WebAug 18, 2011 · The pillowcase binding method, sometimes also called “birthing” a quilt, is an easy way to bind this kind of everyday, working quilt. The pillowcase method treats your quilt as if it were a large …
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WebOct 1, 2016 · When you birth a quilt, do you not lay the 2 sides of the quilt, right sides together, then put a layer of batting on top, then sew around it? Leaving a smallish hole where you can turn the quilt right side out, which you then hand-stitch closed. If this description is correct, how do you birth it and then trim the edge? WebAug 3, 2024 · Birthing works well with tied quilts since the puffiness hides any discrepancies in the layers. I save myself the aggravation and use binding on quilted quilts. Reply 08-03-2024, 01:20 PM # 3 nativetexan Power Poster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: home again, after 27 yrs! Posts: 19,388 himalayan balsam removal uk
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WebPlace quilt top on piece of batting Lay the backing on the top of the quilt top right sides together. Place backing on top of quilt top right sides together Pin the layers together leaving the outside edges free. Pin layers together so they do not shift when sewing edges WebOct 2, 2024 · Binding a quilt with the backing is actually a fast and easy method for beginners. Start by cutting the backing fabric 1 inch (2.5cm) larger than your quilt all the way around. For the corners, trim the backing to ⅜" (1cm). Double fold the backing on the straight edges and stitch all the way around. WebApr 22, 2016 · Birthing a quilt is when you stitch the back and front together facing each other and then flip the quilt right side out. So there is no need for a binding. I've heard of making a quilt this way but it isn't something I gave much thought to. himalayan balsam alberta