Best Ever Binding Tip | Episode 110

In this episode, The Opinionated Quilter shows you how to perfectly miter the corners of your binding. In addition, she names the winner of the Celtic Charm quilt top, announces the new giveaway and demonstrates how different people can choose to make the same quilt in different ways.

[@bettybyers4698]

I just want to thank you Maureen for all your opinions. Your advise is so practical. Even though you have a quilt shop, I love that you encourage us not to waste fabric and to use up what we have. I love your videos. You give me a sense of freedom to do things that make sense to me.

[@victorialevy4766]

I’m still laughing over the look on Maureen‘s face when she tried to say “… Rather than relying on a Lego stuck down with gum.“ The look on her face was her opinion. Love these videos keep them coming. We learn so much.

[@jackiematsumura2649]

Yes- Even if you don’t have a quarter inch foot, some machines have a stitch selection which moves the needle and sets the stitch length (2.0) for piecing. Then the edge of the regular foot is the guide. I know Babylock’s and Brothers have this.

[@connie651000]

I love the honesty and your opinions they make my soul flutter. The best thing is to be honest. I love your videos.

[@chickad5820]

You just Flutter my heart with your binding tip. I bind just like you. This tip makes perfect sense to my brain. I appreciate your opinions and tips and tricks and especially your patterns. I save every video. Thanks for always sharing your opinions and advice. It's truly PRICELESS and Flutters my scattered brain into knowledge and success. Woohoo, I WIN at sewing with these videos. God Bless Maurine daily for sharing her knowledge and her personal success with all of us. Babs near Tombstone AZ USA

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I enjoy your videos, opinions and hearing what you have to say as it's always solid, practical quilting advice. Oh, I love the binding tip and can't wait to try it. Thank you bunches!!! :) Di

[@jannmier3487]

Great binding tip. I am never pleased with the corners on my quilts. Will try it immediately while I “flutter” my eyelashes.

[@caw3258]

Flutter is a lovely quilt to finish, and I will try giving the binding turn just that little bit of extra ease on my next quilt.

[@wendydonenko3655]

Thank you for sharing the binding tip, will definitely be giving that a try. I also watch Power Tools with Thread. Learning new things keeps us all young lol. The flutter quilt is lovely. Thanks for another giveaway.

[@rosehixon2790]

❤flutter. I loved the binding tip. I’m going to enter my first show at the state fair this year and it was worried about my binding corners. Thank you thank you thank you.

[@dbledni]

Thanks for the binding tip! Also, I handle my scrap generation as you do. 1. I plan the fabric purchase so I have what I need and 2. I keep making blocks and use them for pillows or table toppers. BUT recently I started 2 sampler SAL/BOM quilts - and I'm generating a TON of scraps! Ugh. I'll be making project bags and whatnots 'till they come out of my ears! 😅

[@annab8857]

Thank you for that binding tip! I'll be sure to give it a try. The quilt top flutter is beautiful! I did make a butterfly quilt for myself this winter and I enjoy the spring colors ❤

[@jkscott5865]

Flutter. Very pretty quilt. I also have trouble with good binding corners. The tip was helpful.

[@lesliefatout4731]

Love that binding tip! It makes SUCH GOOD SENSE, as it accommodates the thickness of the quilt sandwich.

[@cyn4rest]

Love the binding tip you shared. In addition, I stop sewing short of the corner and fold binding strip up and to the right (just like normal) and Finger Crease the fold edge - replace binding and continue sewing towards the corner stopping at the visible crease you made where it intersects your sewing line. Perfect placement every time no matter what your chosen seam allowance is. Happy sewing. Love your Channel!

[@kaywhaley6694]

Learned this binding trick from Deb Tucker awhile back. Works every time and it was a game changer for me.

[@bethkoch11]

Good tip on the binding, I'll definitely try it. I'm like you, I usually have 2 or 3 good corners, and one or 2 not so much. I really like the quilt behind you, and I remembered that I have that book! It's a nice pattern for big prints.

[@jenniferreinke9898]

Great binding tip! Thank you. I always seem to have one corner that is wonky. The " flutter" top is very peaceful in the colors you chose.

[@genawalter401]

Flutter! 😊 I am excited to try that tip about binding and mitered corners. ❤

[@ccreel64]

Great binding tip Maureen! Thank you so much.

[@papercents]

I too enjoy machine embroidery applique projects and have been using my Scan n Cut for years - I enjoy it so much that I recently upgraded to the Scan n Cut that can link to the Brother Luminaire 2. I've never understood my friends that have scan n cuts that still are hand trimming their applique. So sweet of you to give Becky of Power Tools with Thread a shout out - she has some great videos and her teaching method is great as well. Thank you for your video! Happy sewing!

[@grammykhernandez3051]

Seeing that little trick about the binding made my heart flutter!!

[@dorisr2832]

Lovely colors in the Flutter top. Can't wait to try the binding tip. Same here: some good, some not so good and could never really figure out why.

[@cathybabnick7326]

What a lovely flutter!

[@C123abc]

I saw that tip with the gum too and eww! I've also seen some other iffy things on Instagram and would hope people would only follow "tips" from trusted sources like yourself. Thanks for that binding tip! Yes, I've always been told to make sure it was even and yes, my corners aren't always perfect. Can't wait to try this out. Happy sewing!

[@susankennedy-yu8uc]

I agree with Carols way to piece the small yellow bars as one piece. But to address doing the bottom row, instead of piecing the way the directions say, I’d just leave off that row of the pattern, top and bottom. Avoids having to piece it two ways. The partial blocks don’t need to have that yellow piece.

[@sweetcake405]

I have had fits with binding on the corners, this makes so much sense, thank you so much, love the flutter top also

[@shawnaleewhitney6630]

So glad Denise pointed out the inversion on the diagram in the last video! I kept looking at that and thinking the flying geese were turned, but kept thinking maybe I was wrong and had missed something in tte tutorial! 😅

[@jessicawakefield4833]

Flutter- such a great binding tip!

[@annduvall3835]

Flutter! Love the name of the quilt top!

[@lucilegubbins4433]

I thought this was great I have to try that tip. Oh, the flutter top, I love the colors.

[@lynnschick-xm1lz]

Flutter! Love the binding tip.

[@sallypoultney4331]

I love the way you flutter to the steps in a quilt. Loved your binding tip for perfect minored corners.

[@allisonredding2448]

Flutter is a very pretty quilt top.

[@sharonpieller253]

I am going to try your tip on mitered binding on the top I just finished. Thank so much for the tip. I love your flutter top.

[@wandawalker4191]

Thank you for the tip, I will try it. Sometimes my corners seem to sort of round out and are not perfect miters. The flutter quilt is sweet!

[@doreenstewart7341]

I like the name flutter. I always use the same method for binding the corners, but haven’t tried the extra fabric trick. Thanks

[@user-ln6vb9tl6m]

the flutter quilt is very pretty

[@anniec7041]

I will be putting binding on soon and will try this method. Thanks! Flutter!

[@diannplatt-roberts8692]

Love the colors in the "flutter " top. I also watch Power Tools with Thread. I'm not an embroidery person but she has given me so many regular quilting tips over the years.

[@vernatilleman4065]

Appreciate the binding tip. I have the same experience 3 great corners and 1 that just doesn’t behave!

[@kerryl4031]

I thought you turned the geese round to show it was half the size! LOL! Thank you for the binding tip - I've always done it with the fold on the edge too. Never too old to learn something new.

[@user-fk3gd8zx5p]

This is the way my friend taught me to do bindings when I started quilting. It works great for me.

[@kristywilliams9181]

Thank you for the binding tip, will try it on the next quilt.

[@annarutledge6140]

Ohhhh I can’t wait to try your binding tip!

[@Treaclepuff]

Thank you for that binding tip! I will give it a try! I also appreciate the block construction tip too! I love the 3-yard quilts, and they do a LOT of strip work to make it easier to put the top together. I like the "Flutter" quilt top too! It's really pretty! Congratulations to the winner of the Celtic top!

[@bettyechapman3053]

I love the flutter to.🎉🎉

[@katrinahough290]

This weekend, I sorted through stacks of fabrics in my closet. In sorting, I realized that I have a LOT of left over backing fabrics. My goal for the rest of this year, is to use those fabrics for the rest of my Secret Santa gifts. I know I'll be using some for my Mother-In-Law's Christmas present. I'm going to make her a Quilted Hug shawl with fabrics left over from a quilt that I made for her 4 years ago. Whoo hoo! All I'll have to purchase for that is 2 yards of fleece and they're on sale!

[@abigail01441]

Thank you for the mitered corner tip.

[@beautifulstream3900]

It was so great to see you today in your quilt shop.

[@theopinionatedquilter]

thanks so much for coming in. I enjoyed our visit.

[@stitchinginthebarn8307]

Thank you for the clarification and binding tip. I'll try that on my next binding. Congratulations Carla! The flutter quilt is lovely! Thank you for hosting another giveaway. Have a great week!

[@WendyQuattrone]

I just discovered your channel and subscribed. Would love to finish the Flutter quilt. Thank you!

[@amydavis8924]

Thanks for a great tip on corners!

[@peggygunderson5578]

Great binding tip and I will definitely try it out.

[@michele6708]

Great episode today! Thanks for the binding tip. I think previously I actually unintentionally corrected away from doing that because I wasn’t being precise, and my last two bindings were slightly off. The chewing gum “tip” is gross, but using some tacky wall putty or something to stick a lego or other guide in place when you need a nonstandard measurement might be worth a try? IDK. Tape is a pain to get precisely placed, and some of the longer flat lego bricks might give a better ledge. The removable putty might be easier to place and remove cleanly. Bonus, no gross mouth germs! 😂 I appreciate the two-way ongoing “conversation” across your episodes as you share the tips, tricks, corrections, and alternatives others post.

[@mariavaldez7147]

Thanks so much for the binding tip. I've been lining up the corners perfectly, and I am always disappointed in the way they turn out. I just figured that something was wrong with me! Thanks again. You made my day with the lego and gum method!

[@janetdarrah1222]

FLUTTER I like all your suggestions on different subjects. I've subscribed to your channel long ago and used them. One thing I still have a lot of trouble with is attaching the two ends of binding to a quilt sandwich, I've tried multiple times with different techniques, I get so frustrated so I end up just sewing a straight seam to put them together. I live your videos. Have a wonderful day.

[@taniadressler585]

My heart would flutter if I won this top! Great episode about the binding! Thanks

[@JeanMcDoniel]

You teach so many great things! I would love the FLUTTER quilt top to finish. Thank you for all you do!

[@joanmcfadyen]

Great tip on binding. I’m going to give it a try!

[@juliaconner5445]

Great binding tip! I'll definitely try it.

[@karenwhitley7211]

Well that makes sense so the fold compensates for the thickness. Brilliant!

[@lisagosen1179]

I will definitely try this binding tip on my next quilt. Mine are always hit or miss.

[@1228Rhonda]

I fluttered onto your KZbin and got a terrific tip. Thank you

[@hollykarlsen1792]

If you haven’t seen Sharon Schamber’s video on perfect straight binding, I highly recommend it. It’s the most thorough one I’ve seen. It is not the fastest method, but the results are worth it if you are fussy about your binding.

[@ciaobella8151]

I’d be all a flutter if I won this quilt!

[@lauraaustin4795]

Great binding tip..Thank you!

[@conniesnyder9463]

Great Tip for binding.

[@stevemcmillin2737]

I am trying that tip for binding on my next project! I bet it gives me just enough extra fabric for better corners. I feel like the walking foot that came with my machine should be a good foot. I was having tons of problems with it and thought it was me or the machine. I finally sprung for the $160 dollar walking foot from Brother and will probably never take it off my machine. I just love that thing. Proper tool for the job.

[@allysonrandel7588]

Love the colors of the flutter top. I really like simple colorful patterns.

[@bettyechapman3053]

This was probably my favorite episode yet.💥💥💥

[@paularashley-tw5pv]

Flutter is beautiful. I Love watching you I have learned so much. Thank you

[@lynnlockardquilting]

Flutter is a beautiful quilt . I would love to win it. Love your videos. Have a Wonderful Day 😊

[@GeminiPeg]

A FLUTTER quilt top would be fun to finish.

[@annduvall3835]

Thanks for the tip!

[@lcsd863]

Yow, I will have try that binding tip❤

[@susanrichtarcik5672]

OK. My heart is a flutter over your binding tip. Like you I ALWAYS have at least 1 corner that turns out awful. So yes I am going to try this for sure. Also plan to try thr Lego (gum) trick. Who knew ??.??????

[@valeriemacdonald2831]

Already subscribed. Going to try this corner idea on my next project…Flutter!

[@user-eo7kw5sb5t]

Flutter. I like your channel .

[@marinaabad4995]

The Lego tip was funny, I'm sure the tipper was mocking all the other tips for a quarter inch seam, such as stacking layers of painter's tape or washi tape to form a ridge as the guide, instead of a proper foot. What about those that have top bobbin cases that you need to remove all the tape to change a bobbin? If you want to save money to pay for the sewing foot or guide, Temu is a great resource for pins, needles, clips, rulers, scissors, beads, thread, and other quilting notions, for 80% or more off the retail and even much less than Amazon prices. 10" long wooden clappers for $13-14 each, I now have four clappers at that price. Woolen mats at unbelievable prices, like a third of the price. You have to look and read all the photos which is where the descriptions are and really look at all the info on the item such as size. Some items are the headline price but if you choose other size or color, the price might be higher. Always check that. Free shipping but orders have to be over $15 and you can get credit with no return of one item per order. So, if something you bought for $2 wasn't what you expected, what have you got to lose? A lot of the items are brand name without no brand name listed and no pretty packaging, usually just a cellophane bag. That's a lot of the savings there plus no mark up. The downside is, delivery is usually 10-14 days, but if they miss the delivery date, you get a $5 credit. As to made by slave labor, Temu denies that (their headquarters are in Boston). How do you know that much of the brand name notions you buy, made in China, are not made with slave labor? As to all the stuff we buy, from electronics to kitchenware to shoes, most likely use slave labor. Not in the factory manufacture of the product, but in the raw material resources used to make products. Have you seen the child exploitation slave labor used in mining cobalt? and other raw materials? Who picks cotton at exploitation prices? India, China, and other less developed nations. So, if you are an ethical person, and want to avoid human exploitation, environmentally safe practices, and stop climate change, make sure you only use cotton grown in the US (Texas & Virginia has cotton farming) and manufactured items only grown or made in the US, including mined materials. As to the Temu fabric, not so great. It's still a bargain, but not much variety and precuts are not true to size like other companies. For example, 9x7 inch rectangles, 4.5 inch squares, and strip rolls, 2.5 x 20 inches, and only about 20 strips. The site uses the term Jelly Roll which is not a true Jelly Roll and infringing on Trademark/Copyright name. Who invented the term should contact Temu and tell them not to use the name Jelly Roll. There are some good deals in garment fabric especially especially polyester chiffon, and other such fabrics, but not quilting cotton. I did buy 21 rectangles of Japanese style print fabric with dark red, blue, and black dyes and with a metallic lines on it. I measured the pieces, zigzagged the edges, washed with a Tide pod, a color catcher, the hottest water, and then dried too extra dry. The color catchers had little dye on them and the pieces didn't shrink, and the metallic printing on them in excellent condition. The fabric had a good feel to it, not like Ruby Star feel, but like a Cherrywood fabric cotton feel. They have great prices and good quality on trims, such as lace, I haven't tried the ribbons. Great prices on decorative items for embellishments and the quality was good.

[@debbierice4208]

Don't use chewing gum. For removable hold, use museum putty or museum paste. For permanent repair or hold use a silicone putty like shugru or a resin.

[@jeane.2722]

thx

[@colettesorrells9015]

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[@joanmcfadyen]

Flutter please!❤

[@denicekorcal5262]

Flutter!

[@hollywaddell6727]

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[@SandraHickey-hc3qb]

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[@normatulloch376]

A quarter inch foot is not that expensive!

[@pgimnich]

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[@joycethurman5546]

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[@ingehoward3908]

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[@annehorton3716]

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[@victorialevy4766]

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