The Quilt Tree More Than One Way to Make a Binding Instructions
- August 30, 2024
- The Quilt Tree
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The Quilt Tree More Than One Way to Make a Binding
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Important Information
Supply List : More Than One Way to Make a Binding
Instructor: Maria Weinstein
Dates and Times : Wednesday, April 3rd, 10:30am-1:30pm
OR
Sunday, June 9th, 12:30-3:30pm
In this workshop you will be learning three non-traditional methods of binding:
- Economy Binding – using 1-½ inch strips
- Amish Style Binding – Square Corner
- Facing – where the binding doesn’t show and it’s in the back You will also learn stitching your binding down by machine and by hand.
Fabric Requirements
Make three 14-inch “*quilt sandwiches” consisting of a top, back and batting.
Binding Fabric – 1 yard
Yes, use scraps.
Tools Required
Rotary Cutter and Mat (leave your mat at home and use ours while you’re in
class)
Creative Grids Stripology Ruler or 6 1/2” x 24”
Small square ruler
Sewing machine in good working condition with manual
Any attachment for your sewing machine which makes ¼” seams more precisely.
(Bernina #37, #57 or #97d)
Pins
Small fabric scissors
Neutral sewing thread
Hand sewing needle
Fabric glue
Pins or Clover Clips
Seam Ripper
*We are grateful when you purchase your supplies at our shop.
Please do your homework before coming to class.
Pre-class homework
- Make the quilt sandwiches.
- Cut all the strips needed for the binding.
*What is a quilt sandwich and how to make one?
It’s two pieces of fabric one top, one back and batting
Sandwich the batting between the two pieces of fabric and stitch all around to secure the three pieces. Making sure that they lay nice and flat
WOF=Width of fabric