Learn How to Make a Quilt - How to Hand Bind Your Quilt | Fat Quarter Shop

We’re putting the finishing touches on the Ultimate Beginner Quilt. Kimberly will show you how to trim up your quilt and attach binding. Learn techniques for putting together binding strips, squaring up your corners, and finishing the binding by hand for a beautiful finish.
Today we’re starting with our quilted quilt top and the 2.5” strips we made in this video • Learn How to Make a Qu... .
Timestamps:
Trim the quilt: 10:43
Stitch binding to the quilt 16:10
Turn the corner (Mitered corner): 17:20
Join the binding ends: 29:14
Iron the quilt top: 35:55
Finish binding by hand: 37:05
Turn the corner (Mitered corner): 45:30
For more videos on machine binding, check out our full Playlist of binding tutorials: • Everything Binding
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Sew the Quilt Top Together:
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▸Piece Your Backing Together: • Learn How to Make a Qu...
▸Basting and Batting: • Learn How to Make a Qu...
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[@vickichandler5872]

I just completed watching this series... I enjoyed watching Kimberly teaching her "tips and tricks". You have a very sweet countenance and a very good teacher by the way. Thank you for the series.

[@norinemiller6712]

Best teaching of ever.

[@diannepatterson265]

Kimberly this is the BEST hand binding tutorial I've ever seen. I saved it for reference. Thank you!

[@suzannejarvis3853]

Ditto!

[@Sewmena918]

Such an amazing video series. My quilt is now complete. Thank you!!

[@justinerogers1353]

Thank you so much. I really enjoyed watching how to make a quilt. A wonderful resource. Thank you, thank you.

[@BrendaH289]

I said today this was my least favorite part, the binding. Then you show me tips and tricks 🤩

[@lisegagne3716]

Great video Kimberly❤️ hugs from 🇨🇦

[@karenohman5849]

I’ve quilted for years but I learned a lot from this series. Thanks Kimberly 😍‼️

[@imclueless1]

No matter how many bindings I do i always come to this first.

[@cherylmathe3170]

Great tutorial. Your corners are perfect

[@ginnywhite-linn9565]

This 67 year old first time quilter ready to hand stitch . Thank you for these great tutorials . Wish you had a sequel planned!

[@cathytaylor1203]

This is a great binding tutorial, Kimberly. You did a wonderful job explaining the hand binding technique! Thank you and Lilly so much for taking the time to film this beginner series! It is appreciated!

[@TheSpoolSpot]

I can’t tell how many videos I’ve watched on this subject. This! Yours finally got thru my thick skull! Thank your for making it so clear and taking it step-by-step for us beginners!

[@CP80416]

Ive quilted for 5 years and learned so much from this video about prepping my quilts for binding. Thanks for the detail in this series and all the little tricks you shared by going slowly!

[@131dyana]

Thank you very for us how to make a quilt. You are very kind.

[@rosemarybiglow8174]

Kimberly I cannot thank you enough for this series. I have learned so much from this series. All of your tips, from ironing to cutting, etc. thank you again.

[@myrakohn3285]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@robinaruzza2128]

I love to hand bind my quilts too, however, now I know how to do proper corners and now my ending will be pretty....thank you so much....the up close camera work was invaluable. 😀

[@hehasrizenful]

Thank you so much Kimberly and the crew I am so appreciated of this series from beginning to end I have learned so much thank you cannot express how much it means.

[@paolacosimi8856]

Grazie!!! Bravissima a spiegare tutti i passaggi con calma e precisione!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@kelleythacker2214]

Kimberly, You are AMAZING! You are an amazing instructor of a craft you obviously love. Thank you for this series.

[@pattygardner231]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you!

[@ruthwilliams3834]

This beginner quilting tutorial was super fantastic. The printouts and videos were so detailed and so much information just what a newbie beginner needs. Thank you so much 🥰👍👏💗

[@chall4812]

This has been a wonderful series for anyone who is just starting quilting or has been at it for many years. I love the way you do the binding and I especially took note on the corners. Thank you so much, Kimberly. Love to watch how nimble your fingers are!! Hope there are more videos like this about quilts that you are doing. I so appreciate all the detail.

[@sadiejosiemom]

I agree! I love watching tutorials because not everyone does things the same way and there's almost always something new to learn!

[@marionbartley214]

Great hand sticthing and tips thank you.

[@dis9168]

Love the video snd the colors. You and Pat Sloan have the same fabric(strawberries) on you ironing cover! I am going to change mine to something beachy! Have a great day Kimberly!!

[@sgood3828]

Thank you, Kimberly. This is a great tutorial on trimming and binding a quilt. So informational, very clear, lots of instruction, not just chatter! Please make more tutorials. You are a great teacher. I was able to finish my quilt with confidence. It’s only my second one.

[@angiedanilovich2661]

Kimberly, you make everything look so easy. This series really helped me, being new to quilting. Thank you.

[@denisepineda1788]

Awesome job! I learned some new tricks to try when I do my binding. Thanks for the new tips and tricks you shared. I learned so much during this series. I really appreciate that you and your staff took the time to do this series. I will refer back to it in the future I am sure.

[@karenross3457]

Outstanding. Camera angle was excellent. I could see every step.

[@ellischaefer6949]

Thank you for this wonderful series - perfect for the pandemic. I especially enjoyed when you would show many minutes of cutting, ironing & hand stitching the binding. It really showed the rhythm & relaxation of that step. I plan to get some fabric that excites me & give it a go!

[@sveinotte1]

This is an absolutely fabulous video on binding a quilt. Kimberly covers each step in a very understandable way. This has become my "go to" video for binding. Thanks so much!!

[@deelankford1180]

Sister!!!!!!!!! thank you!

[@kimjohnsen6076]

I just finished watching all the series, I feel more confident on doing quilts now, the only video that I didn't quit understand was for making the backing, will have to watch again the video.. Thanks to Kimberly for being a great teacher threw out these videos

[@terryblair966]

Thank you, this was a good tutorial.

[@toniaedmondson9645]

Thank you for this video! I learned a lot! I am going to try some of your methods on my next binding.

[@BlackOak57]

Excellent video series Kimberly. I've been quilting for years, but I have learned so many techniques from you to make my quilting more exact. From ironing, to how to pin, to binding with perfect corners. Thank you so much. Of all my KZbin subscriptions (over 60), yours is at the top of my list!

[@carolwoodard2733]

Thank you so very much for this video! I’ve sewn my entire life and just started loving quilt creating. Your explanations and hints were spot on. I must say I had a “duh” moment when I sewed my miters the opposite way. My mother’s motto was “a good seamstress always rips” at this point I’m closing in on great!!!

[@paml2642]

I sure picked up some binding tips from this lesson! Thank you so much - I hate to see it end.

[@zeldahopper]

So precise!

[@suzieq8379]

I as a beginner love that you didn't stop the video I loved you went thur the whole process.. I learned more about the binding corners I'm glad you stopped and corrected your mistakes that made me know what to do.. Again the video was awesome.. thanks I liked and subscribed!!

[@marionbartley214]

I loved all the close up's and explanations on all the details needed. Thank you

[@2425Megan]

Thank you Kimberley..this was really really helpful...the first time I’ve been happy with my binding...ever!

[@judy363905]

Great idea to follow the stitched line of thread…had never heard that before. Been quilting since the 1990’s. 😊

[@sharonshergold2372]

Fantastic series, so much info especially for us beginners. Thanks to everyone at the FQS and Gina for their time , it seems even experienced quilters are picking up hints.

[@kyndleboyd2189]

I can’t thank you enough for this! I’ve never had such a great looking binding! This tutorial was invaluable to me.

[@doragibson59]

Thank you so much for doing this 💕

[@sharonshergold2372]

YOU have just gotten me through my first almost completed quilt project...Kudos to you and Gina for doing such a great series. All that is left is for me to bind my quilt and sit back and admire .

[@soheiraref614]

Amazing videos. Thank you so much. Couldn’t have finished my quilt without your guidance and instructions.

[@lisagilbert8472]

I loved this series!! Thank you even though Ii have been quilting for a couple of years I learned a lot of new techniques. I have been leery of free motion quilting but I needd to just take the plunge and do it! It may not be perfect in my eyes but the person I will be gifting the quilt too will not care!! Thank you again!! ❤❤

[@ma555680]

Kimberly I have watched this video for the binding and I have learned so much in one hour, it’s amazing. Thank you

[@pammixon4952]

Awesome binding tutorial!! The filming was fantastic!! I could see everything up close that you were doing. Thanks for doing this!!

[@tessathomas8389]

This was an amazing tutorial Kimberly you always put a smile on my face after I watch your tutorial I couldn't ask for a better teacher.

[@hannamansfield2894]

Always learning something. Thank you Kimberly.

[@carolmorgano7158]

What another great tutorial on binding I was a bit hesitant to do binding but your tutorial has changed my mind 😊❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌸

[@beladobaile]

I love your videos so much. This beguinners series is the best of the best. Thank you all so much!

[@amandastratton8242]

I have just found your video tutorials Kimberly and have binge watched them all !!! some very interesting tips for me as I am about to cut a backing for my quilt so now I know how to do it . It was interesting to see you hand bind as my mother taught me this method and you are the only person i have seen to make a knot like she did. Thank you for sharing all you tips with us and for the beginner series x

[@periwinklestitcher]

What an excellent tutorial Kimberly - this is the best I found on KZbin - it worked 100% and I am thrilled with the results on My Happy Place binding :)

[@donnawinkler9328]

Thank you Kimberley great job .....💕

[@PennyinVA]

Wonderful video- you did a great job showing how to trim up the quilt after hetting it longarmed. The details and the viedo footage were perfect and I love how you showed the entire process. Thank you:)💞

[@Maria-fh4oh]

Thank you so much. I have learne alot.

[@virginiafeeley3671]

The corner square up was so helpful! Thanks

[@marywise2014]

Awesome tutorial on completing the beginning front binding on the corners (pivoting 1/4 of an inch from the edge at the corner to sewing to off the edge to the corner, rather than cutting the thread at a 1/4 of an inch from the edge). Makes it more neater for when you fold over to the back. Thank you Kimberly!

[@lisegagne3716]

Ok wow! This method is easier for me. I know exactly where to hand sew instead of measuring. That did make it relaxing! I had to rip out the joining seam 5 times but I got it! This is my favourite method! Thank you FQS and Kimberly! The binding lays SO flat! I will try this method and machine the last side as a test too.❤

[@suepeterson5675]

I'm going to try your tip on closnig the binding together. I've always struggled with that. I hand stitch the back binding also , I think it does look so much nicer and more finished. Thank you sharing ALL of this wonderful info. Enjoyed very much. 👍👍😊

[@kaylashaye21]

This vid was sooo helpful! Thanks for taking the time to go all the way thru it. That helps so much!

[@lindadavis8082]

Glad to see you use my method of squaring up your quilt! Lol! I discovered this a few years ago for the same reason; it fills up the binding!😃

[@spiveytina]

Thank you! You just taught me the knot my grandmother used but I was too young to learn it! Thank you!

[@sumar207]

Wow, great visuals and your hand stitching is exquisite! No wonder you find it so satisfying to do it by hand! Thank you for making this detailed video. I have been watching your videos, buying supplies and fabric, now it’s time for me to actually make something.

[@LaurieMcFaddennonprofitlaw]

Kimberly - this is such a great series. I have learned SO much. I can't thank you enough. You are a terrific teacher!

[@patttakeuchi3959]

Thank you so much for this wonderful series. I just started quilting and have gained so much knowledge from your videos. How kind, generous and smart you were to do this. I look forward to buying many quilting supplies from you.

[@sharonshergold2372]

I go back to this tutorial whenever I have to bind a quilt.. it’s my security blanket in quilting lol

[@tdeful3342]

I've watched so many videos of handstitching. So far, I really like your way of handstitching the best. I will try it when I continue handstitching the back of my first quilt 👍😊 thanks for the tutorial ! 🤗

[@lanastewart7310]

I enjoyed watching each of the beginner quilting videos! Thank you ! ❤️

[@malusantos1551]

Thank you very much. 💐

[@theresaschimelpfening4645]

Great tutorial, Kimberly! Thank you…sew many helpful tips! ❤️🪡🧵

[@carollatham926]

You did an amazing job showing how to put the binding on. I learned some helpful tips to help me do a better job with my binding.

[@kathleenhamel8512]

Thank yo! Good Job explaining.

[@karenmcclung5046]

This was a great tutorial for binding! Kimberly, you explain every step so clearly. Great job!!

[@vickiecureton3610]

Thank you 😅

[@ladyd54]

The whole series has been very informative and a great beginning class, plus also a great refer back to for tips and techniques. I know most people either send their quilts out or machine quilt, but it would be great to have a class on hand quilting plus a class for needle turn appliqué.

[@karenwoolery2102]

I have really enjoyed this series. Great job ladies. Thank you so much ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@GinaTellThreadGraffiti]

Great tutorial Ladies! This sew along has been so much fun, I really enjoyed being part of it!

[@terrilane2140]

I appreciate this video so much! I am most intimidated by binding!

[@MarciaBaker1205]

I was taught to hand bind like you do years ago! Thanks for refreshing my mind & your helpful tips!

[@catherinecearns9002]

Thank you for this - I have enjoyed refreshing and learning new skills

[@moniquemartel1]

Merci beaucoup 🤩

[@ketchupwitheverythin]

Very clear instructions, thank you so much xx

[@moniquerobinson7691]

Such a wonderful video and series. It is so appreciated. Thanks so much for sharing your talents!

[@Renee-iz3ku]

I thought that I was the only one who would stitch over my previously stitched lines when joining my ends.....I always felt like I was taking some kind of cheap shortcut by doing that.....so glad I’m not the only one 🤣🤣🤣

[@karenkrause4384]

What a great tutorial series. Learned so much!

[@bgturman]

Thanks so much for this! Binding is my favorite thing to do, but have always struggled keeping it even and I don’t like baggy binding. I use 2 1/4 in binding, so I trimmed my quilt with 1/8 inch batting overage. It works perfect and my binding is more even now! Thanks so much again for all you do!

[@angelastoutenger7944]

Thank you for another great video Kimberly. I have never pressed my binding after it's sewed on but I can see the difference it makes. I'm proud of myself that I'm doing so many things correctly but there is always room to learn. Thanks for all the tips. I do sew my binding on by machine so I will have to check out that video.

[@petmomful2260]

These are excellent tips! I am trying to take my quilting up a level, and these tips will definitely help! Thank you!

[@chaklet1ct]

Great tutorial!!! I have always been afraid of binding...now I will try Thank you

[@henny5272]

Gracias fue de gran ayuda. Buena base para terminación de los trabajos-

[@rosalindhb]

I always mess up my join at the end. I finally had to break down and get a binding ruler. 😂 Thanks for the series.

[@nancypollard4531]

I use my simple folded corner ruler to cut the ends of my strips before sewing. One I've sewn them together I'm all ready to press.

[@patpalmer1337]

Very fine series. Thank you. Learned some things I never thought to do. Also just learned some things with binding I never thought to do. I used to leave that quarter inch of batt, then stopped doing it, not sure why.....I think I'll start again....

[@creacionesAnirous]

wow, Im ready to make my binding now...thanks for sharing...