In this efficient tutorial from Heirloom Creations, learn how to bind a quilt using their "easiest, fastest, down-and-dirty" approach that simplifies the entire process:
- Discover time-saving tools like the Shape Cut Plus for cutting multiple binding strips at once and the Clearly Perfect Angles guide that ensures perfect 45-degree seams without drawing lines when joining strips.
- Master the clever "pocket method" for starting and stopping your binding that eliminates mathematical calculations and makes connecting the ends foolproof—simply tuck the final end into the pocket you created at the beginning.
- Learn professional finishing techniques, including the proper way to create mitered corners, press your binding, and the importance of leaving batting and backing extending slightly beyond your quilt top before binding for a fuller, more polished edge.
Whether you prefer hand-stitching the binding to the back or machine finishing with a stitch-in-the-ditch approach, this straightforward method offers clean results with minimal fuss. Perfect for quilters of all skill levels who want to streamline the final step of their quilting projects.
