How to Join the Ends of Binding

Learn how to join the ends of binding on your quilts with Bonnie Browning.
The key is to fold the triangle away from you; the fold should be closest to your body.
Pin along the fold line, which is your seam line, to double-check the binding.
Sew on the fold line.
Press the seam open to reduce bulk, then trim the seam to 1/4".
Refold the binding and stitch to the edge of your quilt.
Viola! it fits perfectly.
(This tip was taped on the June 6, 2018 AQS QuiltChat.)
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[@gracebarnes-filo6895]

Here I am one year later and I'm viewing how to connect the quilt binding tails. Don't ever delete this tutorial as I rely on it with every quilt I finish!

[@seeddreamer]

I am so grateful for this video! Every time I join the binding, I need to watch this again!! It is so easy to follow but I forget each time I am finishing a new quilt. Thank you, thank you thank you!

[@susanstoll6308]

I watch this everytime I do a quilt. It is the easiest and still have to watch it every time. I love it.

[@reginagraves9767]

Me, too! Every time!

[@tommiberning8136]

I watch it every time too!

[@janislong279]

The fact that we have to look up the process every time implies that the process is not intuitive. I am not surprised at all that we quilters have trouble with this. Great video and great explanation. 😊

[@kathywalsh9312]

EVERY SINGLE TIME!!! Lol

[@dianeharrish2336]

Damn, me as well!

[@angie2mae]

This is the absolute very best tutorial I have ever seen for joining the binding. You are a lifesaver!!!!

[@KarenWoollums]

This is the first video about finishing binding that actual worked and made sense. I’m a newbie sewer and I am so grateful for the info 😀

[@blancheboraas7440]

What a clear and precious explanation! I use every time I need help with a binding of this kind! Thank You

[@MyLifeWithNarcolepsy]

Hands down the absolute best binding tutorial I’ve found on KZbin. And it keeps your seams at a diagonal in the least confusing way. Thank you so much!!

[@marthakearns4342]

I have quilted for 50 years and your how-to-make it work without twisting it it the best tip I have ever learned. You go girl!!!

[@sharyndj7404]

This is the absolute BEST video on this technique…and I have watched a lot them. Thank you for this! It is on my favorites list!!!

[@shawnafuller1029]

I echo the comments of those who watch this video every time I bind a quilt!!! Thank you so much😊

[@LeahColihan]

This is the best example of how to finish binding. I have to look it up every time and this is the clearest and easiest. Bonnie uses a binding that is printed and this helps because you can tell clearly what "right sides together" looks like! Thank you, Bonnie and AQS!

[@stuartwilliams9346]

I wish I could give this a ‘love ‘ instead of a like. I’ve struggled with this concept for ages and this method clicked. Thank you.

[@sheelaghgillespie6333]

Where have you been throughout my quilting journey, this is amazing, thank you so much for sharing xx huge hugs and much love xx

[@lesliemccourt4709]

I've bought tools and looked at other videos. This is by far the best explanation and video I've seen. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@michellemiles477]

I have watched so many tutorials on this. Yours is the first thing me that really clicked and I joined my hinding correctly without having to rip out and do over. Thank you!!!

[@NoraRevis]

that is the easiest way I have ever learned this technique. Love the tip "it needs to look like an A" Perfect!!! Can't thank you enough!

[@karenmcclellan3802]

I've tried various ways to finish a binding, and this is the only one that does not make me want to rip my hair out. Thank you!

[@carlaboerman9902]

Bonnie your way of showing and speaking is so perfect that I no longer fear joining my ends. I've watched it multiple times and finally I can repeat in my head all the steps. THANK YOU

[@morganl2633]

Oh my gosh, thank you! I had sewn, pinned and ripped out bindings so many times but this finally clicked. This video is a lifesaver!

[@donnastjules8157]

Thank you so much! I was almost in tears. I had sewn and unsewn a half dozen times. I was about to give up when I watched your video. First time and I did it. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

[@gracebarnes-filo6895]

This is absolutely the BEST quilt binding tutorial on You Tube. I always refer to this tutorial to join the binding ends. Bravo!!

[@Mdefriel]

Brilliant! The very best explanation I have ever had on the proper finishing. So we'll explained and demonstrated!

[@teresaenglish1960]

I’ve watched tutorials on this many times & this is the first one that really explains well. Thanks

[@kerrinnishimura5723]

That width of the binding scrap trick is BRILLIANT! And then folding the 45 degree angle...oh my gosh it was like angels from heaven singing! Thank you for posting this because of all the videos and all the tutorials I've gone through this is the one. This is the one that made it make sense.

[@janicestuff1089]

Thanks for your clear and lucid video and instructions for joining binding. It "clicked" and worked for me.

[@marievita7526]

Just a wonderful tutorial demonstration for the much-dreading binding!!!! Thank you.

[@cindyhappel7376]

This is the best binding finishing video I’ve ever watched!!! Awesome! And thank you for sharing!!! I do have to admit, I go back each time I get ready to bind a quilt and watch it again!!

[@djlane5213]

Me. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.

[@pattibeam3581]

I know this is an older post and you may not see this but I just want to say this is so great. I have struggled with joining binding forever, trying to follow other complicated (or at least to me) ways to join them. This is a game changer!!! SO SO SIMPLE! Love it. Thank you so much for posting this.

[@kathierossback7340]

Thank you so much. I have been struggling with binding and now it is perfect every time.

[@gretchencaldwell]

This is the BEST binding video. I’ve never been successful with other methods and have always had to use a straight binding instead. I’ll be watching this video each time I need to finish my quilt binding. Thank you!

[@scrappygirl100]

This is the best explanation I have seen. Saved this for future reference! Thank you Bonnie!!!!

[@patty1190]

Thank you for this excellent tip...I saved it in my library because that's how often I refer to it. Thank you, thank you!

[@m0ulart]

You have explained this method so simply that it does scare me too much when I finish off my binding. Thank you so much ❤❤❤

[@CreativeLittleHearts]

THE BEST METHOD I'VE SEEN! Thank you! Video now saved!

[@cherylcraig6910]

Wow!! The first video I have watched and was successful on the first try. This will be my go to on finishing my binding! Thank you for providing this easy to follow video.

[@catherineebden-gg5bb]

Thank you SO Much - sat for Ages to end my quilt and You just showed me how easy it was to finish!!! Thank you

[@danameredith4662]

Oh my gosh!! I watched this video twice and then tried it on a table runner I am working on. Worked the first try!! First time ever in 40 some years I haven't had to fight to finish the binding. Thank you for sharing,

[@chelseaderouchey9152]

I also watch this every time I finish a quilt. genius trick. Thank you so much!

[@christifranks1116]

This is my FAVORITE method for binding. Thank you for your excellent instruction!

[@kellyrobinson5122]

Every time I join the bindings I have to watch a video on how to join them correctly! Finally a method I can remember!

[@jaclynn3408]

This is my go to video for every single binding I do. Thank you so much!

[@emilyfryer9172]

Finally found "The Trick!" that makes sense to me. Watched so many binding videos and the joining of the ends always stumps me. I did it right on the first attempt for the first time ever! THANK YOU!!

[@GrandmaMeesh]

Me too! I literally screamed with joy when it just boom worked! Thank you thank you thank you!

[@marijones6137]

@@GrandmaMeesh lol, I screamed with joy too!

[@GrandmaMeesh]

@@marijones6137 YAY for joy! 😂

[@vickioneill1766]

UO

[@margueriteshier9394]

@@GrandmaMeesh wonderful hope to re ember thanks

[@janw7157]

I love that you pin it and check to make sure it fits and isn't twisted. Takes the fear out of it for me. Am keeping this video, thank you for making it.

[@sueschnack1264]

Wow! You made the joining of the binding sooooo easy - wonderful clear direction!

[@jea4205]

I've watched many videos but this one is the best! After years of quilting I finally get it... thanks so much :)

[@Sandi-c4b]

I have used this method many times & it is the BEST & easiest I have found!!

[@jackiegrattan7435]

I always have to stop and look up how to finish so I thank you for sharing your skill and memory trick. This will save lots of fretting for me.

[@jlmahr0110]

Holy cow this is THE BEST tutorial on how to join binding I have seen. I could not do it properly until I watched this! ❤

[@lindafielding9911]

This video may be from 6 years ago, but it is the best video out there to join the ends of your binding. I refer to this video every time. Thank you so much!!!😎🧵🍁

[@cgerber246]

This method is the one I plan to use from now on!!! Thank you, Bonnie!!

[@christinecook6912]

This is the best demonstration for this technique I have found!! Thank You!

[@Oontaka]

Best tutorial for joining ends of binding. I have it in my favorites and watch it each time before finishing my binding! THANK YOU!!!!!

[@karennixon360]

I have always struggled doing this last bit. This is just magic, I love this method. Thank you for sharing

[@quilterarrenia1594]

Coming back to say thank you for this; I know it's been 5 years but this just saved my sanity again!

[@susankeogh5912]

This is the very best video on joining bindings!! I use this method when dress making as well. Thank you so much

[@karenthatcher9737]

This was super helpful! What a great method. After watching several other videos that ended up being so awkward and difficult when trying to sew the ends together this was a dream. Thank you so much for your tip!!

[@ldtoner]

Best explanation for this technique EVER!!!!!! Thank you!

[@kathysylvia2812]

Fantastic tutorial. Worked like a charm the first time. Will be using this method from now on!

[@kittyobrien393]

Thank you so much. I have been struggling. But not after watching this video. Sat down, did it and it worked first time. Love you

[@JP-np6rp]

At last, simple, clear and I can actually see to follow. Thank you. Best binding video ever

[@latanyaclark7205]

❤❤❤ OMG!!! I wish I had found your post a couple of weeks ago, I have looked almost every night for a post that explains and shows how to simply bind both ends, simple and quick…your post I will keep in my saved posts! Thank you so much, I am forever grateful and thankful you posted this!!! ❤❤❤

[@taurigal]

This is absolute magic! No more fancy tools that you can't find, no twisting and cursing, no problems. And it works. Every. Time. Love it! Thank you for sharing this video!

[@4233melinda]

This video with this binding tip is so understandable and clear. Thank you so much for this video!

[@jpbijaczyk]

Oh my goodness gracious. This is the best way to remember how to join those ends! Finally I will always remember how to do it. Best directions I have ever heard and easiest too. So glad I found this gem! ❤😊

[@miettecrawford6622]

This is probably the easiest way I have seen yet. Thank you

[@gailpells8033]

I could KISS you ladies!!!!! Except for the camera not following your move when you lifted up the "A," this was so perfect and easy to understand. I had to watch it a couple times, but my binding is perfect thanks to you!!! The hardest thing on the whole table runner!!!!!!!

[@janetfoster778]

Ya!!!! I did it using your excellent easy steps. I should have left a bigger opening so had to open a bit. But finally I managed it. You are such a help!! Bless you!! Janet

[@1SentPenny]

I’m always the last person to the party! I am a beginning binder and this video is THE BEST demonstration / explanation of how to do it! Thank you!

[@sharonthomas4992]

I also watch this every time I get to the binding ! It’s the best yet !

[@karenhall9039]

I understood the basics of finishing the binding, but every single time, when it came time to put the two ends together to sew them, I'd get it twisted. Sometimes multiple times before I could get it right. Also frequently sewed it on the 'wrong' diagonal. This is the first video I've seen that explains so clearly how to *easily* avoid both mistakes. Thank you so much for this. Saved my sanity!

[@lynnk1086]

Thank you, thank you for sharing this. You are the first one to make this any easy process.

[@DenyseKerr]

Thank you for this video! The easiest to understand of all the "ending the binding" videos I have viewed!❤

[@jansingersvideos]

Great explainer - I was reading a garment pattern instructions and just couldn't visualize this. Used your method, and I have a perfect join! THANKS!

[@JulieWhitworth-w1x]

Everytime I need to bind a quilt I watch this video. The easier and best explained EVER!

[@50marmalade]

This worked like a dream, i may need to put it on every time i bind a quilt but it's worth it for the finish you get from this method. thanks so much Bonnie.

[@susannebasham5962]

Thank you. I will keep and watch everytime! Just the best!!

[@barbaraitaliano404]

I found this tutorial just this morning, and have shared this method 7 times, with about 200 women during a quilting demo at my favorite quilt shop...and now it's the favorite method we've ever seen! I can't believe that anyone would use any other method! This is so simple and makes so much sense!! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!

[@BeHappii1]

Thank you for sharing this amazing tutorial! Easy to remember and very effective.

[@suegallivan735]

Thank you for this post. I just made three table runners and used this for the binding. It saved me so much time. I was taught the kiss and turn method, but this is so much easier.

[@deborahjpinson6551]

I just found this video today and thank you so much. I thought it was so hard but you made it so easy. I got it the first time!

[@kathleencoleman470]

Thank you so much for sharing. I have struggled with attaching binding ends for 40 years. Perfect ending.

[@kathywalsh9312]

Just watched again with another successful binding joining - I can’t tell you how many times I’ve used this - not only do I quilt - I make placemats and this tip is just the best - thank you so much for the clear concise instructions 😊

[@rebeccajackson6798]

Clearest tutorial ever. I have wasted so much time trying to work out how to join binding ends, always hit and mis.Thank you so much this tutorial has helped me immensly.

[@lisasorensen8981]

Thank you!!! This is very helpful. I confess that I look this video up for every quilt.

[@papercents]

Oh my goodness, thank you, thank you, thank you! Your method makes sense to me -- followed it and just joined my binding ends on my quilt and it worked perfectly. I was so afraid that I would mess it up, that I've been using the pocket method - but no more -- putting this video in my saved folder right now! Thank you!

[@elaineadair]

Yeeaaaa - this works better than my own fumbling method. The "A" suggestion also was helpful. Looks good!

[@marywidman4766]

The piece of fabric to use for "measuring" is very helpful. One of these days, I will remember, but for now, I need a reminder every time.

[@Karen-fd5em]

This is by far the most valued tutorial for me - thanks to your instructions I can easily and quickly finish my quilts!!! Thank You!!

[@carlaboerman9902]

Two words: THANK YOU. I have so much trouble with this last step. Your process worked perfectly.

[@janetmartin-tn5lx]

I pull this up every time I bind a quilt! Life saver! Thank you!

[@sharonhickey5313]

Thank you so much. That was great instruction and I got it right first time after watching you. I was going a little crazy before finding your tutorial, as kept getting it wrong. Thank you again 😘🥂

[@bettymaerobinsonwilliams828]

I spent hours watching joining videos before I found yours. Using your video, joining the ends was the only part of the quilt I did not have to unsew and resew, often more than once. Thank you!

[@somebodyelse138]

I know I'm a bit late to the party, but thank you so much for this tutorial. I'm a fairly new sewer and only do binding once in a blue moon, but I've watched a different tutorial every time I've needed to join a binding and this is the first time I've ever joined my binding correctly, first time. I've got you bookmarked for future reference.

[@Akumatron]

That lay over technique is genius and helped me a lot just now thank you so much.

[@melanieadams7931]

Thank you for this video. Have watch a bunch of videos and always struggled because the binding was always twisted. First time after watching this video was perfect. Wish I saw this when I first started quilting.

[@alexmacnamara8546]

You are the Queen Bee! Of all the videos I have watched on binding, your method is HANDS DOWN the most clearly shown and explained. Thank you!

[@nanette7fl]

I know this is an old post, by 4 yrs, but THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! I'm binding baby items (diaper pants & bassinet sheets) and this video has saved my sanity!! I was really struggling with closing up the binding and yes my previous method was ok but now they look perfect. Just like the joining 'belongs' there!! (It's been over 30 years since I did any thing baby, as I'm a grandma now lol) But I made myself a couple of sticky notes and attached them to the pattern directions :)

[@marilyncooper3271]

This is the most valuable video I have found for putting the binding on. Thanks for posting.

[@Mosshikes]

Thank you!!!! I finally have a way to remember how to do this. Best video I found on this!!!

[@lindagillian8157]

Magic!! Thank you!! I have ripped it out 7 times so far!!

[@sarahpretty374]

I keep coming back to this video because your instructions are so good- thank you!!

[@cherylpaul8204]

Thank you for this tip. You make it easy to do with NO extra fancy expensive tools.