1
Sometimes a quilt just calls for a bit of something extra when it comes to binding. If your quilt is reversible, why not make a two-sided binding using Bonnie Browning's tip from her book, Borders & Finishing Touches 2.
Cut strips from two different fabrics. To determine the cut width of the strips, add the width of the required seam allowances to the desired width of the finished binding. For example, a 1/2" finished binding will require strips cut 1 1/4" wide: 1/2" for the finished binding + 1/4" for the seam allowance needed to join the two strips + 1/2" for the seam allowances needed to apply the binding to the quilt.
Sew the two contrasting strips together lengthwise using a 1/4" seam. Press the seam allowance open. Sew to the front of quilt using a 1/2" seam. Fold the binding to the back of the quilt, turn under 1/2" to cover the stitching line, and use matching thread to blindstitch or hand stitch the turned edge.
See more great binding ideas in Episode 609 with Bonnie Browning here.
.jpg "2019 Sponsor - BERNINA Q 24")
