Fun Fri~ Quilt Binding the QOV Way

 

I haven't been able to make a quilt top this year

due to health reasons.

However, I'm still able to help my QOV group by binding quilts.

 

 Here's my way, along with meeting requirements of QOV.

 

I lay a long side of the quilt on my table.

 

 

After cutting 2½ inch strips for binding,

I see how many can be laid on the side

with ends overlapping.

As you see it takes a bit less than 2 strips here.

So, 4 sides x 2 equals 8 strips

from 45 inch wide fabric.

Yes, the ends of the quilt are shorter,

so 4 strips will give me plenty of room 

to overlap ends to join all strips around the quilt,

and to miter the corners.

As you see, I take no time in measuring and getting it wrong.

The strips are joined together on angle,

then the total length is fan folded and laid in the drawer to my right.

This works much better than putting on a roll

or other methods I've tried.

If I lay them in my lap or around my neck,

they fall to the floor or

get tangled in the quilt

when I'm rearranging the quilt.

 

 

 

The >2 feet to my left with a table along my left side

to hold the bulk of the quilt,

and the 2 feet behind my machine

works fine.

I don't bother with pinning or clipping.

I use my finger and thumb to hold the binding firmly in place on the quilt edges.

Anne the quilter had already basted the edges of the quilt

to hold the quilt sandwich edges in place.

That's a great plus.

That section is sewn until it reaches my thumb,

then I reposition.

Yes, it takes a bit time,

but much less than pinning and unpinning.

 

 This was the amount of binding that was leftover.

Notice the corners were mitered.

QOV requires the last step of binding be done by hand,

and not by machine. 

(In checking the QOV link today to share this info,

I see they have added "or neatly machine stitch binding.")

 

No, we don't have binding patrol come around.

I feel it's part of honoring those that served us.

So "sit down work",

I can still do

verses standing long enough to cut quilt pieces.

 

 

Notice, how I position the binding.

The rolled edge faces my lap.

I've tried both ways and this way works best

to make good hidden stitches.

 

Also, in this picture you see the exciting moment of the last few inches!

 

 

This quilt will be presented on Oct. 11, 2025.

 That means there will be

 more Quilt Shots of this quilt on a Sat after that presentation.

Another tip:

Thread multiple needs before you start hand sewing. 

 

from the video

From Small Things:Episode 41 at the 20 min mark.

She talks about threading several needles on the spool.

That didn't work well for me.

I went ahead and threaded, cut, tied knot

for several needles.

I enjoy watching Pam's video every Sunday.