Binding a Quilt by machine - the corner

[nguyenxuanmai]

Nice!!! I am new to this quilting thing and it's amazing how some of the best instructions come from every day people and not some big manufacturer. Thanks. You really helped me a lot!

[CrazyShortcutQuilts]

@nguyenxuanmai I am so very glad to help :) Marguerita

[mal1067ry]

Marguerita, when binding - what do you do when you intend stopping at the end (needle down) with the intention of turning and then running along the next edge, but the interval of stitch lengths means the needle stops just a little less or more than where you intended to stop? Do you understand what I mean.

I've seen many videos where stopping at a precise position is important - I've never heard anyone explain this may not alway be possible. Do you manually move to where you need to be? Mal

[CrazyShortcutQuilts]

@mal1067ry Hi Mal, I either hold the quilt, so that the machine takes a smaller stitch than it normally would (fighting the feed dogs and the walking foot) or I stop with the needle up, move the quilt and then put the needle down. I try not to let the stitching go further than I want, so I keep an eye on where I am and then make the stitching stop where I want, by either pulling or re-positioning. I *do* understand what you're asking - I have to do this at almost every corner - hope this helps!

[mal1067ry]

@CrazyShortcutQuilts - thanks for that Marg - I figured there'd be a manual fix.

[LBwriter1]

This is so perfect!! I have been trying to figure out how to do the corners like that. THANK YOU soooo much!

Question - If you are machine stitching the binding on the back, how do you know what you will see on the front? Aren't you supposed to "stitch in the ditch on the front and catch the back binding? I like your way better.

[CrazyShortcutQuilts]

@LBwriter1 Our way has us sewing the binding onto the back and then folding it over to the front. After it's folded over, we stitch down the folded edge with either a straight stitch, zig zag or a decorative stitch. We *try* to have the stitching hit the binding on the back, but we don't actually try too hard  :) All of our quilts are "used" quilts - not show quilts - and we don't believe in perfection ... We believe in "easy" and "good enough" ~~Marguerita :)

[LBwriter1]

This is so perfect!! I have been trying to figure out how to do the corners like that. THANK YOU soooo much!

[imaartgirl]

Very clear. Thank you.

[mkjm1970]

I have been here most of the day looking for just this kind of video to show me how to do a quilt and not have to do it by hand. I thank you so much for showing it this way and making it so easy to do. I will be glad to share any pictures of my quilts in the future. Again thank you so much.. maryk

[thegoldenkey07]

My problem is sewing the CORNER binding on the back. I have your book but am not clear....is there a section of the corner on the back in which you don't sew on the binding? I have no problem making the pocket on the back but just don't understand where I stop sewing on the back to attach the corner binding.  If you see this and have time please address this. It's the ONLY issue I am unclear on - everything else in your book makes sense to me. Thanks!!!

[CrazyShortcutQuilts]

@thegoldenkey07 Hi, I know binding is confusing!! Eleanor Burns has a wonderful video about this -- I am going to put an annotation in the video to it since I can't post the link in comments :(

Let me know any other way that I can help, okay? Marguerita

[glenda246]

I don't know if you still view comments on this video, but I wanted to thank you for it and put in a request for another. I work at a college and one of our student groups is making Linus-type quilts using double-sided fleece with Wright's blanket binding (4" wide folded in the middle to make a 2" finished width). It's different from your demo because you don't sew right sides together. NO good demos on Youtube! I'm desperate after hours of searching. Thanks!

[Nanalisan]

This is good! Thanks.  I'm working on a quilt that I'll have to bind like this and now I feel better about binding it.

[CrazyShortcutQuilts]

@Nanalisan Yay - a quilt that is almost finished!!! I am glad I could help :)

[hatsumomo360]

You are a genius. I love you, and my quilts love you!

[CrazyShortcutQuilts]

@hatsumomo360 I love you too!!! Thank you so much, you put a HUGE smile on my face :)

[hatsumomo360]

You are a genius and I love you, and my quilts love you!

[hatsumomo360]

You are a genius... you seriously need to sell books and dvd's!

[CrazyShortcutQuilts]

@hatsumomo360 Oh, you are good for my ego - lol :) I am working on another book and some downloadable videos that are longer - stay tuned ;) Marguerita

[VenusBlue4u]

What the heck kind of sewing machine is that?

[CrazyShortcutQuilts]

@VenusBlue4u Hi, That is a Bernina model 180 - it's about 12 years old.

[VenusBlue4u]

@CrazyShortcutQuilts An embroidery machine?

[CrazyShortcutQuilts]

@VenusBlue4u Well it's really just a sewing machine, but it had a wider than normal set of feed dogs because it does have an optional embroidery module. It is not strictly an embroidery machine, but it can do it. I've never used the embroidery module :)

The foot that I have on it is not standard with the machine - it's a "walking foot" (also called "even feed" foot) & most sewing machine dealers sell walking feet specially made for each brand of machine that they sell. ~Thx, Marguerita :)

[crskirk]

Very good and helpful!

[1wog4ever]

Love this idea it looks perfect. I'm gonna try it and send you a pic when I do

THX

[CrazyShortcutQuilts]

@1wog4ever Oh wow, I'd LOVE to see your pic! Thank you :)

[Roopyloo]

What a fantastic tip, many thanks !!!

[CrazyShortcutQuilts]

@Roopyloo You are very welcome :)

[CrazyShortcutQuilts]

I am so glad that you like it and find it helpful! Thanks so much for posting, Marguerita  :)

[georgeotj67]

The pin trick is so simple but is REALLY HELPFUL!