Pillowcase Quilt Finish - How To Finish Quilt

How to finish a quilt without using a binding. This finishing technique is referred to as the pillow case method or the envelope method. This technique is ideal for crib quilts, placemats, table runners, wall quilts and more.
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[@mbrown8457]

Thank you. Mine has always shifted, happy to know to cut batting and back larger. I like you actually answer questions.

[@Needlepointers]

Glad this video was helpful! I also had troubles with the backing and backing shifting so I came up with this solution. Have a nice day!

[@nancyleedunn]

Very nice and clear, no extra talking, etc. Thank you so much!!

[@diannetewksbury8178]

I've looked at "many" videos about putting quilts together and never (until now) could find a tutorial on how to finish a quilt without a binding. Now, I finally see that it's a lot easier than many books & video tutorials make it appear. Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!!

[@youtubingbabs]

You are an excellent teacher! Clear concise and to the point with a good demo! Keep up the videos!

[@Needlepointers]

Thank you! Will do! Be sure to check out our other quilting videos!

[@katysacher8293]

Very clear and helpful! I can finally finish that baby quilt that has been sitting around for years! The 'baby' is now 7.

[@janetuden317]

Terrific video. Just the technique I was looking for. Thank you so much for your clarity.

[@dutchtreat9]

I appreciate this video. It helped me finish a wall-hanging for a newly-married couple. Thank you!

[@Needlepointers]

Glad it helped! Congrats to the happy couple!

[@followurheart1112]

Omg it took me two days to find this type method!!!!! Thanku. I was just using my head but I needed some other things verified. Securing the Batting Not sure my choice- embroidery sting or ? And im adding a twist cord😳😰 One side is bamboo flannel and the other is elaborate satin with rose motif ( like a bride gown). I wish i would gave bought the cotton batting instead of the poly😏. This is the first time im making a “blnkt/quilt 😳. I had to, i bought the beautiful satin material from a second hand store pastel pink, pastel blue, white and a extremely royal emerald/teal green. A special lady is having he first baby soon. Wish me luck. A Blessing blanket i hope🥰👌🏼💫🙏🏽🥂👶🏼. Great vid. Exactly what i wanted Thanku

[@Needlepointers]

Glad it was helpful! I hope your blanket turned out fabulously!

[@nichellemaddison582]

Thank you for this!! It has been difficult for me to find a binding method like this that actually uses batting as well!

[@Needlepointers]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fradaboxer6070]

Thank you! I’ve learned a lot from your video.

[@JakeB-dg7jp]

Just finished my first quilt with this technique! thanks!

[@Needlepointers]

Great job!

[@snippiet]

This helped alot to figure out to finish it, how to put what where. Looked all over and found a video suggesting this video and she was correct, so much easier to understand. Now if I could find a video to see how to do this without a sewing machine I would be a happy camper.. thanks for sharing this one with us

[@Needlepointers]

Sorry I cannot help you with that. We do not have a video for finishing a quilt without a sewing machine.

[@snippiet]

@@Needlepointers Thank you so much for answering

[@poorsjm]

Very helpful for a newbie! I’ve made a tshirt quilt top that I used fusible stabilizer under and I’m backing with fleece, so I think I might skip the batting since I don’t want it too thick! It’s just a laptop size for being cozy on the couch, so I think your method will be perfect! Thank you for sharing your talent!❤️

[@Needlepointers]

Yes, it sounds like you don't need another layer! Happy Quilting!

[@lidruth2342]

I have been on the internet for about an hour now and this is the only video that I can understand with how to do this! You make it seem so easy and everything is so clearly explained! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!!!

[@Needlepointers]

Thanks! Please subscribe to our channel so you won't miss any new videos. Find lots of other quilting tutorials and information here: www.needlepointers.com/main/department.aspx?NavID=19.

[@youtubingbabs]

Same! You have a talent more than just sewing!

[@soniaadams3559]

Beautiful quilt. Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you and your family 🙏🙏🙏

[@Needlepointers]

Thank you! You too!

[@angelicaescalera2941]

Thank you for a clear tutorial 🌹

[@Needlepointers]

You’re welcome 😊

[@ruthbahri1831]

nice clear explanation and I like the idea of using bigger backing and batting and then trimming down! and the stay stitch around the edge at the end!

[@angelicaescalera2941]

Is the backing fabric placed down or right side facing up?

[@Needlepointers]

Hi, please see our written tutorial here: www.needlepointers.com/main/youtubecontent.aspx?youtubepageid=123 to make sure you place the layers correctly. Happy Quilting!

[@67gabrieleb]

When I started to make quilts. I had thought of this way but I wasn’t sure if it possible for a quilt. I make just small ones. I want to try this next time. Thanks

[@Needlepointers]

That's a great idea! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and visit our web site www.needlepointers.com/main/showarticles.aspx?navid=2864 for lots of other Quilting tutorials. Happy Quilting!

[@judyrogers2802]

Thanx!! I hate binding so this gives me an alternative way!!

[@Needlepointers]

You are welcome! If you would like to try a no hand sewing required binding, we have two tutorials (including KZbin videos). Flange Binding is my favorite: www.needlepointers.com/main/youtubecontent.aspx?youtubepageid=408 and Quick Quilt Binding www.needlepointers.com/main/youtubecontent.aspx?youtubepageid=167 is best if you don't want two color binding. Happy Quilting!

[@grandmalovesmebest]

Bless you! I try, really I do, but my bindungs are wavy. I do great quilting but my bindings ruin my project. Now I see I dont have to bind at all! Thanks!

[@janewhitledge9063]

This was very helpful. Thank you.

[@Needlepointers]

You're welcome!

[@annikashultz8026]

This was very helpful for me, finishing my first quilt without binding or basting spray or fancy pins (can't easily buy them in Covid-19 lockdown!). Thank you!

[@claudiacastenir9605]

I have a quilt top that is already pushing the allowed size for quilts donated to our local hospital. I knew a binding was going to make it too large. This will be a perfect solution. Thank you.

[@Needlepointers]

Glad we could help!

[@christinesearle5045]

Thank you, very clear and concise! Can’t wait to finish my grandson’s quilt now!

[@nitadenicola2405]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@Needlepointers]

Our pleasure!

[@susanroberts1575]

Very helpful directions and photos - thanks!

[@meganlofthouse7563]

Thank you. Lovely and clear. Off to finish mine now!

[@darlenebonura5637]

Thanks for sharing this - sometimes we tend to "forget" the quickie and easy way of putting a quilt together quickly.

[@helenhansma2263]

Nice & short - thanks!

[@Needlepointers]

Glad you liked it!

[@claudetteguerin2697]

Thanks. This was very much what I was looking for!

[@Needlepointers]

Glad it was helpful!

[@crystalmariebug]

Thanks so much! This video was exactly what I needed!

[@Needlepointers]

You're so welcome! Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you won't miss new videos.

[@gloriawoods9848]

Just what I needed. Thank you!

[@Needlepointers]

Glad it helped!

[@soniaadams3559]

Very good video You make sewing lots of fun. Beautiful quilt❤️

[@Needlepointers]

Thank you! 😊

[@jesusreignsoveraustralia]

Thanks, very easy to do.

[@Needlepointers]

You're welcome! This is an easy way to finish a small quilt, table runner, and wall hangings. Subscribe to our channel so you don't miss future quilting videos.

[@maryannloiacono9973]

great tutorial thank you

[@Needlepointers]

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[@jilllazdane8861]

Thx. I've been wondering how to finish a mitred edge basinette quilt. I thought binding with mitres might look odd. This is perfect.

[@Needlepointers]

Glad it was helpful!

[@karenherndon1811]

Love your pattern! Did you design it yourself! Great job! Your tutorial was very helpful! Thank you!

[@Needlepointers]

Thank you for watching our video. Yes, I designed the pattern myself.

[@GrandmasPony]

I love this! Just did a jelly roll race quilt top. It’s about a 60”x50”. I hope this method works for this size. Keeping fingers crossed. I thought about tying the top to the batting and proceed from there. Can you tell that I really don’t want to do the pinning. Have a great day!

[@Needlepointers]

Thanks for the nice comment, Grandmas Pony2015! Were you able to use this method for your size quilt? I understand the not waning to do the pinning! We have a lot of other quilting tutorials here: needlepointers.com/main/ShowArticles.aspx?NavID=2864 Have a great day!

[@cheryldufour1405]

Wonderful video thanks

[@marybozzetti2847]

I like to use fabric glue on the opening. Great video.

[@Needlepointers]

Great tip!

[@tmpt1562]

Great video thank you.

[@Needlepointers]

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[@amyharry3071]

can I do fairly dense quilting without distorting the shape of the finished quilt? I am making a wall hanging approx 28" x 22" but it will be fairly densely quilted. thank you.

[@Needlepointers]

I have never tried but I think you can as long as you have it pinned or basted.

[@NatTQDT2008]

So Helpful! Thank you SO MUCH!

[@darleneolsen1483]

An east wat to finish a quilt with out the hassle of a binding. I wonder if you could add a place on the back of the quilt to put a bard thru and hang the quilt?

[@Needlepointers]

Hi Darlene! We have a video on how to put a hanging sleeve on a quilt here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIXQo62CfraHqNU. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel. Happy Quilting!

[@corvettew.s.4360]

Do you quilt over the topstitching or start below?

[@Needlepointers]

It all depends on how you want it to look. So, it can be stitched over, or started inside the topstitching.

[@Samanthapants0077]

Thanks!! Great tip!!

[@Needlepointers]

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[@TheHeartofjackie]

I know you said it works great for small quilts but what about a quilt that's about 60in. x 60in.? Thanks.

[@Needlepointers]

Hi Jacqueline. We would recommend this method for small baby sized quilts or wall hangings. 60x60 inch is a pretty large quilt and you would want to bind that with a normal binding method. We have a video on adding a binding that requires no hand sewing here: www.needlepointers.com/main/youtubecontent.aspx?KZbinPageID=167. Another option is a "Faux piping binding". We don't have a video on this one yet but you can look it up on Google. Your last option is to do a traditional binding method where you sew the binding on around the front of the quilt and then hand sew it down on the back. Hope this helps! We post new videos weekly so be sure to subscribe to our channel. Please share our videos with your friends and on social media. Visit our web site, www.needlepointers.com/main/youtube.aspx to find more videos and to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.Happy Quilting!

[@chauneceyomally]

Tku for this video…. How do you square the quilt top on a pillow case quilt? Tku.

[@Needlepointers]

Thank you for watching our video on the pillow case quilt finish. When using the pillowcase method, you only need to square up the top of the quilt. I square up the quilt top by laying it on a table, place the cutting mat under one corner. Place a square quilters ruler on the first corner and line it up making sure the fabric is on a 90 degree angle. Cut both edges of the corner slowly making sure the ruler doesn't move. I then cut another corner using the same method. Finally I use a long straight ruler to cut between the two corners.

[@chauneceyomally]

@@Needlepointers tku, tku, tku! Much appreciated…

[@alicemescher8064]

I understood that the batting was on the bottom, but was the backing right side up? Thank you.

[@Needlepointers]

Hello. When I do this method for finish a baby quilt or sometimes a wall hanging or table runner, I put the batting on the bottom, the backing fabric right side up and then the quilt top right side down. I hope this answers your question. Please subscribe to our channel so you do not miss future sewing and quilting videos.

[@alicemescher8064]

Needlepointers thank you so much for you quick response. Great tutorials.

[@charlesamboy7287]

It would be helpful to start with how to stack the layers. In what order they are layered.

[@Needlepointers]

Thank you for watching our video. We do have written instruction which tell you exactly how to stack the layers. To see the instructions, go to: www.needlepointers.com/main/youtubecontent.aspx?KZbinpageid=123

[@dwighthill58]

I do this but I quilt first.

[@joandavis7861]

How do you quilt three layers together and then turn them?

[@francestuck7232]

That is fine on small quilts but not easy on queen or king quilts !

[@Needlepointers]

Very true Frances! This method works best for smaller quilts.

[@SuzetteG316]

Naturally not every technique is ideal for every project. I don't think many quilters would try this on a large quilt (though I have seen it done). This works well for small to medium quilts though and is also a fun and easy way to finish small projects like table runners and placemats.

[@caallen3915]

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[@Sandra-yx6yp]

you didn't even show the finished product!!! How am I supposed to know if i like it or not!👎

[@Needlepointers]

Good Morning. You can see a few photos of the finished baby quilt is you go to step-by-step written tutorial page here: www.needlepointers.com/main/youtubecontent.aspx?KZbinPageID=123