Folded Corner Clipper Binding Trick

[@tvitrano4162]

Oh, my goodness, Krista!!!! I have been "attempting" to use this method to do binding for a few years and it NEVER worked well. The combination of the Folded Corner Tool and your excellent tutorial worked magic! My latest project turned out perfect. Thank you so much for sharing your method with us.

[@kristamoser]

I am so thrilled to hear this!! Yay, congratulations!!

[@pathowellschmidt9689]

I’ve had this tool for years and used it for a class but don’t remember what class or what I learned so tried it after watching your video when sewing my binding pieces together and the last attachment of the binding and what a great way to make it SO much easier! I’ll be using this every time! Thank you!!!!

[@kristamoser]

I am so glad you found this video! You will be using that tool all the time now!

[@1229Jen]

I love the folded corner Clipper ruler for so many uses and every time I bind a quilt I come back to this tutorial for a refresher of this excellent method and my binding comes out beautifully. Thank you so much for this tutorial!❤

[@kristamoser]

You are so welcome! I am glad it was helpful :)

[@michaelbreitenstein3239]

This tip with the finish binding trick is the best of the best. Basically takes the guesswork out of finish binding. Perfect thank you again 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@kristamoser]

You are so welcome! It is a game changer :)

[@ElaineWoodruff]

I bought this tool quite some time ago for squaring up hst. But, now I see it can do so much more! Thank you!

[@kristamoser]

It is such a useful tool!

[@1229Jen]

I watch this every time I bind, thank you!

[@kristamoser]

:) I am so happy to hear that!

[@sandydali699]

Krista, you explain things so clearly and precisely. I purchased this because of your video and just used it for my binding. This is a game changer. Thank you so much for all your videos and tips.

[@kristamoser]

I am so thrilled to hear that Sandy! It is a total game changer!!

[@deniserainier8647]

Game changer! I just discovered I had this tool in my ruler 'stash' and tried it for the first time today. It was soooooooo much easier than the other tool I've been using for years. Definitely a new favorite! Thanks for sharing this, Krista.

[@kristamoser]

Yay!! I am so glad this was helpful!

[@deniserainier8647]

It will be my "go to" method from now on! I am working on binding my Champagne and Pearls quilt (from your 2022 class at Road to California), then it will be on to binding my Summer Swag quilt. I also just finished (finally) Snowflake Lane and will deliver that to the quilter as soon as my backing comes in. Do you think I'm a bit of a "Krista addict"? I was just at a local retreat and another gal was working on Licorice and Lollipops - I also have all the fabric for that! Sew much fabric, sew little time! Thanks for everything. You are an amazing quilter, an amazing teacher, and an amazingly fun and talented person!

[@kristamoser]

Awww! Thank you for this encouraging note Denise!@@deniserainier8647

[@manuelashannon1369]

Great video. I love the folded corner clip for all my tiny folded corned like 1-2.5 in or Tiny HSTs, but glue in seam. Perfect every time. I had been using the border and binding joins, but this is another use I must try. You’re an excellent instructor. I’m sharing this with my local sew groups on Facebook and asking them to subscribe to your great content.

[@kristamoser]

Aww! Thank you so much Manuela!

[@nancystanley3239]

Krista, this is the very best you tube for joining ends on your binding!! Thank you once again! My binding is perfect.

[@kristamoser]

Yay!! I am so glad to hear that Nancy! It's seriously a game changer!

[@MelanieClaire61]

Best instructions, instructor on this method I've found. Thank you.

[@kristamoser]

Thank you so much Melanie!

[@karenhickey3377]

Isn't that the coolest thing?! I have that tool, but have never used it. I am totally using it now. Especially for my binding!

[@kristamoser]

You'll never do binding any other way!!

[@stormyg1945]

Thank you so much for that demo! When I get that tool, I know it will take all the guesswork out of measuring those tails to get them to fit perfectly, as well as joking the strips together. Mine always come out wonky!

[@kristamoser]

You will love this tool! No more guesswork :)

[@ronndayvoo]

Minute 3 is where you show us how to do that binding join!!! What a treasure! It is the first time I have even come close to understanding how to do that! ALL of this video is helpful, though, so thanks for doing this!!!

[@kristamoser]

I am so glad to hear that Mary!!

[@wam0357]

both strips pretty side up for binding strips, thats a game changer! I just purchased this tool and was happy with its initial "bag of tricks". But this! This is a great tutorial. Thank you for doing this video.

[@kristamoser]

I am so glad this was helpful!

[@JanetSews]

Krista, I've been quilting for 29 years and have always gotten confused when joining my binding ends. Now I watch this video every time I bind. It's fabulous!! Thank you!

[@kristamoser]

Oh wow Janet!! That is high praise :)

[@debrastewart9194]

I so agree! Thank you!!

[@libbybauman9848]

I have used this method so many times with the corner clipper thanks to your vides. The camera views are great and it is really clear how to do it. It works out perfect every time. Thank you. Libby from Quakertown.

[@kristamoser]

I am so glad this has been helpful for you Libby!!

[@colleenvandekraats657]

Krista thank you for showing this tool trick it has changed my attitude about doing my binding!!!!! My friend just shared this video with me about a month ago!!!!

[@kristamoser]

I am so thrilled to hear that Colleen!!

[@lookielooZ]

Where has this tool been all my quilty years?! It’s a total game changer!

[@kristamoser]

You will love it Zenia!!

[@carollanders9103]

Thank you! I’ve ruined the binding on several quilts. I could never figure out how to correctly end it. Now I can do finally and it successfully and the hint about sewing the back side if there was a little extra made all the difference ❤

[@kristamoser]

I am so glad this was helpful Carol!!

[@carollanders9103]

Not just helpful. It’s a game changer!!

[@MaryLouSneed]

The folded corner clipper ruler and your video have made the joining of the binding easy….well sort of as I’m still a beginner quilter. I too watch your video each time I am finishing/joining binding and it’s a smooth process with a perfectly joined seam. Per your video, I also use the ruler for joining binding strips. Thank you.

[@kristamoser]

I am so thrilled this has been so helpful Mary Lou!

[@SharonCodyCowgirlCreations]

Two very nice uses for my unused folded corner ruler....lol Thanks so much!!

[@kristamoser]

Hahaha! You are set!!

[@carol8273]

This is the best video demonstrating the corner clipper. Thank you!

[@gail4530]

Used this little darling for the first time today and I’ll never do borders or bindings any other way again. This will be forever in my quilting toolbox. Thanks Krista!

[@kristamoser1935]

I know!! It is a magic tool!

[@lorelledalke3035]

Thank you, Krista! For the first time I was able to get the two ends matched up just right the first time and without frustration! Very clear, precise directions with video feed that actually shows clearly how my pieces should be positioned!

[@kristamoser]

Yay!! I am so glad this was helpful Lorelle!

[@janiewilliams5803]

I have an "Easy Angle" ruler that looks very similar to the one used in the video. I just tried it to join strips and it worked great. Thanks for all you share.

[@kristamoser]

Oh good!! I am so glad this helped!

[@ernestinehicks2145]

Thanks for the video! You’ve made joining so much easier! Live this ruler!

[@kristamoser]

I am so happy to hear that Ernestine!

[@cathysargent4400]

Thanks so much for your demo. Great tool! Learned how to do this without a tool but this tool takes the guess work out of it.

[@lyndawarncke4617]

Totally love the folded corner clipper binding trick!

[@kristamoser]

Oh good Lynda!!

[@martirichards1424]

I am so excited! It worked perfectly. Many quilts not finished because I dreaded the binding process. Thank you, thank you!

[@kristamoser]

Yay!!! The dreaded step has been concord :)

[@betsyercolini8724]

LOVE that binding trick! That's probably the most frustrating part of my quilting! Thanks for showing that part!

[@kristamoser]

I am so glad this was helpful!!

[@nancystanley3239]

Mine to!! Love this❤️

[@nancystanley3239]

I tried this today on my quilt, it worked perfectly!! Thank you so much for explaining how to use this Krista❤️❤️

[@loreenfarmer1872]

Thanks just found this video and I love that tool for snowballing etc I make my binding using it but never thought to use it to finish it thanks

[@kristamoser]

It is the most versatile little tool out there!

[@cherylreadio9308]

I keep using this video I had stripe on the bias....TAA DAA! perfect finish!

[@kristamoser]

Hahaha! Isn't it amazing!?

[@jabekajabeka3188]

This is indeed a fabulous tool and I’ve used it many times for my binding strips. Thank you for the added tutorial on how to join the two ends so beautifully once the binding is on the quilt! Now I have another great use for this tool. Thank you!!

[@kristamoser]

I am so glad you found this helpful Jabeka!

[@chickadee04287]

Great demo! That tip about flipping the quilt over for that final seam is so helpful. I often have a little tuck in the binding at that spot. I'll have to remember to flip my quilt. Thank you!

[@kristamoser]

I am so glad you found this helpful!!

[@lucillejoseph1853]

Oh how easy is that !!! I have ordered my corner clipper ruler !!! Thank you!

[@adaclemons5305]

Thank You, had to watch this again to see how to use this ruler! LOL😀

[@kristamoser]

You can watch it over and over!! I'm glad it is helpful :)

[@sharonshergold2372]

I don’t know how I missed this tutorial BUT this really makes that join so logical. It usually takes me at least a couple of times to get my brain in gear to join that last bit of binding. A big thanks for sharing your method.

[@colleen6960]

Thank you for this great tutorial. I also love the simple & uncomplicated way you present. So refreshing…you sure you’re not Aussie! 😊

[@sallysnowball1866]

Ten thumbs up for this idea!!!

[@kristamoser]

Thank you Sally!!

[@thoughtsofjoyk]

This happened to come up in my recommended feed from KZbin . . . just ordered one! Thank you! 😊

[@ladonnamcalister1310]

Thank you Krista!!! This is the only way bringing the binding strips together has made sense to me!! That step was so frustrating for me! I’m getting that ruler! 🥰

[@kristamoser]

You will love it LaDonna! I am so glad this was helpful!

[@patticlaude1]

Since you showed how to do it....I bought it....use it all the time...it is a great tool. Thank you gf

[@kristamoser]

That is a fantastic report Patti! I love mine too :)

[@paulettemorris1571]

Love it ... couldn’t remember what I bought the ruler for and wasn’t sure what to do with it. Thank you so much for your very clear and precise tutorial. It will make finishing up the binding so much easier. Thanks again!

[@kristamoser]

You are so welcome Paulette! You are going to get so much use out of that tool :)

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

Omg i have this tool and never thought to use it for joining binding ends!!!!!! GAME CHANGER

[@kristamoser]

You will LOVE the results!!

[@mouselane]

Love it, love it, love it! One of my favorite rulers!

[@kristamoser]

Mine too Sherry!!!

[@nancyansel6793]

Your directions are so clear & easy to follow. I love this ruler. My bindings are joined perfectly. Thanks so much?

[@kristamoser]

Yay!! I love this tool! I'm glad you found it helpful too :)

[@MarciaBaker1205]

This looks much easier to use than other binding tools. Thanks Krista

[@kristamoser]

It is the best little tool out there!!

[@Patchworkdivas]

Oh soooo much easier. sure which I would have seen this about 20 quilts ago

[@kristamoser]

Hahaha! I know right?! This is a game changer :)

[@barbaracollins-miller3411]

Awesome....I love this and headed to buy right now.,.your wonderful and make things so easy by watching your videos....ty so much...I appreciate you and your skills that you share with us....

[@kristamoser1935]

Awww! thank you so much Barbara!

[@karenjohns8859]

I LOVE this ruler!!

[@kristamoser]

It is the best!!

[@mindydehart7165]

I love this. I use the binding tool, but I don’t do 2 1/2 inch binding…..so it’s always wonky! This solves that!!!

[@kristamoser]

This will work on any size in 1/4" increments! It's amazing!!

[@tiffanywest2914]

OMG! That looks fantastic! I swear I have to sew up that binding join and take it out 3 or 4 times before I get the angle right. Sew frustrating!! LOL Thank you so much for showing me this tool!

[@kristamoser]

Hahaha! I hear ya! This is the best tool, you are going to LOVE it!

[@amaurer65]

This makes so much sense!

[@kristamoser]

It is the best little tool!!

[@darbfred12]

This is great and it does give you a perfect match. I just need to remember not to twist either end of the binding before joining together!

[@kristamoser]

Yes! We always make it harder than it is :)

[@michaelbreitenstein3239]

I did and I love it. My fav as well. As well as all the grids from creative grids wonderful

[@kristamoser]

I'm so glad you liked this Michael!

[@GrrannyH1]

Great Video! FYI, that piece that you trimmed off when you were prepping the final binding join? If you open it up and place the fold line 90° to the fold in the binding on the quilt, you can use that cutoff binding piece to guide how much your overlap should be, i.e. you don't need to measure.

[@kristamoser]

Oh yes! That would work too!

[@dollycrandall2373]

Thank you Krista, been fighting those binding joining, how simple!❤️

[@kristamoser]

You will love this method Dolly!!

[@tammyb1534]

Best Binding Join Tutorial Ever!!!!!! I struggle every time joining the ends, twisting this way turning that way. This is simple and easy. Thank you for the Tips and Tricks 😁.

[@kristamoser]

You bet Tammy! I'm so glad this was helpful :)

[@patticlaude1]

Love this tool just did binding Again with it! Changed my life no more stress, no more bulk!

[@kristamoser]

Isn't it amazing!!? a total game changer :)

[@terribishop5313]

OMG I have this tool and had no clue what it was really for. Thank you so much!

[@quilt848]

I agree best binding join ever. I hated binding anything because OF THIS ONE STUPID STEP..YOU ARE AWESOME...and I have the ruler already! I am a fan 4 life!

[@kristamoser]

I am so glad this was helpful Kim!!

[@PattipegSHarjo]

Love your binding instructions. Thanks!

[@kristamoser]

Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful.

[@cyndiluethge6302]

Fast becoming a favorite ruler! I especially love joining ALL the binding strips together and of course that final step... And all my half square triangles... Use this rule almost every day... Thanks Krista!!

[@kristamoser]

For me too Cyndi! I'm using it for all kinds of things now!

[@marietteforget7804]

Hi again, I should have said thanks a million because I’m looking at your tutorial every time I’m at the end of the binding! It’s so useful! 🌸🌸

[@kristamoser]

Hahaha! I am so happy to hear that :)

[@suejackson9148]

Krista, I want to thank you for this how-to video. The best I have seen. Some of the other ones used dark fabric and it was difficult to see how to complete. Thanks again!!!! Sue

[@kristamoser]

I am so happy to hear that Sue! Thank you :)

[@katking367]

Thank you! This is the best explanation for the part of making a quilt that always makes me sweat!! LOL! Is there a way to flag favorite videos to find them quicker when needed?

[@kristamoser]

I don't know about flagging them, but I know you can build a favorites playlist!

[@alaskansewandsew]

Yay, I bought this tool after watching your tutorial and it made a huge difference in the effort to join the two ends! It was a breeze! Thanks!!

[@kristamoser]

Isn't it amazing!! I'm glad that was helpful Carol :)

[@kathiesnyder2043]

I love this tool.

[@kristamoser]

Me too Kathie!

[@cfleyfel855]

You can open the cut-off strip for the width of overlap instead of the ruler.

[@kristamoser]

That would work too!

[@valerieroling8035]

Thank you Krista! So very helpful. I enjoy sewing on quilt binding and this ruler will make it even better.

[@kristamoser]

You will love love love this tool Valerie!

[@elliechampagne1551]

When you cut off the first piece of excess tail, open it - use it to measure how much overlap you want to have between the two tails.

[@kristamoser]

I have seen that trick too Ellie! I'm sure it works great!

[@deelankford1180]

I love this so easy, takes the fear out of binding!

[@kristamoser]

Yay!! Yes, it is so much easier this way!

[@annetteellis4188]

Definitely my new way to finish my quilt binding! I have been using the binding tool, but this looks so much easier. Thank you. Game changer!

[@kristamoser]

You will love this method Annette!

[@SuperBettyboop23]

Thank you so much for all that I have the same thing and I love it been using it for quite a few years now ❣️🧵✂️❤️💕

[@kristamoser]

It really is the perfect tool!!

[@gr8full2bme]

Thanks Krista! You make it so plain, simple, and straightforward, speeding up the process pertaining to binding, which makes it fun, thanks again! BTW, I love your rulers and patterns, heck, I love all (my growing collection) CG Rulers and Patterns!

[@kristamoser]

I am so glad to hear this was helpful Nzinga!! Thank you for the note :)

[@wendykeyser6706]

Saving this for future reference! Thank you!

[@kristamoser]

Oh good!

[@sheryllevy8069]

Krista-- love your tutorials, am making the City Girl Chevron. Using the Corner Clip binding tool, I get how you notch the one end of the binding strips. In which direction do you notch the other end of the strips? I have 7 strips to see together so both ends need to be notched. Thanks.

[@kristamoser]

You can notch them any direction and even do them opposite on each end of the strip! I would lay the first two strips that you want to join together with both sides facing up and cut them together, that way each end will be notched the way it will fit with its partner strip. Then move on to the other end of strip number two and match it up with strip number three the same way.... I hope all that made sense!

[@greggb1969]

Excellent tutorial! I just finished attachng my binding to my quilt, and after all of the quilts that I have made, this is the FIRST TIME I have binding that I am actually happy with. Purchasing this ruler (along with my other Creative Grides rulers) was a wise investment. Thank you for this video tutorial!!!!

[@kristamoser]

I'm so glad it was helpful!!

[@monaandersson3644]

Yes an easy way. You are such a good teacher!

[@kristamoser]

Thank you Mona! This is the best tool in the world for binding!

[@mikegunsallus7387]

Hi Kristy. I was wondering if the folded corner clipper would work on the joining of the ends of binding. Wasn’t sure how it would line up. Thank you.

[@kristamoser]

Yes! it works beautifully! I hope you found this video helpful :)

[@nancydublin9666]

Thank you. That was very clear & helpful! :)

[@kristamoser1935]

I am so glad to hear that Nancy!

[@kathymitchener2229]

I have been using the Binding Tool which has worked fairly well for me but DANG! this is going to be PERFECT. I am sure it will be my new best favorite! Thank you for the great tutorial.

[@kristamoser]

I am so glad you found this helpful Kathy!!

[@anthonyantonelli2959]

Excellent tutorial Krista! I just ordered the ruler, can't wait to use it!! Thanks

[@kristamoser]

I am so glad it was helpful!!

[@cynthiajones1461]

Excellent tutorial! This ruler is a must have for sure.

[@kristamoser]

You will love it Cynthia!!

[@emmonstrex65]

Game changer! Omgosh- I ♥️ my corner clipper, especially with this new use. Thx so much for sharing!

[@kristamoser]

They are the best!!

[@marilyncooper7061]

Love this tool and the video on how to use it. Thanks

[@kristamoser]

Thank you Marilyn! I'm glad it was helpful :)

[@teresameah8780]

Can you use the creative grid tool to do 2 1/4 inch binding?

[@markwagner4909]

I have been trying to use this and have yet to master it. It comes out wonky for me but I haven’t given up

[@shadowmom]

Absolutely fantastic tips, always get mixed up and this is so going to make my least favourite part of quilting fo very smoothly in future. Thank you so much xx

[@kristamoser]

Thank you for the note Sue! This was a game changer for me too!

[@ckam86]

@@kristamoserwhat is the name of the pattern behind you? I love the dresdens in the border!!

[@kristamoser]

@@ckam86; it isn't a pattern. Here's the blog where Krista explains how to make those border dresdens. If you want to make the whole quilt, send us an email at [e-mail] and we'll send you some information.

[@ninaspalace]

Love this! Have often struggled to get ends together neatly. Thanks Krista.

[@kristamoser]

So many people struggle with that last part Nina! You will love this tool!

[@astorybookfinish5055]

You’re a very good teacher. It would help if the overhead shots were zoomed in a bit.

[@kristamoser]

I agree! We have a very simple camera system, but we are investing in new tech all the time and hopefully a system that will allow that kind of remote camera control is not too far in the future!

[@stephanniemetz3610]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I can’t wait to try this!

[@kristamoser]

You will loooove using this tool Stephannie!

[@trishaquinn7176]

Great video! I would love this tool but when I checked it out it was VERY expensive as I’m in the UK! Does anyone know a cheaper UK version?

[@kristamoser]

Hmmm, so the Creative Grids version is more expensive in the UK than it is in the US? I know there are half square triangle rulers that are similar, so you might do a wider search for those to see what comes up!

[@trishaquinn7176]

@@kristamoser Yes much more expensive as they have to come from the USA I think. BUT I have now found a similar one for £4.99 by Liquidraw (instead of £34!!) which should arrive tomorrow. I can’t wait!

[@buddysrufflife2199]

Thank you Krista for the tip. Can you tell me what pattern the beautiful quilt behind you is called? It's gorgeous

[@kristamoser]

That quilt was kind of an improv Dresden plate that I made on a whim... If you send us an email at [e-mail] I will get you all the details and links to the blogs showing the process!

[@susheela108]

Thank you Krista. I just bought both the creative clipper!

[@kristamoser]

Yay!! You will love them!

[@theartfulcanvas9792]

Great tutorial. I’m binding my first quilt and after seeing this will always use this ruler. Thanks so much!

[@kristamoser]

I am so glad it was helpful!!

[@priscillakoelling3233]

Is there any way to use this tool when doing scalloped edges--binding?

[@charmainekirk1512]

Excellent!

[@kristamoser]

Oh good! I'm glad this was helpful :)

[@fredabyrne8985]

Great tutorial, thank you. Do you have a tutorial for the blue and white Dresden/ block quilt behind you?

[@kristamoser]

Hi Freda, if you send an email to us at [e-mail], we'll send you some information :-)