binding already attached on a large quilt.
I think doing it reverse would work just fine. I would test it on a small piece to check. I do not have channel locks on my longarm so I don’t apply binding there but that sounds wonderful!
@@amydement. Thank You!
Game Changer! Doing this.
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Can I do a slightly wider binding? What is downside of wider binding?
Absolutely. This should work with just about any size and I also like a chunkier binding from time to time.
thank you Amy
You are so welcome!🤗
Thanks for sharing this. Also, where did you get that thimble? I didn't get a good look, but it seemed pretty neat.
Oh it’s from Thimbles for You (I’ll double check for next weekend) it’s a sterling silver thimble that I adore and is a semi-custom fit. It was an anniversary splurge.
That was awesome
Thank you!
This is genius. Just curious. Have you tried mitering the corners with this method?
No I haven’t. Let me know if you try it.
How wide was the border fabric please. Going to give this ago to bind a quilt for my friend.
Whatever your standard is should work. This was a 2.5” strip folded. ♥️♥️
I’ve used glue for lots of things but where do you get the small container?
There’s an Amazon link in the description box 😊♥️
How far apart would you clip/pin on a large piece?
I tend not to clip or pin but if you need precision I would pin or clip about a hand spread (stretch out you hand and use the distance from your thumb to pinky) as a frame of reference.
I love this but what is the width??
I know! Sorry 😜. I started with a 2-1/2l” strip
Awesome!
Thank you! Cheers!
I don't have much experience with binding. On your last step before you handstiched the last seams, would snipping off fabric from the inch that has been folded over and sewn down help with the bulkiness and the fabric peekaboo, (maybe 1/4" from the foldover and angled down toward the hot pad,) or would that cause problems with fraying after a while?
PS - I love your lip color today!
It can help a bit. I don’t usually do it because the majority of the bulk is right IN the corner where I wouldn’t trim anyway so it always just seems like an extra step. Give it a try and see which way you prefer. Thanks 💄
@amydement. Ah, that makes sense. I've been wanting to make some new hotpads as my current ones are in a sad state, so this will be great for me to try out on them! 😊
How wide is the binding please
I cut my strip 2.5 inches and folded it in half. 😊
@amydement. Thank you, I have a baby quilt ready to put together and I find putting binding on Anything difficult. But this looks good. I will let you know how it goes .From Galway west of Ireland.
Are you using a 2” binding so that’s why the folded ends have to be 2”? This will make binding so much easier, especially pot holders!! Genius!!! Thank you!!
I used a 2.5” strip. The 1” overlap is just the amount I’ve found that works for me. Try different lengths and see what works 😊♥️
I use a thin craft brush and paint the glue on.
Good idea! Thanks for sharing
Amazing, Amy. No more ugly potholders. Will it work on your drying mat or is that too thick?
Thank you! It worked for me. That’s how I finished the ones I made. The piece I used as a sample had two layers of batting as well. ♥️
@ thank you❣️. I love that your hair matched your binding. 👍🏼
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It looks bulky with all those layers folded. Is it?
A bit but not too much so. I find the speed and ease worth the tiny bit of bulk in the corners. Thanks for asking.
I use this method but I don’t use glue and I just topstitch rather than hand sew. Much faster and easier for big quilts.
Awesome! Yes it is faster. Normally I wouldn’t glue as I’d sew one side at a time, but to speed up the process for filming (so I could attach sides 3 & 4) it worked like a charm!
well, it could be better, one hint would be to start sewing from the edge, on both edges, and meet in the middle (otherwise the end of seam has the little excess as shown in your sample), another very basic tip is to trim the bulk before you stitch that 1 inch wrap to back. Personally I find mitered corners easier and less bulky. But i have done both. This method borrows from standard garment sewing of collars, cuffs, and facings. But it needs to be done more exactly for best results.
Thank you for your input.
Love ❤️
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Also, if you are scrap busting, you can even use 4 different fabrics for the binding. The scrappier, the better!
Absolutely!!!
Yes..guess it’s alright..good vid…but l would sew an X on the corners to make less bulk and neater..🇨🇦
I’m not sure what you mean by sew and X on the corners, but if that makes it work better for you I say go for it 😊
Usually, at the quilting stage.
♥️♥️♥️ totally understandable!
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I appreciate you showing an alternate way, but the corners are too thick for me. I prefer the mitering technique. Thank you.
Thanks for the feedback! I’m so glad you found the method you love ❤️
I must be weird because I love doing binding. The step I hate is backing and quilting 😂. I love just making quilt tops and binding
I can totally relate. I enjoy hand tacking the binding but sometimes applying it feels like writing a bear.
I don't see why you would add bulk when a miter is so quick and easy.
It’s just an option - miters can be cumbersome and sometimes messy and this is just another way. I am a huge advocate for knowing many methods of achieving a result and using the one that suits you and your specific needs. ♥️. Thanks for your question.
this is how my grandma binded her quilts
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Not my favorite way to bind. I don’t care for this “look”. Although I know it’s an oldie but goodie! Thanks for sharing it and giving us another way to bind. I might even try it. 😊
It is definitely an oldie but goodie and I know some people love it. That's the beauty of quilting - so many ways to get to the same place! 😄
No thanks. Binding the regular way with mitered corners is so easy, no bulk in the corners, and looks much nicer and more professional. But to each his own. Some might like this method. We all do what works for us.
Thank you for your opinion and I appreciate you letting me know what you prefer.
This is called French binding
Oh thanks for letting me know.