Make a Self Binding Quilt with Jenny Doan of Missouri Star (Video Tutorial)

[@gmhalmeoni2085]

I had to watch this twice , thinking “surely the binding isn’t empty, how did she fill it” but alas, it’s empty. I can’t live with that, sorry. I will continue to leave a 3” strip of extra batting around the top and then fold the backing over the front by 3.25 inches, pin & stitch. You can still miter the corners. Love the idea of this though

[@marshachojnacki9182]

I wonder if you do the bind on the backing and then quilt afterwards, it would fill all the fabric?

[@jeniferkoyle6887]

​@@marshachojnacki9182 I have a longarm. I am going to try it.

[@venitabucceri8435]

A year later... I don't know if you guys and girls ever read these comments, but I need to tell you, Dear Jenny, you are a phenomenal teacher and a seamstress par excellence❣️❣️❣️ I am new to quilting and have watched nearly every one of your videos. You are amazing❣️❣️❣️

[@anitathompson3477]

I agree

[@GrandmaPatty49]

I’ve used this method to make blankets for some of my grandchildren to take to daycare for naps. I put a pocket on them embroidered with their name, big enough to put a favorite stuffed animal in.

[@rayandmarythomas4719]

Great idea the method and the pocket!

[@jesusreignsoveraustralia]

What an excellent idea. They are blessed to have a Grandmother like you.

[@kristacervantes9952]

Is there a technique for making it so binding has batting in it? I love this idea, but know that the empty binding would drive me crazy

[@laurawalton3174]

Did she ever reply?

[@whsitton]

I have seen one that did, I love it but can't find it again. I actually watched this one to see if it had batting and then saw your question. My issue is getting the batting smoothed back out once you turn it, that's what I'm trying to find a technique for....

[@dotjohnson4247]

You would have to play with the measurements for the backing fabric...but make your quilt top bigger - like add a 3" border...add your batting to the edge of the border. Then sew the backing to the front with a deep seam - like an inch seam - I think your box in the corner would be one inch to match your seam... Miter your corners. Turn. You would end up with a 2" border and a 1" binding that has batting. You would just need to do some figuring about how much bigger your backing fabric has to be - maybe only 1.5"?

[@dcwatashi]

@@dotjohnson4247 that’s what I am trying to figure out. Because I don’t have enough backing, so I’m going to sew extra fabric onto the back of my quilt, and somehow fold it over but I want the batting to be in that binding

[@cherylanon5791]

I'm not sure I would use this technique for a quilt since there is no batting in between the folded over layers of binding & backing, and there's no quilt stitches throughout the body of quilt. Perhaps it would be nice for a table runner or placemats. But those 5" borders would feel flimsy with no batting, and the backing with no quilting on it seems strange.

[@gwennie2111]

I want you all to know that if you use 2 flannel fabrics for the front and back, you can assemble the blanket--just as Jenny does here but without the quilting--and when it's all put together, quilt the two non-binding flannel layers together. I do it all the time for beautiful small baby quilts and have done twin-size as well. The flannel "sticks" together so nicely , there's no problem with shifting. I always press the two fabrics together---WHEN STILL INSIDE-OUT, BEFORE turning the blanket right-sides out. Turn right-sides out, smooth the two layers together with your hands. I always do the smoothing on my ironing board and iron as I smooth. And I always start smoothing and pressing on the EDGE OPPOSITE the edge with the opening. This works nicely for getting the opening nice and tucked in. I then "quilt" the blanket---not the binding--and finish with a pretty decorative stitch all the way around on the binding where the binding meets the blanket. The blankets look so "finished" with the quilting. (I call my finished goods "blankets," not "quilts" because some people are such sticklers insisting that "quilts" always have batting.) Besides looking really good, these two-layer blankets are light weight, which is nice: the flannel is so wrap-able around an infant or toddler. And, for bigger kids, the two layers of flannel makes a nice light weight blanket for Arizona summers.

[@kaybaertlein541]

Are all of your blankets square? Will it work with rectangular shapes?

[@leannemori9688]

@@kaybaertlein541 Jenny 's is re rectangular

[@kschallert3569]

I wish you would make a video tutorial showing what you've described.

[@beckywright5756]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@burgerminster3754]

0:03 I’m at a loss as to how the batting winds up in the binding, if all the edges are stitched evenly together. Guess I’m just going to have to try it and see. I have done this technique for table runners and no batting, and I love the look and ease of the project.

[@julietaperez4091]

Dear fellow quilters, I used polar fleece for the backing ( I know, I know) and Jenny, this binding was SPECTACULAR. A perfect fleece corner. * bows to Jenny *

[@brendafoley6995]

Love the wide binding! I have noticed them in satin on baby quilts. My brain went straight to no batting inside, thinking if I leave 2 1/2 inches of batting untrimmed from top. But still sew on 1/4 on the top... Then when turned, binding would be filled!. You always inspire me! Thank you!

[@jhwilliams6550]

To do this would you have the backing fabric on top matching the quilt top with the extra batting sticking out?

[@wandagutierrez5338]

That was my concern, empty binding, but that would fix it; good job!

[@marilynfeliciano1102]

I have done this with fleece as the backing. No need for batting and then I machine quilted 'in the ditch' with a fancy machine stitch. It turned out so neat! I like to see Jenny showing us this so it validates my choice! ;)

[@wayfarinstranger2444]

Great idea! So cozy for the colder months as well!!

[@rayneashamarsh2649]

Love your videos! Easy to follow, simple and straight to the point without all of the fluff!! THANK YOU!!!

[@kimramirez3725]

Years ago when You came out with the baby quilt version of this I gave it a try. As I was making it I was thinking, Hmmm I don't know but it worked out great and the quilt looked wonderful. One might think I had beginners luck but I made a few more since & they came out just as great so i promise this technique works and You end up with nice crisp mitered corners. ( I even made one out of Cuddle or Minky fabric & it turned out great too) I haven't made a bigger one this way yet but if the top and back were secured by tying or something Im sure it would work. Thank You for sharing the Pdf & another great tutorial :)

[@Deeloveshergoldies]

My minky one didn’t turn out so well.so gave it away as change mat. Lol

[@janantonelli9121]

I love the clean look of a self-bound quilt. This gave me an idea about duvet covers. There must be a way to make a quilted duvet cover. If you self-bind and leave one end open and finish it somehow then you can slip it over the cover and close it with buttons. What do you think?

[@hillarykbd]

I’ve done a few and yep, I piece the quilt, quilt it with a plain fabric/ sheet, so far I’ve not done batting with it. Haven’t tried this cool method to get the cool corners. Just gotta remember to hem the one side you leave not sewn.

[@bevneuenschwander1635]

Is there a problem that the backing is not quilted? Seems like a lot of loose fabric maybe I missed something?.

[@irmabigler3516]

That is what I was thinking

[@janglass3078]

Me too.... 🤷

[@isabelcharles4906]

How does this keep quilt together if not sandwich?

[@cathlyndeutsch9209]

I was thinking the very same thing.

[@greylady2690]

I believe she says at the beginning that it is quilted to the top.. The backing is then added . It's the way I put together my "you as you go

[@professorfarmgirl9662]

So there is no batting in the binding? That doesn't seem right.

[@palmtree2939]

I’ve seen a lot of blankets with this style binding. It’s different but it’s a thing.

[@lidabard2121]

I am thinking the same thing. After sewing and trimming the miters I would cut and fuse batting to the borders. Turn it right side out and do some decorative sewing on the borders.

[@professorfarmgirl9662]

@@lidabard2121 seems like even more work. I don't have a problem with the normal way of binding.

[@jjudy5869]

The other issue is this binding wears really fast because it is a single layer binding.

[@professorfarmgirl9662]

@@jjudy5869 I can't imagine it looks ok after washing. I just don't understand why this idea is attractive to anyone. What's wrong with binding?

[@jeanbray558]

I texted and talked to someone there well over a year ago and asked for this tutorial..thank you Still waiting on the chicken (duck) quilt tutorial

[@angieallen4884]

I used a similar (more like the one described by @Rosemary N) technique on my first quilt in 1978; probably because I hadn't a clue what I was doing and no one told me I couldn't! It was tied rather than quilted and lasted for years but finally was loved to the point it had to be retired.

[@michelleclover6619]

I have done this several times on quilts larger and table toppers. Also works great on jelly roll race quilts. Wonderful technique.

[@randysample6299]

See

[@seasons0123]

This tells me that it does work on rectangle quilts then. Neat!

[@laurielarrison963]

Thank you for this! I make quilt-as-you-go type quilts and have tried different methods. The method I am using on my current quilts has the backing put on last. I have been agonizing over how I will do it! This is just perfect! Thank you, thank you! I have sewn for 56 years but have only made a few quilts over the years and am now trying to do more. This helps a lot!

[@olgachanachowicz2861]

@Laurie Larrison: Hi, Laurie, Jenny hasn't answered my question re the size of the backing. Maybe you can help. She said that the backing needs to be 10" larger than the quilt. Well, 10" larger in length and 10" larger in width? Just saying 10" doesn't make sense. Anyway, I hope you don't mind, but she wasn't clear and she didn't reply to my question. Since you have been sewing for 56 years and have made a few quilts, maybe you can answer my question. I would really appreciate it. Thanks and have a good day. Greetings from Ontario, Canada.

[@susanmei9980]

@@olgachanachowicz2861 Yes. 10” larger in both directions, bc you’ll need the flange on all four sides. So that will be 5” larger on each side, but when the quilt is finished, it will be about 2 1/2” larger on each side bc that extra fabric must cover the back, as well as the front. Hope that makes sense.

[@olgachanachowicz2861]

Thank you!@@susanmei9980

[@krausefamily7931]

10 inches long AND 10 inches wider for the backing? It was not clear if a total of 10 inches in one direction or 5 on the top and 5 on the bottom or 10 on the top or 10 on the bottom.

[@allnighter10]

Did you ever get a response to your question? Is it 10 inches more on each side??? Or what?

[@lettyf1970]

Looks like 5”on all 4 sides to me

[@thecheshirecrafter4522]

Bravo. And this video appears unscripted- to think, speak, sew, cut, turn, measure while speaking to an audience is an art in itself. Great technique for quilting too. Thanks for sharing.

[@mybreault]

You could sew all the way around if you left an opening in the backing seam to use for turning the quilt rightside out.

[@sandracedar368]

I'm never disappointed! I love how Jenny can teach me so much! Jenny, you explain so clearly as well as demonstrate each step of the way. My brain hears your words, sees them put to life, & puts it all together so I get it! Thank you dear Jenny! Thank you so very much🤗🦩💝

[@GenVictoria]

Could one use this method to make a duvet? Would love to see a tutorial on making a quilted duvet cover.

[@juliemorrison4348]

My pet hate was duvets always moving down inside their covers. I unpicked the pieces, sandwiched the top with batting and a sheet, quilted as usual and resewed the duvet back on. Can be used as is for summer and put your duvet in for extra warmth for winter. They turned out great.👍🇦🇺

[@beverleybrowning3480]

I'm about to finish a duvet cover. For the backing I'm making it sandwich style - as you do for pillow covers, which should make it so much easier to put the duvet inside. I always make ties for the corners and the middles of the sides so the duvet doesn't move around. Often I'll use the "ties" that come with fabric bundles as they don't shred.

[@morganosborne9258]

Duvet was my thought as well. I'd like to try this and see if the loose backing.would bother me. If so, a bit of quick ditch quilting would fix the issue

[@traceyhonig4461]

Another great tutorial! I would use this one on the table toppers and wall hangings before I tried a quilt. Happy quilting! 🧵💜

[@lindarobinson1520]

For folks like myself who hand sees binding on and suffers with some arthritis in my hands, this is a blessing! Thanks Jenny!!

[@susanmei9980]

There can’t be any batting in the flange of binding right? So, I’m trying to figure out how to get the batting in there, too. 😂

[@lydiapostma6380]

I have done this. Trim your batting 2.5 inches wider all the way around the quilt top. Then stitch the backing to the top the same way Jenny does. This works, I have done this many times. You will have your batting go into the self binding this way.

[@bikrgran]

@@lydiapostma6380 Thanks! I was wondering about that.

[@LearningAllICan]

@@lydiapostma6380 You could also make the top and batting 2.5 inches wider all the way around as well. You waste a little bit of material because it will be covered up. But if your fold-over is a smidge off ... you'll see a quilt top and not just plain batting. Ask me how I know. :P

[@cynthiagordy8947]

@@lydiapostma6380 Thank you! You answered my question!!!!

[@Carylanne927]

@@lydiapostma6380 I've asked this question as well, and wonder how it looks after laundering. What happens to the 'floating' batting? I make the receiving blankets for several baby boutiques over the past many many years, and did two just quilt top blankets, bcuz I was worried about the batting not holding up, and about the blanket not having been quilted through to the backing. Any advice is welcome. TIA

[@RosemaryN]

That’s beautiful. I create self binding by not trimming off the excess backing from the quilt sandwich after I finish quilting, I trim only the batting, making it even or maybe a 1/2” past the quilt top. I then trim the backing to about 1” all around. Then fold it halfway in on itself then fold over onto the front of the quilt and top stitch in place. Not the best protected edge, but it looks like regular binding from the front and is super fast.

[@cathlyndeutsch9209]

I do it your way too. This way the binding is all floppy because there isn't any batting in there.

[@deborahborchert9317]

I do this as well. I calculate my backing size so I have enough to roll over onto the top for the binding.

[@sewcrazybaker]

I literally just finished a quilt last night and I did the binding YOUR way, Rosemary. I've done it this way for 40 years! I would never do it the way Jenny shows in this tutorial because it's so so much easier to use the backing as the binding. I usually love all of Jenny's tutorials, but I don't like this one at all.

[@RosemaryN]

@@sewcrazybaker I’m a newish quilter and did baby steps- started with this self-binding method and now mostly do regular machine-sewn binding. I adore Jenny but I could probably not manage her method, at least on a larger quilt, too much wrestling with the big sandwich!

[@angieallen4884]

I prefer Rosemary's techniqe as well.

[@virginiacollis4580]

When u say to add the 10 inches extra do u mean 10 inches up and down too along with across so it's 10 >inches all around??? I'm not real clear on that. Thanks.

[@RosemaryN]

@Virginia I think it means 5” of extra backing on all sides, for a total of 10” added to the length and width of quilt top.

[@claireryan8074]

So if the quilt top is 50 by 60 inches, then the back fabric needs to be 60 by 70 inches.

[@susannabraden6512]

@@kathy9576 wouldn't that be 20?

[@judithstonik1406]

One of the tricks I use when sewing two pieces and you need to leave an opening for turning, I use a green-headed pin for start (go) and put TWO red-headed pins for ending (stop). You could do this with marks as well.

[@deannabosch1434]

I turn my pins in 180 degrees from the other pins at my stop and start points.

[@melanieseigler1494]

Excellent idea!!

[@melanieseigler1494]

Bothe ideas!

[@nadiafalovic6218]

Amazing! Thanks Jenny, such a time saver. 👏👏

[@MarleneOaks]

It looks to me a regular binding is easier and quicker, but this would be nice for a small baby quilt.

[@lawsonbrinton682]

Hi Marlene, how's your day going with you?

[@lindawilson3770]

I'm concerned about the loose backing fabric as well as no batting in the binding as far as wearability. If I did this, I'd only use it for a wall hanging.

[@katl6426]

I did this many years ago when i lived on a farm & was self-taught (before we all had computers & smart phones!). I thought it would be a much better way to do it & why on earth would people waste time doing bindings. Unfortunately i found out why years later when the outer edges started to fall apart. There's just not the same structural integrity & i've never repeated it for a bed quilt that's going to be used & washed 🙄

[@terryjenkins8194]

I made my husband a quilt like this and the first thing to wear out was the binding. Not having batting in the binding, and only a single layer of binding made it the weak point in the quilt. Great idea though. Just not on a quilt that gets daily use.

[@carolinegetman2720]

I wondered about the loose backing as well. Not a fan of this method.

[@cherylanon5791]

Yes exactly my thoughts as she was starting to sew it...would feel very thin around the edges where actually you want it to feel thicker/more durable.

[@paulaweston5242]

That little ruler is my favorite of all the many rulers I have! And I will definitely be using this technique in the future. Thanks so much.

[@urbanhomesteadingchannel1813]

I just did a sample quilt using this technique. It was a breeze!!!! Just a word of warning though. Watch the angle of your corners. I messed up one with the angle but overall a straight forward process 💙

[@cindiludlum9837]

Jenny, this is just such a fabulous idea! Thanks for coming up with this idea and for creating a tutorial on a different and easier (for me!) approach to binding a quilt!

[@tinafett1361]

Are the 10 inches added to the length or width of the quilt size? Example: Quilt top is 35X45. Do I cut 45X55 for back?

[@TerriRomano]

I did this with a Tshirt quilt. I used fleece for the back and didn’t use any batting. I cut one of the corners before I checked it an darned if I didn’t have it wrong. I had to sew the ear back on to do it right - but remember you lose the seam allowance SO I had to remake an ear bigger. Urgh! Fleece is very forgiving. Lol

[@angieallen4884]

I am planning a T-shirt quilt and will remember the fleece/self-binding you used...thanks!

[@TerriRomano]

I live in Florida so I didn’t want to add the batting

[@nancylucero4673]

I've made a couple of the self binding baby blankets. The first turned out perfectly, however on the second one I cut the extra fabric on the corners without checking my angles. I have the holes in the corners on the neatly folded self bound blanket. The instructions on this video appear to inspire me to try again. I too have problems with angles, a challenge I hope to over come.

[@TerriRomano]

I did this and sewed a piece back on to fix it. Lol. It was fleece so it didn’t show much.

[@nancylucero4673]

@@TerriRomano i'll have to try your solution.

[@marylintruelove3317]

Nice idea for a smaller utility quilt but I wonder if after washing it will shift since the backing is not quilted

[@kevinorr6880]

I had to assume that with this method you’d have to go back and tie…no?

[@catprowlin3451]

I think my first effort will be on placemats - practice, practice, practice!

[@tomib6186]

That would wear out pretty quickly especially for a baby quilt. Might be a lot better with batting in it

[@Sharon-pb7so]

I love everything about this!! Thank you so much Jenny! 💜

[@shavonsullivan857]

Thanks, Jenny! This tutorial came at the perfect time! I’m about to make a “big-boy quilt “ for my nephew’s 2nd birthday next weekend, and another one for my niece’s baby shower two weeks later!

[@ibrockinrobin67]

Jenny, you are do fun to watch. And so creative! I'm wondering if I could add a border before quilting, leave 1/2" unquilted all the way around. Then leave an inch of batting all around that is larger than the quilt top. Id make the backing only 2.5" larger than the top for a narrower binding. Then I could attach the backing to the unquilted edge of the top border. When I turn it right side out, Hopefully my border and binding would have batting to the edge of the quilt. I might need to try it on a simple table topper or baby quilt first. Anyone tried something similar? This is such a great idea, but I'm missing the batting under that wider binding.

[@TerriRomano]

I have done this many times. Carefully trim the batting and only have the back fabric at 2 1/2” all the way around. I actually like the binding better that way.

[@ibrockinrobin67]

@@TerriRomano Thanks. Good to know it can work this way. I think I'd like it better as well. 😊

[@mchevalier-seawell4438]

Why not add the border to the quilt front, with it’s batting behind it. Then just attach the back as shown

[@BinkysTreasures]

When you say the backing should be 10 inches longer is that lengthwise or all four sides?

[@jeanmclellan1823]

Is the backing attached to the quilt sandwich other than where the binding meets the quilt top?

[@jsalyersarts]

I think most people stitch in the ditch between blocks after they turn it. Not sure, though, I don't usually use this method.

[@jeanmclellan1823]

Thanks for the tip

[@jjudy5869]

Nope, not the way Jenny put this one together. If you want the backing attached to the quilt top and batting you will need to go back and quilt as desired or tie the three layers together.

[@denisefoster6865]

Jenny, you have no idea how happy you made me today. Putting a self-binding border on a quilt I am in the process of making has been on my mind for the last few days. And, surprise, here you come along with a tutorial on how to do just that. Thank you so very much.

[@jilllazdane8861]

Same. I thought that there has to be another way other than binding (having just finished one and had to fix half a dozen spots where it didn't catch the back binding.... grrr... and thought a self binding like they do on placemats would be just the ticket!

[@juliadinapoli5981]

I love this! I am going to try it! Does the front and the back separate in the middle section? I get that the edges are all sewn together but I wonder about the middle parts...

[@lawsonbrinton682]

Hi Julia, how's your day going with you?

[@helensmith7177]

Love this, you make it look easy and I just despise binding!

[@lawsonbrinton682]

Hi Helen, how's your day going with you?

[@jennygurney9205]

What a great way to finish the quilt off Jenny. Can’t wait to start another quilt and try this.

[@gwendolyngilmore6619]

I used this technique today for my very first quilt. It turned out beautifully. Perfect corners. Thanks.

[@olgachanachowicz2861]

Jenny, you said that the backing material needs to be 10" larger. You mean 10" longer and 10" wider? I have not done this before, so I am not sure what you mean. Great video. Thank you!!

[@Norman17009]

I have the same question. I Learn so much from watching and listening to your tutorials, but am so new I need these specific details. Thank you!

[@sharonosburn494]

It has to be both width and length or you won’t have any binding on the side you didn’t make bigger. Hope this explanation here helps. By making it 10” larger it gives you 5” for each side and once folded you have a 2.5” binding edge. If you do 5” you will have 2.5” on each side and only 1.25” binding edge if you follow what I’m saying. Basically you want the backing to be a total of 4 times the width of the binding edge you want. Example: 4 x 2.5”= 10” larger 4 x 1” = 4” larger

[@katrinaclevenger6027]

This doesn't work right with a rectangular quilt!! :(

[@susanmei9980]

That’s what she did it on.

[@elaineriley2331]

Great demo. I did this method for lined drapes. Thank you again for another great idea.

[@lawsonbrinton682]

Hi Elaine, how's your day going with you?

[@brendarobbins8832]

I made each of my grandkids a blanket by following your earlier video. I’ve been thinking about trying the self binding with a “regular” quilt and TA DA here you are with another excellent tutorial!

[@farmgirlw837]

Love this tutorial Jenny. I like the idea that the binding isn't stuffed with the batting so that it drapes like a blanket and could see this working well in some style bed quilts. Also could see adding the batting and then adding the backing. Also am interested in the way that this whole thing can be quilted once the backing and binding are attached. With an extra wide binding, a person could get creative with the quilt design in the border!

[@debraholloway553]

Hi Jenny can do the the quilt sandwich then using your technique turning the quilt then quilt it so all three levels are quited

[@catherinemello9617]

Hi. When you state add 10 inches, am I adding 10" to the width and 10" to the length?

[@susanmei9980]

Yes. Both ways.

[@vickyerhind]

Love your tutorials they are always so interesting , thanks Jenny for the joy you give us quilters .... Love from New Zealand 💗

[@su-yinkam1297]

Thank you for this great method. I do have a question too. Does this method apply only to square quilts or can this method also be applied to rectangular quilts too? Thank you.

[@owasso]

That’s the same question I ‘d like the answer to also!???? Anyone?

[@jebbyragavan4741]

Hi Jenny, thanks so much for an easy and beautifully finished quilt. I followed this method and just finished a baby blanket for a baby shower gift this Sunday, 30th January. I've got one question, please. Will this method of self binding work for a rectangle quilt? Please advise. Thanks. God bless.

[@melindaostergren8115]

Yes, it will work on rectangles as well as squares. The demo quilt is a rectangle. All you have to is add 10” to both the length and width of the quilt. 41” x 57.5” needs a backing piece that is 51” x 67.5” 8” x 10” needs 18” x 20”

[@jonijecklin4394]

Jenny, that quilt top is beautiful! Love the colors with that pattern.............. :)

[@BBell-qt1lr]

I made the self-binding baby quilt a few years back and it was so much fun! I can't wait to try this one too! Thanks, Jenny!

[@pollybee7129]

What a joy! I'm trying to finish a quilt quickly for a terminally ill relative, and this method takes so much stress away. Bless you!

[@pamstrong8709]

This is a great method for small quilts...crib size, lap quilts; I’m not so adventurous as to try it with anything larger. I do love it for baby blankets.

[@ornelladay2041]

Hi Jenny I think I have made about 10 of the baby blankets and loved by all. There has been a lull regarding babies in my circle but I'll be making a couple more very soon. Will the 10 inch increase work on a rectangle quilt? I don't seem to be able to download the. Pdf you mention and tried to search on your website for it too.

[@boodan143]

Help me understand please -- I am totally new to quilting!,, You said backing needs to be TEN INCHES bigger - so am I understanding that means FIVE INCH on ALL SIDES when quilt is laid on backing?Thanks for clarification. Love your tutorials❤❤

[@susanmei9980]

Yes. Correct.

[@beckymoore7449]

I am curious what would happen if you made your backing 3inches bigger on each side instead of 5. Would it just make for a narrower border?

[@leslieconnor7883]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I struggle with binding and love that there is another option! This was easy to understand an I know I can handle this. You are the very best!

[@socalgal007]

Thank you so much. Love MSQ. Question: so this quilt did have a backing prior to adding the additional backing, correct?

[@lorikalmeyer3501]

I don’t think so. What you might have seen was the batting attached to the quilt top.

[@NannaLiz]

I was wondering the same...why have 2 backings?

[@socalgal007]

@@lorikalmeyer3501 it was stated that there was a backing that was included when it came back from the quilter. Notice the backing is white and not batting. Just trying to verify.

[@socalgal007]

@@lorikalmeyer3501 listen starting at 2:09 to 2:19 “put a backing on”.

[@tmeadowsdegil2014]

Yes she said it came back from quilting with a backing. It was probably done that way for not getting the batting stuck in the quilting machine.

[@karengarland9669]

When I saw the title of this video I thought “Oh I’ve seen this video many times, but I’ll watch it again because it’s done by MSQC and I always learn something and Jenny is so much fun to watch”. But to my surprise 😆 it is kinda new.!! Thanks so much MSQC - you’re the best 💕

[@lawsonbrinton682]

Hi Karen, how's your day going with you?

[@beckysander6876]

Jenny, I am one of the millions of view on that self binding baby blanket! I've made dozens! And I've wondered how to make it bigger? And ta-da, here you are with instructions!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!

[@dbtate8661]

DB Tate Help me!!! have a baby motif panel print that is a rectangle. Not a square. Does this technique work with a rectangle shaped fabric? Sign me, "Desperate"

[@susanmei9980]

Yes.

[@susanolevson1317]

I just finished making a sample of this to see if I liked it and if I was capable. I have a quilt cover finished for my son and I’m trying different bindings to find the easiest and best looking finished one. This binding is the easiest and best looking of 3 I have tried. However, I really don’t like it being so wide and floppy. Would it be possible if I made it using only an additional 5 inches extra fabric instead of the 10 inches or would it not come out right smaller? Thanks so much for this video!!!

[@sharonosburn494]

By making it 10” larger it gives you 5” for each side and once folded you have a 2.5” binding edge. If you do 5” you will have 2.5” on each side and only 1.25” binding edge if you follow what I’m saying. Basically you want the backing to be a total of 4 times the width of the binding edge you want. Example: 4 x 2.5”= 10” larger 4 x 1” = 4” larger

[@LindaM-vd5wk]

The 1st self binding baby blanket that I made I didn't put the straight edge on folded side. I then cut the corners. When I turned it right sides out I realized my mistake. It would have made a great chair cushion cover. Lesson learned. 😊

[@gbyrd1970]

No batting in the border??? What's the finished size?

[@mindytaylor523]

I made the original baby one. This looks fun and interesting. Thank you, Jenny.

[@kimdeadmore9773]

I made a quilt with a pieced top and used minky for the back used this method, she is using it on child #3.

[@Bozbaby103]

How is the minky holding up over time and use? I'm leery of using it, wondering how it'll last with wear and tear.

[@northchanneldesigns]

Seems like it's more work than just regular binding, and it certainly uses a lot more fabric. Also, the second backing isn't secured with quilting, so the quilt will be just a big saggy mess. I don't see any reason to do this instead of binding. And there's no batting in the second 'border' created by the 2nd backing. Nothing except the pressing is holding it in place - you'd have to press it after every washing.

[@m53goldsmith]

As others have mentioned, just cut your backing 2.5 inches larger all the way around. Then after it is sewed together, grid stitch between blocks, problem solved.

[@danbates2760]

Thank you for posting this Jenny! I remember back in the 70s-80s the fantastic Nancy Zieman had shown us this technique on a small quilt (on her beautiful Babylock we all drooled over). It is good to see it expanded on a larger project.

[@collbuddy]

Wow love watching your videos. You explain everything so well. I’m new so it’s going to be exciting to see what happens. God Bless you. Thank you so much

[@Scottiedad]

Flappy backing and floppy binding ?

[@staceyfranks01]

Yay! I cannot wait to try this! I have made several self-binding baby quilts and I love the method. I will be doing this on my very next quilt! Thank you Jenny! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰❤️🥰🥰

[@terrinewton39]

I followed your tutorial on this blanket a few years ago and made burp cloths out of it for my grandsons. They almost look to nice to use. I imagine this blanket is a lot heavier then an the original self binding blanket you made ...? Great for winter ❄️

[@wekebu]

All right, I have had my cup of coffee but this still isn't sinking in. Do I add 10 inches to the width and the depth of the backing?

[@wekebu]

All right, I think I've answered my own question. Yes you would

[@genellesharples420]

This is genius Jenny! Thanks so much. You are the reason I started quilting. You make it so easy to follow and build confidence. It was funny to watch this one and see you use pins. I didn’t pin anything from the very first quilt I made because of you 😂😂 Nellie

[@irish6122]

Man...what a great way to add binding!!! I'm going to start using this method from now on because I really do love a wide border. Thank thank you!!!

[@ranaeweeks625]

My grandmother was my quilt teacher. This binding method was the only way I knew how for years. That and tying a quilt. That was 61 years ago when she started teaching me. My how things have changed. Hand work to treadles to computers. My my.

[@nancyfinlayson476]

Sounds foolish but maybe say the measurements rather than just adding 10” Do we add 10” on all sides?

[@rachelj3806]

I have the exact same question. I know when it was the square baby quilt. It was 10 inches but I’m not sure for a rectangle.

[@lorriespencer7497]

So silly question - is their any batting around the border or is it just the two layers of backing fabric?

[@annebebee6764]

No.

[@JG-yh8wz]

I want to try this. I just got through making a table runner in a similar fashion and was wondering if a quilt could be done this way! Now I have my answer. Now just to see if it really is as easy as it looks! LOL!

[@sparkyal43]

This is such a great idea. I have done some baby quilts following your earlier video. Thank you.

[@nancysturges8460]

I know you said the backing is ten inches larger then the front but does that mean 10 inches longer and 10 inches wider.

[@susanmei9980]

Yes, both ways.

[@2BfreeATlast]

I can't get the link to work for the printable.

[@dorisnew8935]

Jenny is it 10 inchs extra width and length wise?

[@leannemori9688]

Looks like you have lost a lot of weight, Jenny

[@DH-qz2so]

Could we make this into a Duvet Cover, by making the 'opening' larger, and adding buttons or snaps to close it, in order to be able to wash the cover, as you would with a blanket/duvet set up?

[@michelleshelby01]

I love this idea!. It solves the issue of the backing being separate. Thanks D H

[@RosemaryN]

That’s a great idea

[@carolcocking3039]

I love this technique and want to try it on some placemats with a smaller width binding. I'm thinking a backing that is only 5 inches larger than the top.

[@marehayes7664]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I just finished a t-shirt memory quilt using this method and I am so pleased how it turned out! 😁

[@donnarichey144]

Where does Jenny buy all her sweaters, they look the same, just many colors. So nice. When doing this quilt how did you quilt first before turning it. You didn't say anything about it unless I missed it.

[@jljohnson1949]

"angley challenged"! Hoot! Me too!