How to Crochet an Edge on your Quilt

In this video we demonstrate a unique way to crochet an edge to your quilt for a clean and seamless result.
We also show three of our favourite quilt projects using this method.

[@wandawalker4191]

I've never seen this before, it's lovely!! What a beautiful way to combine quilting and crocheting skills!!

[@iwantmy_sk844]

AbsoLUTely!!!😍😉

[@FredaM]

This is such a beautiful way of embellishing a quilt. I absolutely love it.

[@ElsieGrays]

Thank you so much!

[@marionsworld24]

I've put crocheted borders on before but have always used blanket stitch as the method of attaching it. So clever to just back stitch into the seam instead. Thank you for showing this.💐

[@romystumpy1197]

Yes I have seen it done with blanket stitch also

[@Sarah-bq7zo]

Oooooo so many possibilities thank you, I once made a blanket with patchwork squares joined together with crochet. There was blanket stitch on the squares and it was quite complicated this seems far more achievable 😊

[@marionsworld24]

I have a half done quilt with the same method. It does look really pretty so far....

[@stonecrestquilt]

Ooooooooh yesssss! Quilting meets Crochet and they fell in love 4-Ever!!!

[@ElsieGrays]

😂 Yes we think so too!!!

[@mareayagow7539]

That's a really interesting idea. I've never thought about edging a quilt with crochet. This combines 2 of my favorite hobbies. Thanks!

[@ms.m2054]

I've seen baby quilts with holes punched through the edges but I have never seen this technique. What a lovely way to finish a quilt. Thank you for sharing.

[@vikkiemonument7807]

I always use blanket stitch to do this but you can see it from both sides, I like the way you’ve done it 😊, thank you for sharing

[@karenraabis5296]

I have done crochet borders but not like this. This is such a great way to do it and you did a wonderful tutorial!

[@anitajonsson4379]

Thank you for sharing this technique. I have never seen a quilt with a crochet edge, it is simply beautiful. I am excited to give this embellishment a try. I am sure everyone who see it will feel the same as I did: that is if I learn and practice crochet first🙂

[@kellylea28]

Thank You! Inspired techniques! I’m excited to learn crochet so I can now add another beautiful layer to my quilts❣️🪡

[@the-painted-quilter]

Sitting here working on granny squares and this was recommended. Holy moly. The possibilities

[@MimisQuest]

Oh my goodness, combining my two favourite crafts. My mum laughs at me because I love quilting and crochet equally, now I can combine the two. Thanks for a wonderful demonstration.

[@ElsieGrays]

I love both too, win win!!!😊

[@paulaneary7877]

Oh my goodness! Such beautiful work! My mom crochets and my mind is just running with what possibilites! Thank you so much for this video!

[@robinaanstey3734]

Yes, this is a lovely way to finish off a cute quilt. TY for sharing. Cheers!

[@robinmarks5638]

I love this!! I am making a quilt right now I think it would be a great idea for! Thank you!!!

[@romystumpy1197]

Beautiful,I agree Tilda is my favourite

[@romystumpy1197]

Wonderful fabrics you have

[@sheilacarroll7143]

BEAUTIFUL! I love the crochet edge! 😍😍😍 This is my first time seeing them. Thank you for sharing. 😊🌹🦅

[@connimoore9703]

This is a great and different way to finish off a quilt! Going to try it! Thank you!

[@bethholness5153]

Been quilting for 20 years, never loved the blanket stitch with crochet. Your way is brilliant.

[@denisestilling2810]

Gorgeous job…border pattern synchs with the quilt so lovely.

[@nothingknitting]

Fantastic. Thank you

[@BrendaAustin-e5u]

Well recorded and a pleasure to watch.

[@victoriawebster668]

Anymore tips about the corners? They are fiddly and difficult to fold over! 🙁🙁🙁🙁

[@ElsieGrays]

Try cutting the bulk of the corner away which will make folding binding over a bit easier. I hope that helps😊

[@KathyM-c6i]

STUNNING QUILTS! Would you please share the name of the Tilda's fabric that you used as the backing on the Winter Bloom quilt? Thank you!

[@ElsieGrays]

Thank you for your kind comment. The backing fabric is from the Chic Escape range.

[@lisadoes]

This is a beautiful edge finish! Thank you so much for sharing it.

[@pennyyeeles3977]

Oh wow. Thank you I really love this way of edging a quilt.

[@iwantmy_sk844]

I do too! I just cannot imagine how much longer it takes on average, after you get that "ahhhhh, it's finished"-feeling at the end of the piecing & quilting! (THAT) scares me. The appearance -- the "look" -- of that edging on (especially) a repro prints-quilt? . . . . . .Sweet!!!☺🥰

[@sandioney4761]

Thank you sooo much for sharing this!!! I saw my first crocheted edge on quilt at the Houston International Festival last November. The ladies were selling books & had it on the wall as decor. They were from France. Maybe this is a European/ Australian thing? I'm from Texas & planning on putting this on my grandmother's flower garden quilt. Maybe get my granddtr to help me crochet the border, as I taught her to crochet when she was small. :)). Couldn't figure how to attach crochet, but this is so simple! Thank you again!!

[@ElsieGrays]

Our pleasure and great to hear you are teaching the next generation to crochet😊

[@cynthiaburja3526]

I can't wait to try this! It's a lovely finish! Thank you! ❤❤❤

[@gailgaddy5340]

Lovely. What a great idea. The quilts are beautiful.😊 thanks for the video.

[@l.baughman1445]

Oh, my dear….you’ve unleashed a creative “monster!” 😂❤ question- in your demo of stitching it seemed you pulled the yarn knot into the binding edge to bury it. Is that right?? Thanks and looking forward to your next video! ❤❤

[@ElsieGrays]

We love unleashing creative monsters!!!😊 Yes that is correct with the yarn knot and thank you for your comments.

[@cleojones4427]

Thank you! My dream is to learn to crochet!! Have you or would you to a tutorial for “Beginner Crochet”?

[@ElsieGrays]

Hi Cleo, It is on our to do list very soon. We look forward to sharing it with you.

[@mandyhawkins63]

Thankyou for your tutorial. I haven't seen a binding put on like that before. Usually I cut the strip's 2.5 inches and you can see the finished binding on the front and back. Would your technique still work with that kind of binding? Your quilts are beautiful and I'd like to give this a try.

[@ElsieGrays]

Hi Mandy, Yes that technique works fine that way as well. I just like the top not showing as it looks like it has been sewn inside the quilt,

[@jennifermartin5974]

I love this idea. I crochet a little, and will probably try this on a small quilt first. Where can I find info on how to crochet the decorative part? Thanks for sharing your expertise on this beautiful craft.

[@ElsieGrays]

Hi Jennifer, We have PDF patterns available on our website with more coming soon. The Winter Bloom pattern has full details on doing this.

[@cynthiafed]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing such a detailed, well instructed tutorial.

[@gmtegirl]

Wow - I cannot wait to get started. I am confused about the border however. I am used to borders on both sides of the quilt not just one side. Can you provide any more information about how to attach it in the first place? Thank you

[@ElsieGrays]

If you are referring to the binding this is explained in our patterns.😊

[@shirleybender]

Hitting subscribe!

[@paulineletizia2284]

I've always wanted to know how this was done. Thank you for sharing. Your quilts are stunning.❤

[@marinakitto6567]

I don’t subscribe to many KZbin channels but I have to yours. I don’t want to miss any further videos. This was great, thank you. Your borders are gorgeous 💚💚💚

[@ElsieGrays]

Thank you for your kind words and we look forward to inspiring you more.

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

Thanks for sharing

[@quontl7798]

What a wonderful and unique way to finish off a quilt!!😊

[@ElsieGrays]

Thank you! 😊

[@sheilasantiago3715]

I would assume that you need to have an equal amount of stitches on the long sides and short sides. Especially if you're going to crochet a pattern

[@ElsieGrays]

you can measure your stitches and crochet an equal amount of dc’s into your stitch’s. I didn’t as such, it worked out pretty even 😊

[@joannewicks9104]

Brilliant! I have alot of # 10 crochet cotton that has been gifted to me and I am looking for a use other than doilies , but it is probably to fine for this project.

[@ElsieGrays]

yes that would work well. It will just look a bit finer 😃

[@hindelmarbouna]

Bonjour ou bonsoir selon le temps C'est magnifique ce que je vois Ma fille aimer apprendre le crochet Vous savez ! Il faut aimer les choses pour réussir 😊😊😊 Non mais vraiment C'est jolie 😊😊😊

[@ElsieGrays]

Thankyou for your kind words and glad you liked it all the way over there in beautiful France😊

[@roxannesmith6656]

So beautiful ! Could you do a tutorial on the Spade crochet pattern please !! 😊

[@ElsieGrays]

We will start showing some crochet tutorials in the new year with the aim to demon😊strate some of these borders as well.

[@romystumpy1197]

I would have liked to see you actually crochet the pattern ,but it's still beautiful

[@ElsieGrays]

The instructions are available when you purchase the pattern 😊

[@sylviajones7433]

Holy cow!! This is beautiful! Do you need to be sure you do the same amount of base stitches on each side?

[@ElsieGrays]

No you don't have to be exact on each side. You could measure each stitch half an inch apart if that helps but not absolutely necessary.

[@vanessabryce]

Great technique without using a blanket stitch! Thank you for sharing!

[@elsbethwallenburg5513]

Very clear video, thank you!

[@pamelafreeman4548]

Lovely!!!!!❤❤

[@fionat5698]

Awesome Jo! I'll definitely be using this in the future! 🎉

[@debbiemesser202]

Love this is there a tutorial or instructions on how to make the crochet stitches ?

[@ElsieGrays]

All the instructions for our crocheted edges are in our quilt patterns.😊

[@lorrainemarshall1038]

WOW, love this. Visit your shop, whenever I am in Albany, get tutorial, thank you. Look forward to more videos!!

[@susanbell-mackie1380]

How many skeins did it take to edge the quilt with the yellow edging please

[@ElsieGrays]

Hi Susan, The Winter Bloom quilt we made was 57" x 53" and used 3 x 50g balls of 8ply Fiddlesticks Wren. If going larger you will require more. Kind Regards Elsie Grays

[@teresabaez6925]

Me encantó!!mi nuera me dijo de hacerle terminaciones a los individuales, en ganchillo ,pero no sabia como sacarlo, me encantó la idea genial!!!!tienes otra suscripción 😊❤🤗 Gracias por compartir sus conocimientos y experiencias 😊

[@theresasuttle711]

Beautiful! What a wonderful collaboration of skills! Thank you for sharing!

[@lynngatti8592]

The Cherry on top ! Just when I thought I’d seen it all, my goodness this is a beautiful and charming accent! Wow wow WOW!!!!!

[@sarahbloom1045]

Is there a pattern for the crochet around the blanket.

[@ElsieGrays]

Hi Sarah, all our patterns for each quilt with the crocheted edge has these included. We will be working on a collection of crochet edge only patterns very soon as a stand alone😊

[@HidingPlainSight]

Lovely!

[@kristiedentice7030]

WOW!!!!😮 I never seen this before. Love the idea 😁. I'm in the middle of making a baby quilt and I think I just might do this to the edge. Thank you 🙏👍 lol..... you got me all excited now to do that.

[@barbarawilson834]

Absolutely a wonderful method and I am so appreciative because my blanket stitches aren’t very “attractive”. Thank you so much!

[@DonusumDekorasyon]

Harika çok güzel❤️

[@robertacaruthers7568]

What an eye opening tutorial! I've never seen this before but the possibilities....!

[@cherylnaglis2401]

I LOVE this because I also crochet edges on receiving blankets for babies.

[@sewbeit221]

My mind has runaway with ideas for drawstring bags using this crochet edge technique Love the look! Looking forward to more content from your channel by the looks of your shop you love the same sort of things I do.

[@lucymcrae162]

I'm a little confused on this. I'm just finishing a quilt and trying to decide on a binding, I think I'd like to try doing this edge..but as I'm watching it doesn't look like you are doing a double crochet as a base round...could it be because it is the English and not what I'm used to in Canada? I think it looks like a single crochet....love learning something new and I love to crochet....

[@ElsieGrays]

Hi Lucy, Our double crochet is your single crochet. I use UK terms in my patterns. I hope this helps.

[@lucymcrae162]

@@ElsieGrays Thanks Elsie, I thought that's what it would be but wasn't sure, I haven't done a ton of crocheting, just enough to get by. In rewatching, I see that you did explain that at the beginning of the crocheting part.

[@bettyfield99]

Thankyou so much for showing this different dimension to my quilts now.

[@jerir6212]

Thank you for the well done tutorial. I am a subscriber as of now. Beautiful work

[@mariaclough4348]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I can't wait to try this. You showed a hexi quilt that really inspired me. I'm currently working on a hand stitched hexi quilt which I want to do try this on. Very pretty.

[@catherinenasillo6012]

Brilliant idea. Brilliant video - you explained it so well. Thank you 🙏

[@karenmunjak6547]

I love this! I am a new quilter but have been crocheting since I was a teenager. I am already planning to so this.

[@yvettejiggetts6593]

You quilts are beautiful. I’m an advance crocheter and I just began quilting last year this gives me a way to combine two fiber arts I love in one piece. I have use the blanket stitch to add crochet to woven fabric but the back stitch give a more elegant transition. I love it! Wonderful video

[@treyshields7848]

I have never seen this, it is so beautiful. Thank you for this demonstration. I can’t wait to try it myself

[@karentoynton8948]

That’s something very different, I like it.

[@suekimishis4201]

This is lovely. Thank you for sharing. I will definitely try this ❤

[@linashigapovaw9043]

Красота, прелесть.Здоровья и счастья, удачи.❤❤❤.

[@prank654]

Wow, never seen this before and I am so impressed. Thank you for sharing.

[@MelSchmidt7]

I have never, ever seen anyone do this, and I absolutely love it! I know exactly which one of my quilts to try this on!

[@lisahare4363]

I have done something like this before, but the method you showed us, is so much nicer and easier to do! I'm a long time crocheter, and a new quilter so being able to use both is wonderful! 🥰

[@juliestancato]

I love this so much! Thanks so much for sharing it!! I'm looking forward to more videos from you!

[@sandycervenak9906]

The crocheted edging is so beautiful! My first love is crocheting and then quilting 🥰

[@michellenichols5822]

Wonderful video on how to add crocheted edge with binding on quilt..😊

[@kathyallen8323]

Beautiful! I love this technique. How do you do the corners on the second row? Do you crochet into the chain 2 and then crochet 2 again?

[@ElsieGrays]

Hi Kathy, Yes I do that is correct.

[@kathyallen8323]

Thank you!

[@elisabethjohannes7391]

Like many other commentators I have never seen this before but love it.

[@rebeccaenlow7395]

What a wonderful idea! I never thought of this, thank you

[@gailgaddy5340]

Beautiful 😊 those are awesome quick 😊

[@bonniepaulavage506]

Just love that crochet on your quilts ❤❤❤

[@lindamcdermott3102]

Can’t wait to see what you will show us next time! Thank you so much!

[@alaskatundrakid]

First time to see a crocheting edge on a quilt, very pretty.

[@debbiedonegan7335]

Congratulations Jo on a beautiful '1st' Video. This is lovely. Thankyou for demonstrating the tips on How to do your gorgeous crochet edges when finishing our own quilts... All of your quilts and edges are so gorgeous... and I could listen to your voice forever! 😊 Thank you for sharing this info. ❤ 🙏 👏👏👏

[@ElsieGrays]

Thank you so much!

[@Snaphappy26]

Thank you. Can you do a more detailed video on attaching the binding. The sample you worked on looked like the binding overlapped to the other side but the second sample it didn’t show. Would love to see how you do it.. many thanks

[@ElsieGrays]

We will be doing a comprehensive tutorial on binding very soon.

[@ElsieGrays]

We will be doing a comprehensive tutorial on binding very soon.

[@Snaphappy26]

@@ElsieGrays awesome.. thank you x

[@donnahutchinson2464]

I am so excited to try this! Great video, thank you!

[@MaryNgaluola]

So awesome & thank you for sharing.

[@SnapDragon764]

I’m such a fan of Tilda as well and this is such a nice addition to the finish.

[@brendaclement6753]

OH Jo, I LOVE this! As a long time quilter and crocheter, can't wait to finish a quilt with this! Looking forward to more videos. Also, I just started Big Stitch quilting as shown on your lovely quilts. What a combo! Thanks for the video.

[@ElsieGrays]

Thank you so much Brenda!

[@PearlWilliams1]

Love this!! I am certainly going to give it a try.

[@janwebster3749]

I think it’s so so lovely can’t wait to have a go thank you.

[@Dianaprimartinez]

Beautiful. I live in PR and the tradicional blankies for babies are made with crochet borders. Done in a huge quilt is a wonderful idea. I will incorporate to my repertoire. Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@ElsieGrays]

Our pleasure and thank you for the comment😊

[@cyn4rest]

This is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your talent and ideas. I’m excited to see what comes next. Naturally, I have subscribed. Thanks again and hello from California, USA.

[@ElsieGrays]

Thank you so much!