Super Simple Binding

Today folks, it's all about joining binding. My process has evolved, and now it's down to such an easy process that I don't even think about it anymore! 

I used to be really confused about which piece went where, the angles, and which way to sew. But with this super simple way to join binding, I just pin, sew, cut, overlap, sew, and finish. No confusion whatsoever. Want to see how? Then follow along!

Prepare 2 1/2" binding strips, and fold down 2 1/2" at one end, pinning in place halfway down on the edge of the quilt.

Start sewing the binding on approximately 6-8" below that fold.

Stop sewing when there's 6" to 8" left before the starting fold. That fold is at the very bottom of the picture below. 

Remove the quilt from the machine, and smooth out the remaining binding toward the starting fold.

Cut the excess binding where it touches the starting fold. The cut is on the top piece in the picture below.

Unpin, and unfold both pieces.

Overlap them, right sides together, just as you would to join binding strips. Pin in place.

Stitch from corner on top to corner on bottom, but don't trim yet. Lay the binding against the quilt top to double check length.

Once it checks out, trim the triangle, 

press the seam open, and press the fold. Continue stitching down the binding, 

and it's done. How fast and easy was that? No fuss, no muss! Give it a try the next time it's time to bind.

Happy Quilting!