🏆 How to Bind Your Quilt - Part 2 Wide and Narrow Bindings

[@KatrinaT]

Did you hear me yesterday when I accidentally cut my binding too narrow? 😄 (It was supposed to be 2 1/2” but I cut 2”)Thank you for making this video!

[@felicitymorgan2456]

Sample pieces are such a great idea 🤔 why did I never think about doing these before

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Never too late

[@SewWhittle]

My head is swimming with all this info. Would love a short video with EACH choice.

[@KeonaChick]

OoOoOo! Fancy binding is coming. Looking forward to it. I'm still a beginner but I'd love aspirational goals. I like the idea of making binding references, I'll make some with scraps!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

👍

[@louiseah7662]

I love the idea of the wide binding, but I got a little confused about where you measure and stitch? Maybe a video showing how you made your samples and calculated the width of binding vs strip width? Thank you, love your videos 😊

[@person2463]

I had heard if wider... But the narrow. Lovely !🌸

[@marygrizzle1602]

I love watching all of the videos you have put out they help me learn to quilt better.

[@lesfibresfantastiques7265]

I'm like half way of my very first quilt, following a Craftsy class. I cannot wait to be skilled enough to use all your trick to make my own patterns! Thanks!

[@longarmingbyjaclyn]

Keep sewing you got this! That comment was a year ago, is the binding on?

[@kathieweir9762]

Karen could you please show how to make a cathedral window quilt block. Thank you

[@gracebalch]

This video is a godsend. I've looked for a simple explanation of wide bindings, and this was the best.

[@andreabowbrick2016]

Can you do a video on a scalloped edge with binding. I'd love to attempt that but don't know where to start.

[@sophiewallace8662]

Thanks for this and all your videos. I learn a lot about the quilting world. I prefer the wider binding, to me it looks like a beautiful frame.

[@christianetraub6805]

I made a great big 116 inch square quilt. A quarter inch binding would have looked out of proportion, so I made a half inch one. Also, my border was a piano key with half inch strips, so it made sense that way too. I really enjoy all your videos. They are well produced, informative and entertaining. Thank you.

[@Ananomouse]

@justgetitdonequilts would you consider making a video of how you made your binding reference samples? I got a bit confused on your marking but the idea sounds very very useful

[@ecoquilting7077]

The set of sample pieces-- brilliant!

[@2408kmm]

I never see enough explanation on how to figure out the placement of the binding along on the edge of the quilt. Is there a chart? 3 inch binding goes x amount in from the edge leaving x amount of the batting/backing there with a 1/4 seam. This is where I get confused and both of your videos and every video I find online skips over this bit.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Happy Friday Everyone. Does anyone else feel it's been a long week? I hope to be spending the weekend in my studio using these tips to make a couple of wide and narrow bindings. It's the last step in the marathon of making a quilt so sometimes it's hard to muster up the energy to change it up. When I do, I have always been impressed by the difference it makes....only once have I wondered why I made the effort. I hope you will give this method a test drive and add it to your design skills.

[@sarahaubrey320]

This week has been very long and emotionally taxing for me. Your videos are always so calming and encouraging

[@seasidestitches615]

Happy Friday Karen. Thanks so much for your videos. I’m learning lots from you here in the UK. This week seems like it’s flown by as, new to quilting, I’ve made three little quilts for the headrests of our sofa. I feel like a genius, lol x

[@lindaswanson7485]

I always cop out to hand sew my baby quilts..I would like to machine bind more but it drives me crazy that the stitching on the reverse side looks pardon the word crappy (not acceptable) with the stitching sometimes in the ditch or taking a mind of its own 😢 thank you for all your lessons your a wonderful teacher! Linda S.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

@@sarahaubrey320 🤗

[@sncwang5129]

@@lindaswanson7485 sew the binding to the back then use a fancy stitch from the top for easier machine binding.

[@joansamtmann3506]

Karen … I’m 85 but it’s never to learn🤣 I just heard you multiple times to mention your hack … 3 in 1 tool. Maybe too old to mega search but how wide is your tool before you cut the angle🙏 Love learning from you at my age.

[@michelletwigg5928]

Sorry but just confused me more.

[@Cathy_MidwestHome_Hens]

same here 😢

[@judycoyle5341]

I've watched the video numerous times as am about to do a wide binding. I've very confused with the measurements of how far out to cut the quilt sandwich from the seam line. And how far out to put the sewing ledge. Karen shows a 1/4" seam.. then shows her ruler with another 1" out (so the twice the width of the final desired binding width). But she states it should be the width of the binding but I thought the example was of a 1/2" binding. Think i am just confused about terminology. When she says to butt the edge of the quilt sandwich to the sewing ledge the width of the binding, is it the final width, for twice the width to allow for the fold to the back maybe? And then plus the seam allowance. I think that is what it is. I think id better put aside for tonight and do a sample. Thanks Karen .. I'm very literal so probably overthinking :).

[@angelaargyros1553]

Got up at 5am on this dark and rainy Saturday here in Sydney Australia, to see you. Always inspiring. Just want to quilt. Sshhhh the household is waking is waking up. Oh well, maybe I can quilt later. Luv, luv, luv your program!!

[@juliemorrison4348]

Yes I've enjoyed the rain today too. I didn't feel guilty spending the day in my sewing room. Sydney Australia.

[@MinniChii]

This just reminds me I have a weighted quilt I need to finish and bind.....

[@veronicacuddy9164]

Okay, I must be daft - but in the photo at 7.05 min. , is the quilt edge all batting? When I get my quilt back from the long arm, my quilt is cut along where the fabric ends and I don't have extra there to make a wider binding. Should I be asking her to leave extra around the sides so that I can square it up myself? Your videos are great and I love all of them. I also go back many times and re-watch them. Thanks, Karen. 7.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Yes, you need more batting

[@veronicacuddy9164]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts Thank you

[@helpfulnhappy]

Your Compass Rose quilt is beautiful! Do you have a video on it? Or where did you get the pattern?

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Made it myself. Large scale paper piecing. Are you interested in learning how?

[@helpfulnhappy]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts Yes! It's my favorite shape. So beautiful.

[@strawberryemery]

My mind is blown that you can cut wider than your quilt top, to make a wider binding, I never considered this option. I’ve been trimming my quilt flush to the quilt top edge.

[@ST-yz2km]

Same! I thought it was because I had to secure my quilt top and backing all the way within the binding.

[@Cheeseburge40718]

This one was over my head. I’m more about just “winging it” or “eyeballing it” tbh.

[@ragathnor326]

If the wide binding isnt folded in half then how is it folded? Why wouldnt it be folded in half?

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Some people iron it in half and I dont. Sorry I wasn't clear.

[@michelelewis5836]

Excellent video, I’ve never considered a wider binding. (Also, not quilting related, I think your hair looks great!)

[@nuvoflo]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@crissyk8738]

I had that exact thought.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you, I am so deep into COVID hair...it takes so much time

[@michelelewis5836]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts I hear ya! Personally can’t wait to get to a salon. But made the decision not to dye it any more and it’s so freeing!

[@pamboone6921]

Forgive me to asking this question on this wonderful video about binding. I can’t find where to ask different questions 🙄 How do you make your design wall, with flannel?

[@raymyers6016]

Who and why did someone put thumbs down on this video? Always amazes me.

[@margaretcurry8414]

i did not however to a beginning quilter there is just too many instructions that just go to fast. confusing.

[@amandaharvey455]

@@margaretcurry8414 I’m not sure how to do it, but there is some way to slow down the videos.

[@amandaharvey455]

I figured it out. Click on the three dots at the top. Click on “playback speed”. A person can speed it up or slow it down.

[@margaretcurry8414]

@@amandaharvey455 thank you very much

[@amandaharvey455]

@@margaretcurry8414 My pleasure. I learned something new, too! 😊

[@jackiemobley8529]

Great video, Karen! Thank you for teaching us so much!

[@gailsewsquilts1529]

Hi Karen. Wondering if you'd share the laser tool you use to square up your quilts.

[@longarmingbyjaclyn]

I love your hair, generally, but in this video it is particularly lovely! I don't know if it is the soft bend in the bangs (do Canadians say fringe?). Anyways, lovely!

[@deborahcolman3035]

Thanks Karen. You work hard to provide so much information. Thank you! I love the idea of binding samples to check what width works with a quilt. Keep safe ❤️

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

So good not to have to do the calculations every time

[@ragathnor326]

I didnt understand why mark the sewing line where tje binding goes? I found this very confusing. Is tje batting sticking out a certain amount to stuff tje binding?

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It's a line to align the edge of your binding to

[@ragathnor326]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts I see it now. Thanks! Love your videos and I refer folks to them all of the time...especially the on working with color.

[@pierrettesecord7489]

Awesome video. I’ve never thought or dreamt of using a wider binding. 2.25-2.5 are my go to’s. Thank you

[@Stoffmonster467]

This yellow-green quilt is great - and both are not my favourite colours🍋🥝

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

My stashbuster #7 with Kaffe fabrics

[@juliemorrison4348]

I have always trimmed batting to the edge of the quilt top too. This doesn't make much difference if you have a border on the edge, but it makes perfect sense as to not loose the points on your design blocks. Great ideas again Karen. Will change methods next quilt.

[@terriparthum5860]

This is where I got a little lost and I'll probably need to watch the video a few more times. First, you square your top, then you sandwich it, quilt it and then with batting hanging over, square the batting to add the binding. Is that right??

[@Barbaracoyle]

Coming from a very cold san antonio tx. 31. Hope you and yours are doing well and staying warm 😊☺💕💗🙂

[@judegreb]

Karen, what is the name of the mattress you recommend?

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Birch Living

[@janetmarler922]

No more caffiene !!! I couldn't keep up with you today. I guess I need another cup of coffee.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

You do need to have BINDING-the basics under your belt

[@marijogrimes9236]

Karen, for a fairly short video, I had to listen to a length Skillshare commercial and four other ad interruptions. It's just too much. I love your videos but don't listem to them much any more because of too many ads

[@elsafischer3247]

Thank you so clear instructions , you make so easy. From Switzerland

[@ravensmokedancer8242]

How on earth do you do 1/8th of an inch?? I would like to see that! I would NOT like to do that mind you lol. Binding is still not my best friend, but I am trying! Thank you!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

You sew at ⅛”...once you roll the fabric over it’s a bit larger

[@ravensmokedancer8242]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts OMG I totally misunderstood you LOL Okay cool. Sorry!! I was watching it while I was playing with my dog so I missed a little bit of that!!! I was like what????????? LOL

[@justineromrell6836]

This was a great video...on a side note your hair looks great!

[@MLCruey]

I have never thought of making a wide binding before. Thanks!!

[@nancyleedunn]

Go to minute 3 if you want to skip all the intro stuff.

[@carmenbailey1560]

Thanks Karen, another great video. Love the samples bindings. And I would like to one day do a wide binding. Thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊

[@longarmingbyjaclyn]

Am I jealous of your lazer square? Absolutely. So neat. I should have known you'd have the coolest tools!

[@SammiJarrad]

I have learned so much from you. Thank you!

[@debo4706]

Have done a quilt with prairie points ? If you have could you let me know ? If not could you please, I learn by watching , the books just don't do it. Please this quilt needs to be done its going on 10 years. I'm embarrassed to admit that.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Unfortunately not yet

[@lynnfrost-moon7661]

Not understanding 1/2" seam -- for 3 and 1/4" binding? Does 1/2" mean that is what you end up with when binding is finished?

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Yes

[@robinmcbride1501]

I have enjoyed watching your video on backing a quilt because you are a great teacher who gets to the point quickly. Whats a reasonable charge to pay someone to back and bind a quilt please? Im in central NC. This video convinces me not to bind a quilt myself. I will hire it out. Please talk about those of us who are math challenged and or not capable of concentrating enough to learn how to bind a quilt. Just watching this video stresses me out and makes me feel stupid. Its not you, its me. I already applied a thin polyester batting by Mountain Mist. Surely I am not alone. Thank you so much for understanding.

[@juliemorrison4348]

Have you thought of a print out with clear diagrams to help all of us who have been doing this "wrong". Would be a great help. Thanks Karen.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

If I only had more hours in the day

[@juliemorrison4348]

Yes we all wish the same thing.😁

[@juliemorrison4348]

Thanks Karen I made a 45deg mitre tool and used for the first time last night to join my binding strips which I normally join straight seams. Even the ends of the binding I joined mitred and all perfect first time. Easier than it looked and why I had been avoiding all these years.👍🇦🇺

[@susanbook1637]

I'm trying to find out how to create a wide binding using backing fabric. You are a great teacher and I have learned so much from you! I appreciate all the inspiration you have given me.

[@carolentringer8836]

Thanks for this video. I like to use Robert Kaufman Quilting Calculator app. Very helpful!

[@annas.r.p.5835]

Karen, I am going to try and teach a friend how to quilt long distance .... Can you organize some of your videos in PLAYLIST just for beginners so they will be easier to find? It would be great to refer them to one play list and not have to hunt thru all your great videos.. These videos would be great to start with. Thank you

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Check out my playlists...I have one

[@violetsharp5787]

Karen: you talk kinda fast, so I want to understand the part of the video that talks about marking the seam line and not the edge. Could you explain why to do this and why it matters. Thank you. Part 6:52 of the video

[@elizabethwilliams3267]

Go into the settings for the video, thats the little cog in the top right hand corner on my tablet, reduce the playback speed to .75. See if that helps. 👍

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Interesting. I never would have thought to make a wide binding.

[@roxanneweaver5377]

I'm not understanding how you square up your quilt but still have batting beyond the edge of the quilt. I thought in squaring up you cut all the layers. That part went faster than I could follow. I'll have to watch a couple more times and maybe it will sink in.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Make sure you watch part 1

[@roxanneweaver5377]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts Thanks. I use your 3 in 1 tool every time and get creat corners. I’ll go back and rewatch.

[@MireillePF]

Hello! I like watching your videos. I don't speak much English but I can follow you quite well. I would like to know how you use the laser and for what purpose. which one you have. thank you!

[@jeanisrael2732]

Thank you so much Karen. I've been trying to figure out the measurements for making a wide binding. It always seems like you have to add that smidgen more than you think. LOL I love the lazer level. YES! A new tool to acquire. 😍 Thank you so much for your videos.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Yes, the math needs that fudge factor. I found experimenting with the practice quite enlightening.

[@zonawilson6245]

This was confusing to me. Maybe stopping and showing more often would be helpful rather than going so fast with mostly talk.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

You need to watch Binding the Basics. This is the changes you need to make to that method

[@rebeccag.s3682]

I'm usually a huge fan of your videos but this binding series just seems over complicated. I was taught a totally different method (I believe it might be a technique that my teacher adapted from apparel making) to bind a quilt and never had any problems! Thin binding, thick binding, big quilts, small quilts, works for everything! I think I'll stick to the way I was taught, but thanks for showing me that there are other ways to do it!

[@cindymcfarland4686]

I like to make the flange binding. I really like the look of it!

[@Thuuunderous_Wizard]

I haaaaaaaate binding. I like your idea of the samples. I never know what size to make. Can you go over the samples and how you made them? Thanks for the video.

[@sandragross8072]

After I sew on my binding I iron my binding away from the quilt then I fold it over the edge and iron it down. This way I don’t need clips or pins and I have a nice crisp binding and corners every time.

[@Cathy_MidwestHome_Hens]

I love your quilt pattern videos. So far, all of the ones I have watched are so easy to follow but this series on binding has left me more confused 😢

[@conniesimonich2327]

Hi Karen, I always use a 2 1/2 inch strip fold it in half n sew my 1/4” seam on the top of the quilt and then fold it to the back n stitch it by hand and they always look ok. Hmmmm

[@victoriachatfield4612]

If you feel the videos move along too quickly for you, you might try what I have done. I purchased a 5-subject notebook for my KZbin notes: Sew, Embroider, Quilt, Serge, and Garden. (I use another one for home-related interests.) My settings button is at the bottom right of the screen (looks like a gear cog), so I make good use of the full-screen and speed options. That way I can go back or slow down as needed to make good notes. (I'm so geeky in my retirement that I plan to create quick-word indices on my laptop for each topic! Whatever works, right?) I hope this helps you. Don't give up!

[@jillash7495]

I watched the first video, Binding the Basics but also found this a bit confusing at times. As a maths graduate, the numbers are not the problem..I think it’s the timing. A moment of processing time before dashing off to the next bit would be good. Your videos are always packed with great information and there’s the rub; moving on too fast means there is no time for the ‘aha’ moment to happen. I always enjoy your videos Karen and learn something too. Thank you 😊

[@1SentPenny]

Gosh, you are a wealth of knowledge! I have learned so much from your videos….what to do and what NOT to do! Thank you!

[@palmtree2939]

This is a great series and video, but I’m not surprised! That green strippy quilt is really nice and I’d like to go back to your video about that and make it in a few years when I have time!!!’ My favorite binding is 2 1/4”. 2.5” is unnecessary in my opinion, but was great for my first few quilts. I always attach to the back and pull to the front. It always looks really nice. To avoid falling off the front binding while sewing, flange binding is SO easy and always gets compliments. I recommend MSQC or Jordan Fabrics’ tutorial on flange, but also recommend the tutorial Karen may have in the future. 😋

[@annmariestephenson5023]

Thank you, Karen. This was helpful. Made a sample, worked out issues and have successfully bound my quilt with a 1-inch binding to match the sashing strips. I made notes on my sample in ink so I can refer to it the next time I do a wide binding.

[@nicolanewington1798]

I guess I should have watched your binding videos before making my table runner and placemats! Some good tips here. Also I wanted to say your hair looks great and I feel your videos are getting more polished. Thanks for all the good information.

[@mj02]

Karen, I love your hair...I gave up coloring mine about 8 years ago and I have salt and pepper gray hairs...I hope mine looks as good as your when it starts filling in more. I also wear my hair about your length. ;) Love all your quilt videos and hacks! Thanks for a great channel.

[@strawberryemery]

Ok I tried this! I machine bind, so did my usual sew-to-the-back and flip to the front, but a half inch batting space worked well for a 2.5” binding (ironed in half). Worked great for a quilt that I didn’t want to add borders to, and didn’t lose too many points!

[@michellecornum5856]

Watched this through a couple of times. The first time, I was doing my hair. The second time I was either panicking about bindings or freaking out about bindings. This time, I'm calm, I'm not distracted, and I'm wondering why I thought the first two viewings were difficult. There is nothing particularly hard about this -- JUST DON'T PANIC! Thank you for this!

[@maureenelsey3581]

Have you ever thought about making a double sided binding with a flange added, I think I am going to attempt it but not sure how successful it will be. Love all your videos, they keep me company in my sewing space.

[@nancys4874]

Interesting video series! when I want a wide 'binding' I add a narrow final border using the same fabric as the binding fabric, quilt, then cut the binding to my usual width. Gives the same look, but is easier for me. Of course you have to decide that this is the look you are going for before you quilt. My current favorite binding is a faux flange. All done by machine, but looks nice and neat.

[@hazelem1266]

Hi Nancy. Did you cut your batting larger than your quilt top but smaller than the backing? And if so, do you have any tips/tricks/ alerts for a new quilter? Thank you.

[@nancys4874]

@@hazelem1266 HI. I almost always cut backing and batting even with the edge of the quilt. Some of my friends leave the batting a bit bigger, they say it makes the binding full, but I don't see much difference. As I mentioned, I almost always do a faux flange binding (do a you tube search). it's all done by machine. An easy method for attaching the ends can be found by doing a you tube search on 'Emerald Meadows quilt binding'. He demonstrates an easy, tool free method that I like.

[@hazelem1266]

@@nancys4874 thank you l will. I am hand sewing a large memory/story/photo quilt and my teachers are people like you and KZbin. I have put on a 5” border on the backing with intention to self bind. I have big stitched hand quilted up to about half an inch on the borders of the front to allow for squaring up. I will today start squaring up. A few people on KZbin have spoken about “empty bindings” so I’m a bit apprehensive about cutting either of the layers because I feel that one misstep will set me back. The quilt has to be finished this week because, after our strict lockdown in Melbourne we are finally allowed to travel internationally. Thank you so much for responding.

[@nancys4874]

@@hazelem1266 Hi Hazel. No matter how you bind: separate applied strip or bringing the backing around to self bind, you need to be careful to make the fold snug against the batting as you wrap it around. Use your fingers to check that it is folded correctly and full as you stitch and correct the fold if you need. When self binding, depending on the size of quilt and the thickness of the batt, you may need to ease the binding in because the quilted center contracts a bit with the quilting. You can certainly leave a bit of extra batting when you square up if you are worried. If you do find a portion of the binding that is empty, you can always add a sliver of scrap batting to fill the gap! Sounds like a wonderful project! Good luck & bon voyage.

[@hazelem1266]

@@nancys4874 good morning Nancy. Finished the binding. Took me 4 days, actually 3 because I was so frustrated on day 2 so I took a shift at my hospital where I’m a theatre nurse. When I came back I looked at it with new eyes. Really learned a lot from your comments, especially the difference in the backing. My problem was that I somehow omitted to baste about 10 inches at the bottom and, because I took so long, nearly 6 weeks to quilt, there was a lot of shifting of the backing in that area. I struggled to coordinate back and front because the quilt is reversible with story blocks in front and photos at the back. My husband reminded me this was not a competition quilt and it was my first ever sewing project. However I trimmed as best I could, coming back again to your words and on the 4th day I made perfect mitered cor

[@iHabika]

Thank you!! This is going to help me with my first quilt. I started it a year ago and then finally this weekend finished stitching the back, front, and batting together and next weekend I am going to bind it and be done with it. I am so excited! It is a super choppy quilt, I hope the binding helps it even up a little bit lol but I had fun working on it and can’t wait till it’s done! Then I plan on doing a pillow case or two for fun, then starting a second quilt. My very first quilt is a bit larger than a queen and smaller than a king, small squares on the top ad then the back it’s much larger squares…. So technically, double sided!

[@maureenkomperda3421]

Definitely a needed video. I didn’t think of samples, great idea. I have trouble manipulating teeny binding. I love wide binding.

[@goldensmamma]

Good tips Karen I enjoyed it a lot ! Thank you so very much.

[@judidavieswebb]

Great video, as always I have learnt so much, thank you Karen.

[@CreationsOfAMoonChild]

I love your hair in this video! Did you do something different?

[@nellsgirl]

Karen, I love your videos. I also love your scarves!! So pretty! ❤️

[@redwoodcattledog]

Any specific help with mastering mitered corners? ❤️😊

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Check out Binding the basics..there is an easy tool you can use that you make yourself kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJ7EZ4uAr7WGZ5o

[@redwoodcattledog]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts Thank you - I was trying to remember which video I saw that 😊

[@traceyanderson5078]

I recently added prairie points as part of the binding...just made it up as I went along but it turned out well. Thank you for this series...I’m learning a lot.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

You are so welcome!

[@michellewhitcomb9354]

I was searching for help on measuring and doing the binding for the first project I've ever finished (I hate to say I have many tops/top projects that I've never finished because I am unsure on how to quilt and bind) - but this was extremely confusing. It made me overly nervous about trying to finish this project. I felt like I was in an advanced math class with no breaks. I will definitely have to find another site for help in trying to calculate my binding. Otherwise, I completely LOVE your channel!!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Perhaps you should watch the first video, Binding the Basics, before attempting the wide and narrow binding

[@glowilk5377]

Comments- I did not peruse them all. My question is double fold vs. single fold binding.

[@k.ruthwilliams2750]

P.S. “Trimming.”

[@loisfoster6073]

Hi Karen. Love all the tips I learn from your videos.

[@kellykagoshima6963]

I don't understand where you discuss sewing binding on. I have always sewn it flush to the edge but it looks like you leave extra batting. I can't tell because you're going to fast. I have replayed it several times and still don't get it

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Did you watch Part 1?

[@kellykagoshima6963]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts yes

[@lisaroper421]

I think where it isn't flush is just when you are wanting a thick binding. If it was flush, and you sewed the 1/4th inch seam, you'd have an extra big binding, but just on the back. So, you have to factor that in when you trim up, and leave yourself some batting and baking to fill out the binding. I hope that helps since I am no expert!

[@mrschief1400]

This one made no since to me, you lost me right away.

[@fmccuu]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you!

[@genealogydr]

I love your hair!

[@cathybroadwood6938]

😀 Very useful lesson here, thanks Karen. A question: what sort of tool do you cut template plastic with?

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

An older rotary blade

[@cindycarley6295]

Where is that tool you talked about?

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2eskpqFatd2aKc

[@beckyezra1]

Thank you! nice weekend!

[@brendaperry5046]

Great videos! I'm looking for the one on machine binding - is it ready yet? Hospitals in my area prefer machine binding on our Community Service quilts. I find when I straight stitch the binding from the front, it is stiff and when I SITD from the front to catch the back edge of the binding, it is difficult to make the back edge look even, so I'm looking for a better method. Thanks!