Technique Tutorial Binding

While the binding is a fairly simple part of the construction of a quilt, there are a few considerations to keep in mind, including choosing the fabric, deciding if you want straight of grain or bias, and the method you use to attach the binding to the quilt. That all sounds simple, but let’s work through the steps as each has its particular focus.

Fabric choice: Do you want the binding to add a pop of colour or blend into the main quilt top fabric, a spot, stripes maybe? All these can have a real impact on the finished quilt.

The grain line is instrumental in how the binding wears; it is also important