Machine Binding:: Following Raes Cheater Binding tutorial, fold and press your excess backing fabric to create your binding. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Thank you. We offer affordable hosting, web hosting Begin sewing the first two strips together by laying them right sides {RS} together and pinning along the edge youre going to sew. This post may contain affiliate links. Ill be back for patterns. Once youre satisfied with the arrangement, stack your strips in order. Join me on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest to stay up to date on all things Made by Rae. And get our free printable packet when you subscribe for updates! To get the quilt in my machine, I rolled up the quilt to the side [], I just finished my first quilt and used your cheat for the bindingso wonderful!! After cutting outthe pattern pieces for a given garment, select the biggest scraps and press them flat. For a self-professed non-quilter, Rae of Made by Rae created a very cute and colorful baby quilt with her Crayon Box project, and our proverbial hats are off to her! I made my very first quilt en used this binding methode Im very proud of it and hve to make moooooore quilts! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I was recently asked to finish a quilt with your method and I was not exactly sure how to do this. Love the name! **. I can never cut anything straight and the idea of cutting binding and then attaching it always intimidated me (one of the reasons it took me so long to try a quilt), and though my first project is almost finished (have to do the binding), Ill definitely try it next time. Ill have to add them to my never-ending To-Do List. Thank you so much, a new Grandma, forgot how I used to do this! Cut Fabric E into 16x20 rectangles. Be sure to keep your paired prints together, kitty-corner from each other, as shown in the photo above. What Is a Serial Cheater? Add to that the fact that they are quite simply the best way one can use multiple fabric prints or colors in one place. Make a square template 7x7 out of a piece of cardboard or a manila folder. [] young house love) since this will be my first blanket attempt. I love this! Research shows that cheating can indeed repeat itself over the lifespan. But look, you got a great sewing machine mat out of it! Sew together the 2.5" squares into four-patch blocks. Quilting, Cross Stitch & Travel Adventures, Crafts (mostly quiting), Books, Travel and other Adventures. one of the MANY reasons i need a sewing machine! "In addition to the (quilt) tutorial, I wanted to share another trick I use to bend the rules here on the blog, which is that I bind my quilts using the backing instead of making separate binding. Watch. Wish me [], [] pull it to the front for binding which I have seen done before, but never done myself. Pin in place. Step 1: After quilting the layers of your quilt together, trim the batting along the outside of the quilt right to the edge of the quilt top. I am sure The Fabric Exchange has so many choices of fabric for this kind of project.. Hi, just curious what this design of quilting is called? 2019 Made by Rae | Site by Form & Flourish, Sewing Patterns, Tutorials and Projects by Rae. All that remained was binding. Naming and shaming is prohibited This includes naming someone who has cheated, exploited, or generally misbehaves. Patchwork patterns range from basic to intricate, the simplest made by stitching together assorted fabric squares of equal size.. thanks for this tutorial. I love the simplicity, and it is oh so cute!! Naming and shaming is prohibited This includes naming someone who has cheated, exploited, or generally misbehaves. Take your 1.5" squares and lay them out over the top of your white background pieces. I dont have enough fabric left over to bind the quilt Im working on and the store is out. And thanks to this awesome tutorial, I could do it using overhang from my []. Now the secret's out . Pinned it. Step 8: Fold backing over again at the quilt top edge so that it again overlaps the quilt top by 1/2." Finally, a note about pre-packaged bias binding: if you prefer, you can purchase pre-made bias binding already cut, pieced, and folded at most fabric stores. Rae here again with another repost of a colorful tutorial I wrote for Sew Mama Sew back in 2010. my "blog" related to quilts and other things that interest me. Scraps (if you've got them) or fabric in various red/pink prints. Sew the two strips together using a 1/4 seam allowance {SA}. The short end will measure slightly larger than what we need {we only need 17}. Your CMDR flies spaceships and participates in exploring a 1:1 scale Milky Way, trade between star systems, bounty-hunting wanted ships, discover alien lifeforms, and even pirate other ships for their cargo. Then I repeat with the other half of the scrap.Because you are cutting diagonally, these strips are called "bias strips," and theyare stretchy and flexible for putting a nice finish on curved areas like necklines and armholes. They are a little wider than the typical placemat and also slightly shorter in length than most placemats. Theres a lot of people that I think would really enjoy your content. Naming someone with the intent of not shaming them, such as bounty for Thanks! We dont use placemats a ton in our house, but I do love using fabric mats under things. Follow us on Pinterest for more sewing inspiration. I am in the process of making a full size quilt and I love simple. Would there be a problem using it on a quilt that size? But trust me, you'll want to take the time to do this!7. I am such a bias tape hater. (This is a tip I picked up from Linda when she participated in the Supernova quilt-along.) Keep your other three squares pinned, so you don't lose track of which corner they go on!9. Do you know if they make any plugins to safeguard against hackers? Webcontract no. Thats what I love to hear I hope this helps you check that off your want to list. The secret to this quilt is that you start with 36 squares so you dont have to cut out any triangles. 1.5 larger on all sides to give you wiggle room for your binding. All rights reserved. so cute!! 13x17, ** All of your Fabrics A-E need to be the full width of fabric {WOF} not fat quarters. Then line up one of the diagonaledges with the 1.25" mark on your ruler, and cut again, to create a 1.25" wide strip: Continue cutting the strips until they get too short to be useful; I usually prefer to use strips that are at least a foot (12") long; you can see below that I stopped cutting when my strips measured about 11." That Andrea, So talented!! Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial. Oh boy those stinkin to-do lists :). Step 8: Fold backing over again at the quilt top edge so that it again overlaps the quilt top by 1/2. Repeat this method all the way around the quilt until you have the entire quilt backing folded and pinned. Here I'll show you how to take the backing and fold it over the edge of the quilt to finish it. WebCarpet Rug Binding in Tempe on YP.com. Can you show me how to do it on a scalloped edge? After you've sewn the strips together, open the strips up so they look like this: Trim the seam allowances so they are not wider than the strip itself, and clip corners to 1/4". It is worth your time at this point to evaluate the size and evenness of your squares. Love this tutorial! I find it easiest just to use the leftover scraps after I've cut out a pattern. Change). You can see more quilts Ive made - plus a free quilt pattern here on my quilts page! I used Rae's Cheater Binding tutorial that creates binding From the squared up short end, measure 13 and cut perpendicular to your strips. WebMar 29, 2011 - This Pin was discovered by Michelle Tom. I thought so. My mother kept telling me that once I finished the quilting that my aunt would do my binding because it was the hardest part. Thanks for demonstrating how to do a mitred corner. With very little expertise one can produce a very satisfying end product. I was nervous but I had so much fun! I was determined to do it myself and googled for an easy way to do it. Like I said before, I love this project. [] the back of the rugs. I recently finished a set of placemats using thistutorialas a combination Christmas/housewarming gift for a friend using two Cotton+Steel prints and a coordinating cotton couture solid. WebQuick notice. You are a lifesaver! Step 7: Fold the backing in half again (I drew a line in the first photo with marker so you can see where) to line up raw edge with edge of quilt top. Join me on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest to stay up to date on all things Made by Rae. : ) Take your first white piece, with the 1.5" squares pinned onto the corners. These are cute. Disclaimer: I am not a Real Quilter. Today. I have never taken a quilting class before, nor do I have any other kind of training in the quilting department besides that Made by Rae | It never looked good on back. i love andrea. I know this probably breaks some rules about binding your quilt and has some of you real quilters spitting out your coffee, but I have found this to be a quick and painless way to bind my quilts. **Note, you can bind this table runner traditionally if you'd like. I used this bonding method but did 3 1/2 or 4 1/2 around the edge for a wider binding. Thank you. WebRae pretends she can quilt (and shares a quick quilting tutorial) Made by Rae. Hello there! * Continue sewing the rows together and pressing in alternating directions until all six rows are complete. Created On: May 30, 2012 |Updated: May 30, 2012|. WebLEARN TO SEW EASY BINDING ON SMALL SEWING PROJECTS USING A SEWING MACHINE - YouTube. Using the center line that you marked on your machine, sew a diagonal line across the 1.5" square, from corner to corner, as shown. I added a pillow too!http://mamabeefromthehive.blogspot.com/2011/02/hearts-on-string-table-runner.html. I was simply going for speed ( name that Cake song oh wait, I digress). If you have time you should visit their blogs. [] decided that I was gonna finish Aliannas quilt. Repeat above steps for additional strips of fabric {A-D}, so that you end up with {6} placemat tops, {6} placemat backs and {6} rectangles of batting. (I do sew.) Begin by squaring up {making a nice straight cut} one of the short ends. Now grab some of your unpaired pink and purple 2.5" squares (so, the prints from which you cut only one 2.5" square) and start laying them out in a row across the top, between the white pieces, alternating colors, as shown.3. **DO NOT stitch on the excess border of backing fabric only stitch on the layered placemat top.**. Please note that you are not pinning for sewing placement. You should now have a piece that looks like this.11. Disclaimer: I am not a Real Quilter. (LogOut/ Thanks!!! I especially like to make baby quilts because they are small and quick and double as play blankets as well as bedding. Thanks for the tip I will use it on my next quilt. This is great! Greetings! Backstitch at the beginning and end of each seam. I start with a stack of matched triangles and sew them all together in one go without lifting my presser foot or clipping my thread. 1 yard of white quilting cotton for base color, 1/4 yard of solid broadcloth in six different colors (regular quarters or fat quarters), 1 1/4 yard solid or near solid quilting cotton for back of quilt, 1 square yard square of cotton or bamboo batting (a little extra is helpful though, so you might want to cut a 42 square). 18. my baby quilt looks great for the first one. hard on. This works best for small baby or doll quilts. Youll have some excess fabric on each strip which you can add to your scrap pile for a later project. cheers. Making your own bias binding is something that is so easy to do! This Fall has been filled with quilt making projects and outings for us. Any recommendations? Here Ill show you how to take the backing and fold it over the edge of the quilt to finish it. All you have to do is adjust your backing size to be approx. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I quilt my layers together by stitching in the ditch along my horizontal and vertical seams. The pink line is the stitching line.Continue piecing the strips you cut together until you have the length that you need for your pattern or project. It certainly doesnt look as nice as home-made bias tape binding, but it makes me love quilting more. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. WebOct 3, 2018 - Explore Shirley Peabody's board "guilt binding" on Pinterest. 2019 Made by Rae | Site by Form & Flourish, Sewing Patterns, Tutorials and Projects by Rae. Thank you, Angela!You will need: scraps in 12 different prints of Color A (I'm using pink) scraps in 12 different prints of Color B (I'm using purple) 7 - 4.5" white squares 3 - 4.5" x 2.5" white rectangles piece of fabric for backing/binding, 15"-16" by 21"-22" 14" x 20" piece of battingFrom six of your pink prints: Cut two 2.5" squares and two 1.5" squares from each print.From the other six pink prints: Cut one 2.5" square and one 1.5" square from each print.From six of your purple prints: Cut two 2.5" squares and two 1.5" squares from each print.From the other six purple prints: Cut one 2.5" square and one 1.5" square from each print.1. [] used a lightweight natural cotton batting and backed the quilt with a cute flannel, followingMade By Raes Cheater Quilt Bind Off Method to finish it off. [] I did some google searches, and found a tutorial for easy peasy binding online. It is important to me, because I believe it is important to her. I am making this project during naptime today! You will need:fabric scraps or afat quarter of fabric rotary cutter and mat2"-wide quilter's ruler (or wider!). If you prefer to go this route, you'll want to find either 1/2"-wide single fold, or 1/4"-wide double fold bias; either can be substituted for 1.25"-wide (unfolded) bias binding used in my sewing patterns (and shown in this tutorial). Pin in place. If so, click the Like button below: Receive updates, free patterns, and/or feature your patterns on FreeQuiltPatterns.info! Using your rotary cutter, trim along the edges of the quilt top so that they are as even as possible. You can see it at http://prudentbaby.com/2011/11/by-craft/the-easiest-cheat-for-binding-a-quilt/ Seriously, they made it so easy. 2019 Made by Rae | Site by Form & Flourish, Sewing Patterns, Tutorials and Projects by Rae. Today we have a quilt project brought to you by Rae from Made by Raeforeasy quilt binding. Sew the squares together by stitching on either side of the center line with a 1/4 seam. More details on this binding method (including how I do the corners) are in my Cheater Bind-off Tutorial. Most of the time the bias binding is either single- or double-fold, which means it's been pre-folded and pressed before it's packaged. Used it today to finish grandbaby birthday quilt. I figured it was okay since these rugs were going to be []. Just made one today, so easy, but the finished product looks so impressive. Continue laying out your pink and purple squares, following the pattern you've established. Repeat the above steps until all of your 1.5" squares are sewn into corner triangles on your all of your white background pieces.12. I used the same trick for the chevron table runner (link to the free tutorial at Prudent Baby), but I started taking pictures of the process for myself while working on this [], What great tutorial. The only change I made to Rae's tutorial is that my binding is narrower, which I thought was better for a small piece like a placemat.Good luck!