Sometimes the smallest finishing touch is the one that lifts a quilt from lovely to truly special, and a flange is exactly that kind of detail. In this updated video, Chatterbox Quilts walks us through how to make a quilt flange, that delicate little strip of accent fabric that peeks out between the quilt top and the binding like a hidden ribbon of colour. It is a calm, well-paced tutorial that takes the mystery out of a technique that always looks so polished on a finished quilt.
Here is why this one is worth watching:
- A clear, refreshed walkthrough. This is the updated version of her flange tutorial, so the tips reflect everything she has learned over the years and the result is a beautifully clean, professional finish.
- A small detail with a big visual reward. A flange adds that thoughtful pop of colour that makes the binding feel intentional, the kind of touch quilt show judges and gift recipients always notice.
- So many colour-play opportunities. Once you know how to add a flange, you can pull a contrast print from your stash and use it to tie the quilt top and binding together in a way that feels styled and considered.
Have you tried a flange on one of your quilts yet, or has it always been one of those techniques you have admired from across the show hall? Tell us in the comments which quilt you would love to give a flange edge to.
