No Binding for These Quilts
Quilts with scalloped, curved or deep angles on the edges could
be good candidates for a special no-binding treatment. Using this method, you blind stitch the edges closed, tucking
the seam allowances inside. While it requires hand stitching, it is relatively easy and
gives you some flexibility in handling curves and sharp angles. One drawback is that it shows the wear faster than regular
binding. So, this technique should be saved for a wall hanging. Here's how you do it: Quilt to within 5/8 inch of the edge. Trim the batting so it is 1/4 inch inside the edges of the
quilt top. Trim the backing so it it even with the edges of the quilt top. Turn under 1/4 inch seam allowances on both the quilt top and
backing. As you do that, enclose the batting inside one of
the seam allowances. Blindstitch all the way around your quilt, securing the quilt
top to the backing. Do enough quilting at the edge of the quilt to secure the
seam allowances and batting in place.
Happy Quilting! Penny Halgren
TheQuiltingCoach
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