How to hand bind a quilt, hand binding a quilt- Nona Quilt Along Week 9

[@suepeterson5675]

Who says “an old fox can’t learn new things “ is wrong. Your tips are easier than what I was doing , I’m doing it your way. Thank you so much. 👍👍😊

[@jessica_dayon]

That's wonderful!!

[@grandmausa1]

I just made my first perfect corner. I went on to make perfect corners on all & they are beautiful. Thanks for your hand binding video Jessica

[@scottiehugghis2383]

I watched your sew along and find your techniques interesting. I would love to hear more about your back story of how you came to quilt. Your instructions are on point and I have been quilting for a decade now. Good to see the craft is moving on to another generation. Stay at it. People will find you and watch. Blessings

[@theresamitchel7056]

First time I've been brave enough to try hand stitching the binding 🤞 thanks for the great tutorial.

[@jeanfeeley2802]

Thanks for a great set of videos in the quilt-a-long!

[@barbarapassarell3276]

Thank you so much! Just the tutorial I needed!

[@winwinmyfriend4727]

That's a gorgeous looking quilt ❤.

[@bethmiller7861]

Even though I learned to quilt many years ago I still enjoy watching your tutorials to see if I can pick up new ways to do things! I really like how you do things simple, like no pins! I would like to see your take on a log cabin quilt using jelly rolls and quilt as you go style. Thank you for all your great tutorials 🪡🧵💜

[@jessica_dayon]

You are so welcome! I am so glad you enjoy watching them!

[@jessmckenzie5536]

You are amazing. Thank you for sharing your technique.

[@lynnlegault9297]

WOW you bind fast. I love the look of hand binding

[@lmorgan1028]

I’m going to try hand binding now. 😊 Been to afraid up until now.

[@jessica_dayon]

You can do it!

[@adonicamae]

Thank you, Jessica! You have taught me so much.

[@martibarnes4308]

Wonderful tutorial! Thank you! I’m a newbie and would love to see cutting tutorials.

[@jessica_dayon]

Wonderful! I'll add that to my list!

[@DawnB-z06nav]

Love your videos, I have learned so much. Wanted to share a tip with you about starting your thread when you hand bind. Instead of making a knot in the two ends, thread the cut ends of the thread into the needle - then you have a loop of thread with no knot in it to put your needle through to secure it. (Loop start) Thought you might be interested in this technique.

[@Loridye3605]

Great tutorial on binding! Let’s jump in to another quilt! Can’t wait Jessica!❤

[@jessica_dayon]

Thank you!! I'm glad you are here following along!

[@roxannedoelling8259]

Love your tutorial! Thanks for the tips.

[@jessica_dayon]

You're welcome!

[@loisellwood4407]

Excellent advice

[@jessica_dayon]

Thank you!

[@teri2941]

Beautiful binding. I'm about to do my first today. Thank you for a great tutorial.

[@lynnlegault9297]

So you go throught the binding, I was just catching the binding but not going through it more time consuming, I'll give your way a try.

[@septemberbaby0903]

Totally agree with you on the Connecting Thread issue .. I too, have a small arsenal and my machine does not like it (Janome m7) but I can use it in my bobbins, so that’s where I’ve been using it.

[@jessica_dayon]

It's too bad. I used to really like it for binding!

[@lmorgan1028]

Great video! Thank you!

[@jessica_dayon]

Thanks!

[@bethguernsey8241]

Great info! Thanks for sharing! I would like to know more about the wall hanging behind you :)

[@jessica_dayon]

That was a project I made for a book tour once. The book was called Make it Mini by Beverly McCullough.

[@debbietrapp7757]

Hi Jessica, love watching your video’s. I struggle with connecting binding at the beginning/ending. I guess the more practice makes perfect. How did you learn to do it? Your quilts are beautiful and your explanation’s wonderful.

[@jessica_dayon]

You are correct- the more you practice, the easier it gets. I learned from a Missouri Star video a while back and then, witch practice, it became easier and easier. It was tricky at first though!

[@pbar8439]

I agree with your assessment of Connecting Threads thread quality. I will not make another purchase.

[@jessica_dayon]

It's unfortunate! I use to love them for binding.

[@karenpayton9875]

What size needle do you use? Thanks for sharing , i'm wanting to try hand binding on my current quilt project.

[@jessica_dayon]

I use a size 10 milliner generally. I don't think it's really important to use a certain size or type. I think you need to use what feels comfortable in your hands.

[@karenpayton9875]

Thank u so much for that advice. I focus to much on the supplies and not the techie.

[@mrbnana1959]

Have you ever made a sunflower quilt would like to see that

[@jessica_dayon]

I have! I've made two different ones. The one I gave away- I'll see if I can track down a photo. The other I have here as a top but I still need to quilt it. I'll make a note to share about it.

[@francespiquemal8813]

I have so enjoyed this quilt along. I would love to see how you manage your scraps and what do you do with them. Do you sort your fabrics and scraps in a particular way? Is it by colour, by cut? Thank you Jessica.

[@jessica_dayon]

Thank you! I don't do much in the way of scrap sorting. Eventually I'll need to! I have bins sorted by color but those are full so currently I have a big basket that I throw all my scraps into. I'll need to make a bunch of scrap quilts to use them up!