Step 5: Binding the Triangle Quilt

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

I tried some new things with this binding. Mostly, I tried real binding. And a technique that would look much better if I could sew a straight line. But I cannot. Not for my life.

I used:

• 'Machine Binding Tutorial' from CluckCluckSew. This is a slightly different technique that results in the binding stitching being seen on the quilt top (instead of the top binding).
• 'Binding Odd Angles' from AnkasTreasures. You basically need the same technique to bind odd angles as you bind corners on a quilt. This takes a lot of practice.
• 'How to Bind inside Corners' from AnkasTreasures. Binding inside corners requires a quick snip of the fabric. Not too tricky, just don't snip too much!
• Finishing Binding with a Mitered Edge from AnkasTreasures. A tutorial for connecting the two ends of the binding with a 45 degree seam, instead of a straight seam. Use this if you want the seams to match your continuous binding seams.
• 'Sewing Binding to Quilt' from McCallsQuilting. This tutorial includes some illustrative diagrams for attaching the binding.
• As a general tip, you might want to hand stitch the mitered edges of the binding corners after you've finished machine sewing them. Extra security.

1. How To: Cut Isosceles Triangles Without Templates 10/13/2013
2. How To: Assemble an Isosceles Triangle Quilt Top 10/16/2013
3. Step 1: Isosceles Triangle Quilt Top Completed 10/18/13
4. TARDIS Applique 10/27/13
5. Coordinating Pillowcases for the Isosceles Triangle Quilt 11/6/13
6. Step 2: Isosceles Triangle Quilt Backing Assembly 3/18/15
7. Step 3: Isosceles Triangle Quilt Sandwich-ing 4/1/15
8. Attaching the TARDIS Applique 4/8/15
9. Step 4: Machine Quilting the Isosceles Triangle Quilt 4/15/15
10. How To: Continuous Double Bias Binding Strips 4/22/15
11. Step 5: Binding the Isosceles Triangle Quilt 4/29/15
12. A Review of the Isosceles Triangle Quilt 5/6/15