This should really be FINISHING FRIDAY! I finished my autumn quilt and the Halloween table runner! It took a lot of time and work, but it was all worth it to have these done in time to use them this year.
I want to highlight the way I bind my quilts. It may take a little longer than the way I was taught to do it, but the results are perfect corners. You pin only one side at a time, which makes all the difference.
First, pin down the entire first side, and mark a line at a 45 degree angle going from the corner outward at least a quarter of an inch. You then sew a quarter inch from the edge and when you hit the diagonal angle follow that down and off the material. If anything, you can sew a little prior to the line.
Fold the excess binding away from the quilt. make sure the binding lines up even with the next side we will be working on. You can pin the binding down parallel to the 45 degree angle to help hold it in place. Then fold the binding back down, laying it right on top of your quilt. Pin the next side down. Sew, starting a quarter inch away from the edge. Repeat until the quilt is bound.
When you finish off your quilt, you will get a perfect mitered edge. It may take a little longer to make these than usual, but the results are well worth the time!
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