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Quilt Binding: Part 3 – Hand Binding

Learn how to hand sew your quilt binding onto your quilt

Hand-stitched quilt binding is probably my favorite way to bind a quilt! I prep my quilt, make the binding, sew it on one side with my machine, and the flip it over and hand stitch the back side down.

In Quilt Binding Part 1 you will find how to make your binding and my own personal favorite ways to prepare my quilt for binding. Then in Quilt Binding Part 2 I shared with you the methods I use to sew the binding onto the first side of the quilt. Quilt Binding Part 2 also teaches exactly how I use my sewing machine to sew on the 2nd side as well. If that’s more your speed, definitely check out my article to find out the most accurate basting method. Now in Part 3, I am teaching how to stitch your sewing binding on by hand once you get the first side down. Keep reading to learn two different methods!

Learn how to hand sew your quilt binding onto your quilt
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Quilt Binding: Part 2 – Machine Sewing

Machine Quilt Binding

Alrighty friends, are you ready to bind your quilt?! If you haven’t prepared your quilt and binding yet, head over to read this post and learn what steps I take to make my quilt binding.

To get started, I want to give you two main options for how to bind your quilt. The way I first learned from my grandma is the hand binding method. It involved sewing the binding down to your quilt with a machine but then flipping it over and sewing little invisible stitches. Another method is machine quilt binding where you skip the hand sewing and instead use your machine to sew down both sides of the binding. Machine binding is quicker and some find it easier. Whichever method you choose, I hope you challenge yourself to continue learning and enjoy the process!

Quilt Binding with your Sewing machine - homemadeemilyjane Learn how to make a Quilt

This article covers how to bind your quilt entirely by machine, and next week’s post will be about TWO different styles of hand sewing the binding on. Whichever method you choose, the first few steps are the same!

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Quilt Binding: Part 1 – Prep Work

Learn how to make binding for a quilt, getting started with modern quilting, learn how to bind a quilt, homemadeemilyjane

For some people, binding a quilt is their favorite step, and for others quilt binding is their absolute least favorite. If you fall into that latter category, I am here to help make the quilt binding process as painless as possible for you!

How to prepare your quilt binding

If you are completely brand new to quilting and wondering “What is Binding” or “What does it mean to Bind a Quilt?” you might want to start here with the 12 Steps to making a Quilt.

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How to Make a Perfect Half Square Triangle using AccuQuilt

Perfect Half Square Triangle Quilt Block

I’ve been using my AccuQuilt fabric cutting machine for nearly a year now, and hands down, my favorite thing about it is how EASY it makes Half Square Triangle quilt blocks.

The ever-popular Half Square Triangle quilt block is also referred to as a HST and is one of the most versatile and iconic quilt blocks out there – used in a variety of both traditional and modern quilt designs.

How to Make Perfect Half Square Triangles

In this article I will show you why I love HSTs as much as I do, and how to get them pretty darn close to perfect without ever needing to trim them! The main secret to my HST success is the AccuQuilt fabric cutting machine. The are tons of ways to make a good Half Square Triangle without using a fabric cutting machine, but using my AccuQuilt has cut the time involved drastically and I am so thrilled with the results!

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How to Use Minky Fabric for Quilt Backing

Using Minky Cuddle as Quilt Backing

Whether you call it Plush, Minky, or Fuzzy Fabric – this cozy, stretchy polyester blend is a surefire way to guarantee the most cuddly quilt you can imagine, but not without it’s downsides! Many people find sewing with Minky fabric to be quite challenging as it slips & slides all around, can stretch & pucker like you’ve never seen, and tends to leave fuzzy lint everywhere! I am here to help alleviate your fears and teach you the best practices to make Minky your new BFF sewing fabric!

Backing Your quilt with soft minky fabric

I have been backing many of my quilts with cozy Minky since my 2nd quilt and I have learned a LOT along the way! I hope these tips and tricks help you take the plunge!

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