Bind with Single Fold Binding (Like a Boss!)

[@DH-qz2so]

...that extra iron on the binding, to make the X Marks the Spot... oh my goodness, why have I never thought to do that? This is why I love your channel and videos! You have a thinking out of the box brain...that can figure out all the fabric goodness for us...then we can just watch your videos, and practice what you have already learned to do! Love it! Happy Canada Day! From beautiful Fraser Valley, B.C., Canada!❤

[@merrymabelmarket]

Glad I could help!

[@Sewwithdebee]

Awesome funny how we just keep doing what we were originally taught - this is a great option love to have a use for narrower strips as well

[@vickiheath6133]

Very informative. I’ve never seen anything like this method

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thank you for sharing.

[@leslieschmidt9765]

I've never done single-fold binding before, maybe because I haven't made much that would be displayed and not washed. This was a very thorough and plainly explained tutorial. Thanks!

[@lesleygilbert1945]

Great instructions - thanks for all the tips 🤩

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thanks for watching!

[@szelop]

Love your joining method! Thank you!

[@candrasowder8236]

Thanks for all your tips!!!

[@merrymabelmarket]

Any time!

[@aprilthele734]

I love your video!!! Your are AWESOME teacher. Thank you please keep quilting and showing.

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thank you! Will do!

[@dianehutchens]

Thank you so much for this video!❤

[@merrymabelmarket]

You are so welcome!

[@pamfrank3962]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience ❤

[@merrymabelmarket]

Any time!

[@tinamcelyea5972]

This video would have been great for when I started quilting bavk in the early '80s when there were next to nothing for me to find as information on quilting. I was self-taught and did everything like you, except I used double thread. I feel like my great grandmother must have given me her talents as she was self-taught as well. I love your videos. I wish I could still quilt, financial issue have no longer allowed me to, but i still love watching the videos. I also always hand quilted, I'm just not a fan of machine quilting, which reminds me of a blanket.

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for watching!

[@susantheobald105]

This joining technique is brilliant!!! It works like a charm every time!! I started using this technique when I was brand new to quilting and now, many projects later, it is still the technique I use, every time!! Beautiful joins every time!

[@merrymabelmarket]

Wonderful!

[@monataylor2600]

I have worked hard to master machine binding, but hand binding is my jam! Joining my binding with your x marks the spot method has been such a pleasure since learning a few months ago. Thanks for your videos.

[@patjohnson7303]

What joy to watch and learn from you. Thank you

[@juliawigley8600]

I absolutely love your videos. I've just got back to quilting, iam a learner! Thankyou for making your videos so enjoyable and helpful ❤

[@merrymabelmarket]

Wonderful!

[@marionbarber984]

I wish I did this method on my latest Christmas wall hanging. Next time. Thank you.

[@merrymabelmarket]

Next time!

[@terryanderson6153]

It is so fun to watch how you do things just a bit differently from me. Makes me want to try it your way! Thanks.

[@cherylheard1969]

I have really enjoyed watching your videos! Just started making a quilt first timer 😮

[@merrymabelmarket]

Wonderful!

[@bethcook7102]

Oh my gosh I can’t wait to put binding on my finished pieces 😂yes I say pieces cause there’s multiple as I hate the binding process but this looks so manageable ❤ THANK YOU!!

[@linhdasagen6498]

I want to thank you for your informative tutorials!! I love your channel. Been here since beginning

[@kerrycroom7459]

Will definitely improve my hand stitched binding, thank you

[@merrymabelmarket]

All the best to you!

[@cynthiamoon4315]

Well dang, that magic pin makes a huge difference. Excellent. Thank you!

[@merrymabelmarket]

Yes. Agreed!

[@vickieinman6621]

Hand binding holds a happy little place in my heart. It's not used too often by me but it is used when I'm making a quilt full of love for a grandchild. Thanks for the reasoning behind single and double binding!

[@merrymabelmarket]

I love it!

[@cindyf181]

I have a binding method with the folded corner clipper that I’ve used for years BUT wish I had know about your ironing method prior. That is genius.

[@linhdasagen6498]

Rewatching all your videos to get inspiration!!

[@merrymabelmarket]

I hope something sparks your creative juices!!

[@fransak2723]

You learn something new every day! I love hand stitching the binding to the back. I use very tiny whip stitches. I do like your method of using a blind stitch, kind of reminds me of a ladder stitch. I hadn’t seen the x marks the spot tip before. Thanks.

[@merrymabelmarket]

Wonderful!

[@MBird-ld6uv]

This is so helpful! Thank you!

[@vickieinman6621]

Wonderful information. Thanks!

[@merrymabelmarket]

Our pleasure!

[@terryech9110]

This is the most understandable tutorial I have seen yet! Thanks so much for helping me see exactly how this is done.

[@merrymabelmarket]

Great to hear!

[@julieh4816]

You are just marvelous! Your content is always just what I am wanting to know. Your subscribers have grown so fast, love seeing your videos, thank you

[@merrymabelmarket]

You're the best!

[@frontofficed.burnell-power6288]

Such a great video. I recently made such a hash of a wall hanging binding. The wall hanging was beautiful and it looked like a first grader did the binding. :)

[@merrymabelmarket]

We are extra hard on ourselves. It's okay. The learning curve is real!!

[@mari-annstumblingbear174]

Thank you for the "X marks the spot" trick! I've not seen that before and of course, I need to go watch Binding like a Boss (which I go find next!). I have bound many quilts using this method of 1-1/2" strips. For me its a time saver. I do have arthritis, but prefer pins over the clips.

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thank you for sharing!

[@lindaevans9781]

What a wonderful tutorial! The binding method is amazing. I don’t usually hand bind but this method sure make it look easy. 🙏🏻

[@delwyngraham4033]

Great x idea thanks

[@suzannejambon4736]

Beautiful quilt! Thank you for sharing this binding technique!

[@merrymabelmarket]

You are so welcome!

[@vladshym6836]

Спасибо за то урок приятно наблюдать за твоей работой, результат всегда очень радует! Покажи ещё, как ты делаешь стежку!?? Спасибо! ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@merrymabelmarket]

Here is another video with hand stitching. Thank you for your sweet comment. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5KXpYp_erKng9E

[@debbiebrewington7635]

Always appreciate your videos! You are such a pleasure, I’ve learned so much from you. Binding is not my favorite but I no longer dread the task. Thank you!!😊🤗

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@margaretbaker623]

Thank you for another great video! ⚘️

[@merrymabelmarket]

So nice of you to say.

[@mignonnerogers6848]

I LOVE every video you release, Thank You!! 🤗

[@merrymabelmarket]

So kind!

[@Artindi]

If we do it this way we will be bound... to succeed. ;)

[@merrymabelmarket]

For sure!

[@passthedonuts]

i appreciate this

[@soffyabad]

Beatiful!!! Your videos are máster class. Can I ask, why we end so thirsty after sewing?😇😊

[@merrymabelmarket]

Why? Oh why?

[@moonmare]

Another great tutorial, although I find hand sewing intimidating.

[@merrymabelmarket]

It'll stop being intimidating after a little practice and muscle memory is gained. (This I say from experience!)

[@dorothydishman4664]

Nice, Clear demo. Do you have special hints in French binding points of stars?

[@merrymabelmarket]

Not really special. Just relax and practice. Fold further than you think you will need.... and it seems to work better. Best wishes!

[@stephaniedelosrios8560]

Thank you, great video. What scissors & size scissors were you using when you cut your binding strips after attaching them?

[@merrymabelmarket]

They were a small pair of Gingher. I'm not sure of the size. Smaller obviously. I also love my Kai scissors of a similar size.

[@cherylanon5791]

how do you secure the ends of the machine quilting? I do FMQ and try to avoid backstitching, or the machine knot stitch....instead I have brought my 2 threads to top, and later thread them onto a needle bring to back, and then tie a knot, but 2 threads don't disappear into the backing.

[@merrymabelmarket]

I do not worry about it. I know people who bury knots like you do. I have "unpicked quilting" (I have a quilt machine) and it is NOT an easy thing to do. Those stitched are pretty firmly in place. So...I start at the edge of the quilt hope for no breakage as my "1st" plan. Then, if I run out of thread or if there is breakage..... I sew on top of my stitches, or secure the thread with the reverse button and zoom into quilting.

[@SewWhittle]

How long (secure) does the binding hold when hand sewing? I have a king sized quilt I need to do this to soon.

[@merrymabelmarket]

I've had quilts for years and years without a single problem. I do this binding on my own larger quilts when they are for my beds.

[@jojorey6886]

What do you do with all your quilts?

[@merrymabelmarket]

Gifts, Use them, Lots of charity.