How to Join the Ends of Binding

[@gracebarnes-filo6895]

Here I am one year later and I'm viewing how to connect the quilt binding tails. Don't ever delete this tutorial as I rely on it with every quilt I finish!

[@seeddreamer]

I am so grateful for this video! Every time I join the binding, I need to watch this again!! It is so easy to follow but I forget each time I am finishing a new quilt. Thank you, thank you thank you!

[@angie2mae]

This is the absolute very best tutorial I have ever seen for joining the binding. You are a lifesaver!!!!

[@susanstoll6308]

I watch this everytime I do a quilt. It is the easiest and still have to watch it every time. I love it.

[@reginagraves9767]

Me, too! Every time!

[@tommiberning8136]

I watch it every time too!

[@janislong279]

The fact that we have to look up the process every time implies that the process is not intuitive. I am not surprised at all that we quilters have trouble with this. Great video and great explanation. 😊

[@kathywalsh9312]

EVERY SINGLE TIME!!! Lol

[@dianeharrish2336]

Damn, me as well!

[@KarenWoollums]

This is the first video about finishing binding that actual worked and made sense. I’m a newbie sewer and I am so grateful for the info 😀

[@blancheboraas7440]

What a clear and precious explanation! I use every time I need help with a binding of this kind! Thank You

[@MyLifeWithNarcolepsy]

Hands down the absolute best binding tutorial I’ve found on KZbin. And it keeps your seams at a diagonal in the least confusing way. Thank you so much!!

[@stuartwilliams9346]

I wish I could give this a ‘love ‘ instead of a like. I’ve struggled with this concept for ages and this method clicked. Thank you.

[@marthakearns4342]

I have quilted for 50 years and your how-to-make it work without twisting it it the best tip I have ever learned. You go girl!!!

[@LeahColihan]

This is the best example of how to finish binding. I have to look it up every time and this is the clearest and easiest. Bonnie uses a binding that is printed and this helps because you can tell clearly what "right sides together" looks like! Thank you, Bonnie and AQS!

[@kerrinnishimura5723]

That width of the binding scrap trick is BRILLIANT! And then folding the 45 degree angle...oh my gosh it was like angels from heaven singing! Thank you for posting this because of all the videos and all the tutorials I've gone through this is the one. This is the one that made it make sense.

[@morganl2633]

Oh my gosh, thank you! I had sewn, pinned and ripped out bindings so many times but this finally clicked. This video is a lifesaver!

[@carlaboerman9902]

Bonnie your way of showing and speaking is so perfect that I no longer fear joining my ends. I've watched it multiple times and finally I can repeat in my head all the steps. THANK YOU

[@anotherquiltingbeeks1143]

Best and easiest to understand connecting quilt binding tutorial!!! Great teacher!!

[@marybond9321]

Clearest, simplest tutorial I've seen for joining binding ends! Thank you!

[@m0ulart]

You have explained this method so simply that it does scare me too much when I finish off my binding. Thank you so much ❤❤❤

[@pattibeam3581]

I know this is an older post and you may not see this but I just want to say this is so great. I have struggled with joining binding forever, trying to follow other complicated (or at least to me) ways to join them. This is a game changer!!! SO SO SIMPLE! Love it. Thank you so much for posting this.

[@kathierossback7340]

Thank you so much. I have been struggling with binding and now it is perfect every time.

[@teresaenglish1960]

I’ve watched tutorials on this many times & this is the first one that really explains well. Thanks

[@donnastjules8157]

Thank you so much! I was almost in tears. I had sewn and unsewn a half dozen times. I was about to give up when I watched your video. First time and I did it. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

[@janicestuff1089]

Thanks for your clear and lucid video and instructions for joining binding. It "clicked" and worked for me.

[@cindyhappel7376]

This is the best binding finishing video I’ve ever watched!!! Awesome! And thank you for sharing!!! I do have to admit, I go back each time I get ready to bind a quilt and watch it again!!

[@djlane5213]

Me. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.

[@shawnafuller1029]

I echo the comments of those who watch this video every time I bind a quilt!!! Thank you so much😊

[@gretchencaldwell]

This is the BEST binding video. I’ve never been successful with other methods and have always had to use a straight binding instead. I’ll be watching this video each time I need to finish my quilt binding. Thank you!

[@christifranks1116]

This is my FAVORITE method for binding. Thank you for your excellent instruction!

[@karenmcclellan3802]

I've tried various ways to finish a binding, and this is the only one that does not make me want to rip my hair out. Thank you!

[@elizabethwebb9732]

I have tried joining binding so many times before and had to redo it and after watching this video I got it the first time! Thanks!

[@cchatolate5562]

Ladies I am finishing my first quilt project and your instructions saved me from a lot of confusion. This method is great! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@jlmahr0110]

Holy cow this is THE BEST tutorial on how to join binding I have seen. I could not do it properly until I watched this! ❤

[@jea4205]

I've watched many videos but this one is the best! After years of quilting I finally get it... thanks so much :)

[@quilterarrenia1594]

Coming back to say thank you for this; I know it's been 5 years but this just saved my sanity again!

[@KarenMinnear-p5l]

I come back here over and over. The only tutorial Iave found on binding a quilt that keeps it simple and it works every time. Thank you a million times.

[@emilyfryer9172]

Finally found "The Trick!" that makes sense to me. Watched so many binding videos and the joining of the ends always stumps me. I did it right on the first attempt for the first time ever! THANK YOU!!

[@GrandmaMeesh]

Me too! I literally screamed with joy when it just boom worked! Thank you thank you thank you!

[@marijones6137]

@@GrandmaMeesh lol, I screamed with joy too!

[@GrandmaMeesh]

@@marijones6137 YAY for joy! 😂

[@vickioneill1766]

UO

[@margueriteshier9394]

@@GrandmaMeesh wonderful hope to re ember thanks

[@taurigal]

This is absolute magic! No more fancy tools that you can't find, no twisting and cursing, no problems. And it works. Every. Time. Love it! Thank you for sharing this video!

[@brendad3713]

I have this down pat, but watch the video for every binding. Love Bonnie’s voice and teaching style, watching the video is the finishing part of each of my quilts. 😊

[@kathleencoleman470]

Thank you so much for sharing. I have struggled with attaching binding ends for 40 years. Perfect ending.

[@barbaraitaliano404]

I found this tutorial just this morning, and have shared this method 7 times, with about 200 women during a quilting demo at my favorite quilt shop...and now it's the favorite method we've ever seen! I can't believe that anyone would use any other method! This is so simple and makes so much sense!! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!

[@chelseaderouchey9152]

I also watch this every time I finish a quilt. genius trick. Thank you so much!

[@danameredith4662]

Oh my gosh!! I watched this video twice and then tried it on a table runner I am working on. Worked the first try!! First time ever in 40 some years I haven't had to fight to finish the binding. Thank you for sharing,

[@megtiller4754]

I watch this video every time I am trying to put on binding. Thankyou for making this video.

[@gracebarnes-filo6895]

This is absolutely the BEST quilt binding tutorial on You Tube. I always refer to this tutorial to join the binding ends. Bravo!!

[@karenhall9039]

I understood the basics of finishing the binding, but every single time, when it came time to put the two ends together to sew them, I'd get it twisted. Sometimes multiple times before I could get it right. Also frequently sewed it on the 'wrong' diagonal. This is the first video I've seen that explains so clearly how to *easily* avoid both mistakes. Thank you so much for this. Saved my sanity!

[@Carylanne927]

better late than never I always say. I've been doing binding for craft projects for 35+ years. Last night I couldn't get my binding to come out right, even tho I just finished 8 placemats last weekend. Here you are 4 years old and showing me a folded 45 degree angle I'd never seen. Thanks for that.

[@janw7157]

I love that you pin it and check to make sure it fits and isn't twisted. Takes the fear out of it for me. Am keeping this video, thank you for making it.

[@kellyrobinson5122]

Every time I join the bindings I have to watch a video on how to join them correctly! Finally a method I can remember!

[@sharyndj7404]

This is the absolute BEST video on this technique…and I have watched a lot them. Thank you for this! It is on my favorites list!!!

[@Sandi-c4b]

I have used this method many times & it is the BEST & easiest I have found!!

[@lesliemccourt4709]

I've bought tools and looked at other videos. This is by far the best explanation and video I've seen. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@marievita7526]

Just a wonderful tutorial demonstration for the much-dreading binding!!!! Thank you.

[@lindaaston1298]

This is a miracle. I hate doing the bindings. This came out perfect. You have explained this better than a bizillion other demos I’ve watched. Thank you soooooo much.

[@joyallison7450]

I agree 💯! I'm a relatively new quilter, and this helps sooooo much! The binding is my least favorite part of the process, but this makes it easy. 😊

[@Mdefriel]

Brilliant! The very best explanation I have ever had on the proper finishing. So we'll explained and demonstrated!

[@sheelaghgillespie6333]

Where have you been throughout my quilting journey, this is amazing, thank you so much for sharing xx huge hugs and much love xx

[@nanette7fl]

I know this is an old post, by 4 yrs, but THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! I'm binding baby items (diaper pants & bassinet sheets) and this video has saved my sanity!! I was really struggling with closing up the binding and yes my previous method was ok but now they look perfect. Just like the joining 'belongs' there!! (It's been over 30 years since I did any thing baby, as I'm a grandma now lol) But I made myself a couple of sticky notes and attached them to the pattern directions :)

[@gailpells8033]

I could KISS you ladies!!!!! Except for the camera not following your move when you lifted up the "A," this was so perfect and easy to understand. I had to watch it a couple times, but my binding is perfect thanks to you!!! The hardest thing on the whole table runner!!!!!!!

[@Oontaka]

Best tutorial for joining ends of binding. I have it in my favorites and watch it each time before finishing my binding! THANK YOU!!!!!

[@JanetWood-jh1vk]

You rock! Know you have saved the quilting community many many panic attacks with your instructions

[@denisegussler7067]

I have been trying to do this and learn it for so long, with your method I got it on the first try. Thank you.

[@1SentPenny]

I’m always the last person to the party! I am a beginning binder and this video is THE BEST demonstration / explanation of how to do it! Thank you!

[@SharonCraig-q3h]

Thank you!!!! Just put on my first binding on my first QAYG quilt! I have saved this for future reference. Again, many thanks for a clear and easy to follow tutorial!

[@jackiegrattan7435]

I always have to stop and look up how to finish so I thank you for sharing your skill and memory trick. This will save lots of fretting for me.

[@cgerber246]

This method is the one I plan to use from now on!!! Thank you, Bonnie!!

[@sharonthomas4992]

I also watch this every time I get to the binding ! It’s the best yet !

[@Bonnie-c4v]

Thank you! Thank you! I just spent an how sewing this last placemat ends together--the wrong way each time and ripping out--about 6 tries. Then I found your tutorial and it is sooooo simple!!!! Thank you

[@aliceormsbee6736]

I am so grateful! Like many people, I really struggled and always had to rip out, because for the life of me I could not get those little ends straight! But this...this is IT! I knew there had to be a trick, and thank the heavens someone smart shared it! Thank you VERY much. I will send a little prayer of gratitude and happiness to you every time I join the binding ends.

[@scrappygirl100]

This is the best explanation I have seen. Saved this for future reference! Thank you Bonnie!!!!

[@robinhigh4188]

I am a newer quilter, I've made and bound several quilts and I just found this video and it came out perfect the very first time!! Thank you so much! You explained it so well and it was very easy to follow! Have a very blessed day

[@francesjackson2511]

I just found this tutorial and I'm amazed, I've been sewing for many years (I'm 92) and this is the first technique I've found for joining binding strips that makes sense and actually works, besides being a beautiful presentation, very simple and easy to understand. Well done! I'm so very grateful for this. It's a life-saver for anyone who applies bindings on any kind of project. Thank you!!

[@tammycooper5021]

This video explains about the width of your binding. Other videos don't make it clear that the width of your binding is when it is folded completely out. I had 2 inch satin binding and cut it 2 inches likes other videos say to. This video shows that my 2 inch should be 4 inch allowance. Because when you fold it flat it is 4 inches not 2 inches! Thank you thank you for clearing it up. I already screwed up my blanket and am so frustrated. Got this video tagged as a favorite. Thanks again for clarity.

[@rebeccajackson6798]

Clearest tutorial ever. I have wasted so much time trying to work out how to join binding ends, always hit and mis.Thank you so much this tutorial has helped me immensly.

[@latanyaclark7205]

❤❤❤ OMG!!! I wish I had found your post a couple of weeks ago, I have looked almost every night for a post that explains and shows how to simply bind both ends, simple and quick…your post I will keep in my saved posts! Thank you so much, I am forever grateful and thankful you posted this!!! ❤❤❤

[@somebodyelse138]

I know I'm a bit late to the party, but thank you so much for this tutorial. I'm a fairly new sewer and only do binding once in a blue moon, but I've watched a different tutorial every time I've needed to join a binding and this is the first time I've ever joined my binding correctly, first time. I've got you bookmarked for future reference.

[@catherineebden-gg5bb]

Thank you SO Much - sat for Ages to end my quilt and You just showed me how easy it was to finish!!! Thank you

[@paularachelcollins]

Such a brilliant tutorial! Short, to the point, and really really helpful!

[@angelarowson6328]

You saved my life !!!! I was about to throw the whole binding thing in the rubbish …. Alleluia … I’ve got it sorted …. Thank you from New Zealand !!!!!! 🇳🇿❤️❤️❤️💐❤️❤️❤️

[@loribradford3459]

Every time I need to join ends I watch this tutorial! I've tried watching other ones, but always ended up with it twisted. You can only unpick so many times before the fabric has lost its shape! Thank you for making it simple! Seriously, I watch this EVERY time!

[@sueschnack1264]

Wow! You made the joining of the binding sooooo easy - wonderful clear direction!

[@jpbijaczyk]

Oh my goodness gracious. This is the best way to remember how to join those ends! Finally I will always remember how to do it. Best directions I have ever heard and easiest too. So glad I found this gem! ❤😊

[@cherylcraig6910]

Wow!! The first video I have watched and was successful on the first try. This will be my go to on finishing my binding! Thank you for providing this easy to follow video.

[@roselynnwoodward7354]

This is easiest, simplest and best way of doing the binding ends. Love it!

[@suegallivan735]

Thank you for this post. I just made three table runners and used this for the binding. It saved me so much time. I was taught the kiss and turn method, but this is so much easier.

[@carlaboerman9902]

Two words: THANK YOU. I have so much trouble with this last step. Your process worked perfectly.

[@kimstutzman7125]

I followed your directions on my last quilt. The joining ends came out PERFECTLY. Best binding I've done in 14 years. LOL yes, every time I bind, I need to 're learn' how to do it. Thank you for this tutorial.

[@annettehillison5255]

This is the first video I have watched that completely shows how to do it without ripping it out a millions times. ❤️❤️

[@jhaddad59]

I just want to thank you! I use this method. Every time I bind a quilt, but until I watched your video, it always took me a couple of tries to get the sewing line in the right place. I would invariably either sew it wrong direction, or I would twist the ends. The key to me was the finger fold… so easy. Got it the first time.

[@NoraRevis]

that is the easiest way I have ever learned this technique. Love the tip "it needs to look like an A" Perfect!!! Can't thank you enough!

[@50marmalade]

This worked like a dream, i may need to put it on every time i bind a quilt but it's worth it for the finish you get from this method. thanks so much Bonnie.

[@bettymaerobinsonwilliams828]

I spent hours watching joining videos before I found yours. Using your video, joining the ends was the only part of the quilt I did not have to unsew and resew, often more than once. Thank you!

[@patty1190]

Thank you for this excellent tip...I saved it in my library because that's how often I refer to it. Thank you, thank you!

[@lindafielding9911]

This video may be from 6 years ago, but it is the best video out there to join the ends of your binding. I refer to this video every time. Thank you so much!!!😎🧵🍁

[@cherylpaul8204]

Thank you for this tip. You make it easy to do with NO extra fancy expensive tools.

[@jaclynn3408]

This is my go to video for every single binding I do. Thank you so much!

[@lisasorensen8981]

Thank you!!! This is very helpful. I confess that I look this video up for every quilt.

[@Karen-fd5em]

This is by far the most valued tutorial for me - thanks to your instructions I can easily and quickly finish my quilts!!! Thank You!!

[@christinecook6912]

This is the best demonstration for this technique I have found!! Thank You!

[@tinarowe2129]

Bonnie, at last a tip that explains perfectly so i can follow and get a result every time. The tip about folding back the edge is brilliant. Thank you so much xxx

[@JP-np6rp]

At last, simple, clear and I can actually see to follow. Thank you. Best binding video ever

[@papercents]

Oh my goodness, thank you, thank you, thank you! Your method makes sense to me -- followed it and just joined my binding ends on my quilt and it worked perfectly. I was so afraid that I would mess it up, that I've been using the pocket method - but no more -- putting this video in my saved folder right now! Thank you!

[@beverleyhewlett4958]

Brilliant! Was about to order a bias binding tool which cost around £10.00 so glad i didnt as no need after watching this!...thank you so much

[@janetmartin-tn5lx]

I pull this up every time I bind a quilt! Life saver! Thank you!

[@karenthatcher9737]

This was super helpful! What a great method. After watching several other videos that ended up being so awkward and difficult when trying to sew the ends together this was a dream. Thank you so much for your tip!!

[@karennixon360]

I have always struggled doing this last bit. This is just magic, I love this method. Thank you for sharing

[@GrammaRosesHomestead]

I do this so seldom, I always have to look it up. Thanks for putting this on KZbin for us who can't remember how from one time to the next!