How to Face a Quilt - Part 1

[@BeatlesFanSonia]

I have watched this several times because I keep thinking that this is too easy so I must not be understanding it! I made some mug rugs as Easter Presents and they came out beautifully with your help! Thank you do much! I’m am super glad that I found your channel!

[@smallfootprint2961]

Love the idea of putting the triangles in the corners to help with hanging. Thanks for all the great ideas.

[@cherylpetersen1858]

Thank you for this wonderful, easy, simple tutorial. This is ingenious! You are a natural for doing videos.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Thanks for the lovely compliment, Cheryl!

[@shirleycovert7257]

I am in the middle of making an exchange block for Christmas at my Modern Quilt Guild and this will be perfect for finishing it. Thank you so much for the tutorial,.

[@debbieb3153]

I LOVE this technique. It makes for a very clean look and looks fun on the back.

[@JuneJelly]

Thank you for sharing this. The technique is new to me and I love learning about new possibilities - especially when so well demonstrated and explained.

[@mmills5951]

I’ve watched you for 5 min and love your presentation! Ok, back to the video...❤️

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Wow, thank you!

[@amandagraham3859]

I have felt intimidated about adding a facing, but your clear, easy to understand instructions have given me the confidence to try it.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alletabaltes8088]

Trying it on my collage today! Thank you for such clear instructions.

[@eugeniamoreno5846]

I now stand a chance of finishing a quilt for my granddaughter that I started 6-7 years ago! Thank you!!

[@lulugraphics]

This is genius, very clear instructions, both verbal and visual, thank you.

[@cazfromoz1]

This is an easy way to finish small quilt projects w/o having to sew traditional-style binding. Great for beginners - and for us more experienced quilters, too! Thanks for sharing. :)

[@fgangat5080]

Thank u so much for yr technique of facing off and also hanging pockets etc... So many tips in one video... I learned so much from this vid... Thank you... All the success to u and yr channel. God bless❤️🙏💯

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Most welcome 😊

[@suebrown3194]

I learned the trick of using triangles in the corners from Ami Simms for hanging little quilts. I've even made a habit of using one of the triangles as my quilt label. Glad to know how to face a quilt like this though! Great tutorial!

[@anilovesmeemee]

I did a Google search on facing a quilt and your link came up first! Thank you for making the process so easy to understand, off now to face my wall hanging! KittyAnn, Wilmington NC

[@nonstopmom8185]

Thank you so much for this technique. There are other "facing" tutorials on youtube, but yours seems the easiest and prettiest.

[@catharinawilliams1828]

Thank you, never knew how to do this without having bulky corners! This is so easy!

[@kerriekean7401]

What a great idea, Kim. This will surely make the finishing off process much quicker-and I love the idea of the triangle being used to hang the quilt. Another great bonus

[@annabroome1659]

Awesome! You are a wonderful instructor. Thank you!

[@LyndaHeines]

Thank you so much! Today I faced a large art quilt, and it worked great. Thanks again.

[@stephhebel1828]

I love the style of your rooster table runner!

[@deejcarter2003]

I absolutely love this technique 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@dawnhaynes1545]

You are a great teacher,thank you so much!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You are welcome!

[@fayneilly833]

Thank you never seen finishing done like that before. I like it very much.

[@ksmith3922]

Thank you for a great demonstration. I am going to try this with smaller projects like mug rugs and placemats.

[@folkartandfantasy]

Thank you, great technique. For a wall hanging I’d use fusible to hold those sides down to avoid hand sewing and super easy way to incorporate the hanging pockets.

[@elainebukowsky9187]

Love this method and your instructions. You made facing a quilt, and BONUS!!!, combined it with hanging corners which was just what I was looking for. Thanks for all the great info.

[@rebeccalane7736]

Very impressed, great for little or miniature quilts. I'm going to spread the news with my quilting friends. Thank you!

[@margaretmurphy9498]

Very nice technique. I'm going to mace some mug rugs to practice right away. I really like the corner triangles

[@lucilleguerrini-burks2290]

This is awesome. Thank you. Another great lesson. I learned a lot again today. And enjoyed it also.....Lou

[@carolegroom5161]

Very interesting to know there are other ways to finish off your quilting. Many thanks for showing it to us all.

[@susanyates121]

Great idea and concise and clear video. Many thanks.

[@kraftygayle9718]

Thank you for a wonderful demonstration.

[@alexandragee1521]

Thank you! I love stitching down binding but i so HATE mitred corners .... love this idea😍😍

[@davinabradley116]

I’ve just used your technique for an art quilt/ wall hanging. It was so much easier than the traditional method and looks amazing. I stopped and started the video as I reached each stage. I also made 2 additional triangles. I added these with the binding at the top and now I’ve finished all the stages, these 2 extra finished triangles will hold the dowel in place so it doesn’t sag in the middle. (I sewed the extra triangles first so there are no raw edges.)It just needed a few stitches to secure the point down onto the back. Looks really professional, I’m so happy, thank you!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Glad it worked out for you, Davina. Good tip on adding the extra triangles - hadn't thought of that one. Thanks for sharing.

[@bonnieraekonjevich2776]

Never gave this a thought in 35 years of making quilts. So cool and will be easier for my arthritic fingers, for the baby quilt gifts I like to give. {-: )

[@rogeje2]

This size or a little larger might make a great journal/book cover. Enjoyed watching!

[@1cpamom-]

Just used your technique this morning on a mid sized wall hanging. The triangle corners really offer a trifecta of benefits; yes they help the facing lay flat and provide a means of hanging, and the bottom right becomes the quilt label! I always use 8.5 in triangle corner labels on my quilt, but I used 5 inches today. Just needed to scale my alphabet letters down to 6 from 9 mm. Ty for the great video and clear explanation!!!!

[@debl-s5677]

Very im-pressive!! Thanks for the great demonstration -- I'd heard of facing but the description didn't make sense until now. 😄

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You're welcome!

[@sam61a]

I love the idea of facing, rather than binding! I already used folded squares in the corners for hanging by sewing them into the binding, and I print laundry instructions on them together with my details and, where relevant, personalised information such as ("Welcome to world [baby's name] [DOB and weight]") .

[@Chatterboxquilts]

I love that idea, Samantha - personalized and helpful information too!

[@noramauk9032]

I used your tutorial to add facing to a mini quilt. It worked perfectly and I really liked the finished look. Thank you for your clear instructions. I will be using this technique again!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much that’s a great idea 💡. I’ve never seen this before either, but I really really love 💖 it. I really think 💭 that this is another way to finish things off, with the added bonus of having tabs to hang it from too. xxx Mags

[@betsylewis9432]

Love it. I made one and it’s perfect. I’m working on my second one now. Your tutorial is spot on. Thank you so much!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You are so welcome!

[@thedementianurse]

Two years later, and you just saved another life! I would rather put a rusty nail through my eyeball than wrestle with mitered corners. I've watched every video, read every article on Pinterest and I STILL stink at it. I found your video today, and am jumping for joy. I make fidget quilts for people with dementia, so this truly is a game-changer for my work. I hope you see this message. If not, it's out there in the Universe and can still bring you good karma.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

So glad to have come to the rescue, Gail! So kind of you to make fidget quilts - I know they take some time to make. Keep up the good work and thanks for watching.

[@annhenry-smith8084]

I think this is just brilliant, thank you so much. It is the very best version I have ever seen.

[@froniesquibb6318]

If I put a border on a quilt, and use the same border fabric for the corners and bindings at the back, I can machine stitch the binding with a coordinating colour thread, thus eliminating the need to hand sew. Love this idea!

[@fluffyspit]

Thank you. I’m new to quilting and finding the binding techniques a real challenge. I also don’t actually like the look of the binding around the edge...I wanted to keep just the quilt at the front...so your technique as well as others I’ve read in the comments is appealing to me, I LOVE the corner tabs as it definitely sounds like a really great way to display quilts/wall hangings. Thank you so much. Such a clear and calm tutorial.x

[@joane8651]

Very interesting, each step gives a different perspective of finishing, even to the way you trimmed corners, thank you, worth re-watching.

[@robinchambers2136]

Thank you for this! I have seen and used other quilt-facing methods, but I really do like this one.

[@jennyfritz8274]

You are a wonderful teacher. Thanks so much.

[@dawndecesare2077]

I love learning new techniques. Can't wait to try it!

[@cherry_wayne_]

Working on mug rugs its been a few years , and I needed a refresher on binding and found this video. Brilliant and SO much easier!! Thank you

[@marianrobinson5041]

I have also used the flip method for a quilt. Soooo easy!

[@sallylawrence7239]

I had never heard of this and am eager to try in a quilt I am currently working on. I had been debating about the binding and didn’t want it framed with another color so this would be perfect. Thank you for the detailed instruction. 😊

[@debjacobson9800]

Thank you so much. This is an amazing technique!

[@ummm8511]

WOW! what a lovely idea!! I have had such a hard time binding my little mug rugs and this is the answer. I will be trying this next week. Thank you so much!

[@deemoody1954]

This is an interesting way to finish a quilt edge. I already have a small wall hanging to finish in this way. I’m anxious to try it.

[@jeanhartwig3282]

Fabulous tutorial, easy to understand.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hyesookjohnson8164]

Thank you so much for your instructions! Really helpful!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You are so welcome!

[@bev_jacka2969]

Thank you! I'll be wanting to use this quite often, it's a very neat and effective finishing technique.

[@leeanne567]

How cool is this, very creative and I love the corner triangle technique! Wishing there was a way to machine stitch the turning strip, but hey, can't have everything. Great idea and thank you for sharing with us!

[@LoisSteckman]

So quick and easy thank you your great

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You’re welcome 😊

[@gemmasremchevich6719]

Great idea. Back into quilting after a 15 year break. Will give this method a try on a pram quilt I've just made.

[@dorisrichard5630]

I just love your videos and I am going to try this way of putting a facing

[@patriciahogge4944]

OUTSTANDING! I LOVE this FACING option. “Thank You” so much. :-)

[@goodapple2011]

Thank you. A great way to also add small sleeve for hanging. Thank you so much.

[@roxywood5278]

EXCELLENT !! Thank you SO much. You are just great!!

[@twyla2575]

Thank you so much!!! I cannot wait to try this technique to finish my little quilts. And it looks like fun.

[@karentm6313]

Love this idea. I think it would look beautiful on a table runner. Can’t wait to try it. Thank you

[@ruthberanek13]

Just found your channel. I am going to try this technique. Seems easier than binding.

[@theresalusty6993]

I have three doll quilts that are just waiting to be bound....this will be the perfect time to use your technique....I'm excited try it out! Thanks for sharing.

[@warmandbright6525]

really cool idea, and i like the smooth finish look it gives the projects. though if i was using it for a small project that might not get used/washed much, i think fusible tape might be good to tack down the strips without having to sew anything down

[@ymcaninch2011]

Love this idea...will definitely use this technique ❤️

[@cherylbogue4213]

This was so good thank you

[@sarahparnell133]

You're great! Thank you for sharing your expertise with us - this video is exactly what I was looking for. x

[@CC-zd6nv]

Great tutorial, as a new quilter this will come in very handy. I just got my first Janome (9450QCP) can’t wait to start quilting!

[@arunasharma448]

Very useful Tips Thanks

[@patriciamoller3060]

Wow , Thankyou, great idea , so neat , but any thing you do , is always the best

[@sandyklaus2093]

I was looking for something new. This is great. Thank you soooo much

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You're welcome, Sandy!

[@conniearmstrong6030]

I thoroughly enjoyed your tutorial.

[@juliekemp2318]

Thank you. Great demo.

[@blackshadow2582]

Perfect timing. Thank you. I inherited a pieced top table runner. Facing will be perfect.

[@dirider1]

Thanks so much for this great idea! Good job.

[@cs76134]

Thanks for this tutorial! Since I am not a fan at all of hand sewing, maybe Steam a Seam 2 would be a good option. Thanks again for this, and all your tutorials.

[@donnayoung7976]

That is amazing! Thank you for doing this video, great job and easy to understand!

[@nellherrero164]

Thank you for this tutorial. I really like the look of a faced quilt. I was wondering how this would work with a larger quilt. I may try this technique with a baby quilt.

[@marianboncato4027]

This is n awesome technique for mug rugs and small quilts!!! Thank you…

[@1angelofthelight2]

Oh wow, that is so innovative. Thank you for the tutorial - loved your style.

[@LisaEDesign]

I can see an advantage here for appearance sake. I don't see though that it saves that much time over doing a binding. It's nice to learn another technique and I've pinned the video for the next wall quilt that I do.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

I think the time saving comes in more from the fact that you don't have to make and sew on a hanging sleeve when you use this technique.

[@katietempleton5656]

Thank you for the reply.

[@cstulken5190]

I’m new to quilting and Love this technique! Thanks for your tutorial!

[@kathyeichorn7228]

Thank you so much for this video. I am making miniature quilts and this would work great for them. I have enjoyed your videos in the past.

[@Marla.22]

This is GREAT! Except for the Hand Sewing Part........LOL

[@patriciaguevara8793]

Can’t wait to try this different technique!

[@1tinac]

This is a great technique. Thanks for sharing.

[@DragonflyDreams836]

wow! The answer to my prayers for help. I am losing my sight to glaucoma and age. I can no longer do nice handwork for finishing. This type of finish is perfect, and I am going to fuse the finishing and eliminate the hand slip-stitiching. THANK You!

[@gloriawojo7414]

Glad I found your video and subscribed. I love your method of explaining and demonstrating in perfect detail. Thank you.

[@wendyshaw6573]

I suggest that you use a fusible batting or all cotton batting for this type of facing....polyester batting will melt under the steam heat. Great idea and one I will use a LOT

[@Chatterboxquilts]

For sure! You've got to watch that polyester batting, especially when you will be applying that heat for some time.

[@lylianjettar3637]

Very helpful. Thank you Kim

[@gillscarisbrick645]

Thank you - now I know what to do!