How to Bind a Quilt with Cuddle Cloth or Minkee Fabric

www.missouriqu...- Jenny Doan from Missouri Star Quilt Company teaches us how to bind a baby blanket or quilt using Cuddle Cloth or Minkee Fabric.
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[@denisedehart-vanlaan544]

Oh Jenny, you probably don't read all these comments, but I've been quilting for 10 years and am SO HAPPY to have seen this video. I have 3 girl quilts with cuddle backs to bind, and THIS METHOD is going to be my new go-to! Minky binding ... so soft! THANK YOU THANK YOU for changing my life!!

[@kayfarm9609]

Honestly Jenny, you are such a joy to watch and listen to the joy in your voice.

[@sparklingeyes4jay]

Jenny, there are a lot of sewing/quilting tutorials out there and you are such a pleasure to watch! You are a great teacher. So down to earth and even 1st-timers like me don't feel so overwhelmed. Thanks so much. I look forward to learning more from you and taking on some more projects. =]

[@texaschic64]

I completed my first baby quilt and used this binding method. I've never made a quilt before and this was so easy! Thank you for a fantastic tutorial.

[@daveroberts9596]

Jen Johnson p

[@robboserup5982]

I just enjoy every tutorial of Jenny's. She is a great teacher. Her smile is contagious as all of her patterns. Go girl!!

[@lusmith9379]

SOOO glad I just found this----it was driving me NUTS. You make it look absolutely TOO easy. THANK YOU a million times over.

[@Nordeastelectric]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, I used it last night to put the binding on a baby quilt - step by step. Your video's are always so clear and easy to follow; my finished quilt looked great thanks to you!

[@louisepetit6998]

I am so glad you showed us how to do the binding on the cuddle cloth. Jenny I just love watching your tutorials over and over,they are great to watch

[@flormariaborgstadt5938]

I had such issues with the corner, thank yiu so much, it’s easy as pie,after watching you.

[@ChristyG907]

Gosh, you make it look so easy. I guess that is why Jenny is the expert. I do want to try it! Thank you again for a great tutorial!.

[@stephaniehunt4159]

You're wonderful at making this look simple! so excited to bind my blanket now!

[@terrilewis3666]

Thank you!! I finally did a perfect binding! Great tutorial!!

[@sandratorres9635]

Exactly what I needed today. This was perfectly awesome Jenny, thank you.

[@Sweetanddemure]

Awesome tutorial! You've removed the fear factor from binding with cuddle fabric.

[@daveroberts9596]

Missy Demure

[@tpkc6655]

You saved me, I'm getting a little frustrated, but this video helps tremendously.

[@ShannonFabrics]

Hi Jenny- You really do make this look so easy! Thanks a billion! Hugs with Cuddle, Ellen

[@patriciagreene383]

This cuddle cloth quilt is so cute- I would love to try it and I enjoyed the lesson. Pat G.

[@marshamorris1525]

Love watching your tutorials!!

[@sandracrig378]

A good way to prevent so much lint is to use a hand vac and as soon as you cut the fabric with the rotary cutter; before moving the fabric, run the hand vac or a shop vac with wedge attachment down the cut edge. It gets rid of most of the loose fibers and your sewing area and yourself stay much cleaner. I figured this out while making multiple Minky scarves for Christmas one year.

[@annamcdonald2704]

Thanks Jenny that fabric always move on me, I think the spray is a good idea. I often wonder should I change my tension.

[@kaylac3367]

This was great! Very helpful!

[@tania29000]

Mesmo sem entender o inglês, só de assistir dá para aprender. Parabéns. Amo assistir suas explicações.

[@melaniehefner1098]

Thanks for getting this tutorial up.

[@KandiaHaynesworth]

Thanks! This is a great tutorial! My question is regarding the results of washing this blanket... Will the cuddle binding fray on the back side? The stitches seam wide and large leaving areas tacked down but not completely covered to stop fraying... what is your experience?

[@rachelrugg4437]

The binding is wide enough to fold it under so the raw edge is not exposed. I used a zig zag stitch to sew it down. Worked perfect. I'm gonna use this method to bind hooded baby towels with flannel.

[@pambellamy5907]

Your tutorial was so so helpful. Thank you very much. The corners worked perfectly! Question ... My binding puckered a bit. Can you tell me the cause? Thank you!

[@karriehendrickson247]

All my lap and twin quilts are not cuddly, but bulky. I love making quilt pieced tops. Can I just use cuddle or minky for the back without batting? Do I have to machine quilt it so they don't stretch out? Please help. I've stopped making quilt tops cause no one uses them, just looks at them. They like using fleece blankets.

[@karenrdailey]

Is there not any actual quilting on these quilts to keep the backing attached to the top or are they free floating?

[@ninettebeheler1746]

I used cuddle fleece for the backing on a quilt, then I did the binding with cotton quilt and it was very difficult to bind. There were so many layers. It was QAYG appliqué project. I don’t see you using batting. It was a Wendy Gratz puppies pattern. Should I just not have used cuddle fleece? Should I have used cuddle fleece for the binding? I’m getting ready to do another Gratz pattern, but I don’t want the binding nightmare. Can anyone give me some advice?

[@lisa5335]

I LOVE your videos!!

[@juliedingman3747]

can i make a top with flannel and put Minky on the back ? if so do i prewash my flannel first as i know it will shrink? I am making a baby quilt for my great grand son and they would like to put a woodsy themes on the front with different animals out of flannel , do i put a batting in the center or not, ?? have you ever done anything like that ? also what size would you suggest for the front blocks ,she picked out 4 different designs to incoperate into the top and maybe use some of the Minky in the front too and put the Minky on the back , and then i will need to bind it with my Minky, pleas help need it done soon , thank you so much

[@aliceskelton236]

how come you don't see any fuzzy stuff in your tutorial? when i have used minky it makes a mess! but it is nice when done

[@talkquilting]

It's so true! Jenny was covered in fluff but we brought out the lint rollers before we started filming. The mess is definitely worth such a snuggly and wonderful result though.

[@Idaho_Noona]

My sewing instructor had us put our fuzzy material in the dryer twice to help decrease the free - flying fuzzies 😊

[@effiecarson1097]

I am mesmerized by the chevron quilts behind Jenny. Where can I get information on them?

[@lilabrendel8512]

Did you find out how to make those quilts?

[@carriepastrano9850]

Enjoy n learning

[@jennifersilva1296]

I love your tutorials and can’t wait to try this!! Do you do straight line or free motion quilting on these baby quilts or is it not necessary?

[@constitutionalrepublic1966]

Wouldn’t this type of binding be applicable for every quilt size you make?

[@cgriffisteach1]

Is it my imagination, or are the images on the print off kilter? It would drive me crazy!

[@malackey8525]

If using Minkee as a backing only, can I use this same method for binding? I will be binding with minkee.

[@kblaiwes6099]

What baby lock model are you using? What stitch number did you use for the serpentine?

[@GramazioBoys3]

i am making a bunch of flannel and ultra cuddle fabric blankets that are 2 yards each in size. I have made a few already using your other video, where you turn them inside out and make the perfect corners, however with this fabric its pretty much impossible considering the size lol. My question is i want to do it like this video shows, however i want the bunding to be much thicker, maybe 5 inches around on both sides. (ninja turtle flannel and solid ultra cuddle is one of them, another is spiderman, another is pink cheetah, you get the idea... so i want the print to show up a lot on the other side) How would i go about that? Instead of 1 3/4" what should it be? and instead of the half inch what should it be? Thank so much!

[@GramazioBoys3]

OH and also how do i figure out how much binding i will need? length wise? thanks in advance!!! i love your videos!

[@Lady.Luck.]

+Lee Lee maybe you could treat it more like border pieces where they add in 5 in strips around each edge, and then bind those strips?

[@wareef4004]

Thank you very much

[@claremcgill2490]

Hi Jenny, can you tell me if I need to change the upper thread tension when sewing cuddle fabric, loving your tutorials, thanks so much, Clare McGill, Larne, Northern Ireland.

[@bethpage5]

Do you need to use a batting when you use the minkee fabric?

[@cherylreadio9308]

thank you for the Part 2

[@mcsewer5048]

Is there a reason you didn’t you a walking foot to apply the binding?

[@karenberhow7483]

I learned a new word! “Slickery”!

[@pamelawhitfield4881]

Thank you very much for your tutorials. I watch them and will buy fabric from you when possible. I have three "beginner" questions: When you use adhesive spray, does it gum-up your needle on the sewing machine? Does the adhesive wash out? And lastly, can you long arm minkee fabric? I'm thinking of using minkee on the back of a twin size quilt and will want to long arm the quilt. Thank you for letting me know.

[@marlettelouisin9805]

Yes, you can long arm quilt with Minkee or Cuddle. You have to pin the selvedges to the rollers and keep your fabric tension loose. I've not done a 2 sided Minkee quilt just a back. I've done reversible fleece quilts but fleece isn't slippery like Minkee/Cuddle. If you're on a forum you might ask if someone has done 2 sides with this fabric..

[@brendamelahn1781]

Jenny -- this is beautiful and easy!! I have a dumb question -- does the two pieces of the quilt sandwich "stay together" with no quilting and only spray basting (after laundry and everything)???

[@lizhenricks3105]

Can anyone tell me if this cuddle quilt kit is still available to buy and make?

[@janmoser304]

Is this the same method as using regular fleece?

[@michellebarnett5991]

I heard that fusible spray is flammalbe-is this true??

[@sallyannball3553]

Michelle Barnett - while there are some brands I've used that say "flammable", the brand "Sulky Temporary Spray Adhesive" says it is non-flammable. It's also non toxic, doesn't have an odor, and works really well.

[@gailsanderson5011]

Is fleece fabric the same? Can this be done with fleece?

[@coveredbycate118]

Im wondering if it frays when you bind like that? wouldnt the raw edges start to unravel? this is a great video but wondering about fraying. Thank you

[@copperbuttons7376]

No fraying. Cuddle fabric does not fray or unravel so no need to tuck under a raw edge when binding. Hope that helps.

[@latifakhaili9879]

HI IAM FORM ALGERIA THANK YOU

[@OneWorldSinger]

Interesting! What is cuddle cloth and minkee fabric? I can't see it clearly in the video. Is it like fleece or cotton flannel? I want to order it online. I've been quilting for more than 20 years but these names are not familiar.

[@constitutionalrepublic1966]

OneWorldSinger look up minky or cuddle cloth on Amazon. It will explain exactly what they are.

[@KEarllongJr]

Do you still quilt it together?

[@lookielooZ]

Which babylock model is this?

[@Fayequilts2]

Jenny I see your sewing on a Baby Lock, which machine is this one. Looks like another one I need!! Thanks, Quilter 60

[@talkquilting]

Hey there! I believe the Baby Lock she's using in this video is the Tempo.

[@kriskronmiller1342]

What were the dimensions of this Minkee quilt?

[@marietteforget7804]

Thank you so much for this great tutorial! I have a question: when you prepare the strips for the binding, do you cut them on the biais? Or is it not important because it's minky? Thanks and have a great day!

[@SharonWrightWeeks]

what and how did you spray?

[@rscbmr1023]

Is using spray adhesive safe for a baby?

[@alfredstclair192]

it is non toxic Rhonda I asked at the fabric store and if you read the can it also says it.. Yes it is very safe no smell to it either.. I love using the stuff

[@Lady.Luck.]

When she got to binding the back, did she tuck under the raw edge a bit, before sewing it down? or was the raw edge just left thanks

[@texaschic64]

+rachaelkoger ... She sewed on the binding to the back (solid color) then sewed the binding to the front (print side) using a zigzag stitch without turning under the binding, the zigzag does the trick. You could use a straight stitch if needed. The Cuddle Cloth and Minky really doesn't ravel so there is no need to turn under the edges.

[@barbarajedinak2918]

How do I cut Minky squares?

[@loiswhitely1506]

Barbara Jedinal

[@robin2012ism]

thanks!

[@jillyjack5]

I notice that you use your basting spray inside with no mask. Are these sprays safe to use indoors?

[@talkquilting]

Jenny lives dangerously :) You're right that basting spray should be used in a well ventilated area. Luckily we planned for these things in the studio so she's safe I promise!

[@alfredstclair192]

they really are safe there is NO smell and it is non toxic

[@zainudinkanipah4695]

Talk Quilting

[@alfredstclair192]

the spray is not toxic and there is no spray back there is no smell they are non toxic I use them all the time they are wonderful

[@pedinurse1]

what is cuddle fabric

[@Goswald1]

How do you keep the two layers together after the adhesive wears off? I imagine a couple of trips in the washer and the spray adhesive will be gone

[@talkquilting]

Hi Maggi! I have a "grown up size" version of this that I love to snuggle up with. I didn't tack it at all. The fabric shifts occasionally but because of it's texture and the weight of it, it really does stay true to it's shape. Think of it more as a cuddly throw than a typical quilt. Hope that helps!

[@sherryhall3635]

I'm confused...isn't the nap on the binding going to get reversed when you get around the 2nd corner? i.e.: binding nap going toward the top of the quilt instead of the bottom?

[@copperbuttons7376]

I was wondering the same thing. It seems that she was just saying to make sure the nap of the binding is the same from one strip to another. I, too would love the answer to your question.

[@brendaholte7435]

No Closed Captioned! ;(

[@bettywilton3774]

B

[@not_today_satan_7]

I think the 45° is totally over rated. my opinion

[@dorothyopferman3940]

I rb

[@SewAndTellwithDori]

Too much talk and not enough explaining as to why you are doing what you do. Normally, I like your videos, but you're wasting too much time trying to do things. Your tutorials don't seem to be as organized and straight to the point (comprehensive) as they could be. Sorry!