Picture this: you've spent weeks piecing together a stunning quilt, matching colors just right, adding those perfect quilting stitches. Then comes binding time, and suddenly it's all frayed edges and puckers. Sound familiar? That's where Ultimate Binding and Edge-Finishing Guide for Quilting and Sewing steps in, saving your projects from mediocre makeovers.
Quilting and sewing enthusiasts know the edge is where details shine—or flop. This paperback by Deonn Stott, who runs Quiltscapes longarm quilting and collaborates with Riley Blake Designs, covers the full spectrum. Start with basics like tools, supplies, and straightforward yardage calculations using handy math charts. No more guessing how much fabric to cut.
Then dive into 17 techniques that elevate your work:
Each method comes with step-by-step photos, tips, tricks, and QR codes linking to videos. It's like flipping through a personal workshop, pausing to practice as you go.
These aren't just methods; they're shortcuts to professional results. Calculate yardage accurately to avoid waste. Prep and apply bindings without bunching. Finish fancy treatments like chenille that add softness and dimension to blankets. Your quilts will lay flat, edges crisp, ready to gift or display.
Bind a scrap quilt with pieced edges for that scrappy vibe. Tackle a scalloped border on a wedding gift. Revive old jeans into denim-trimmed pillows. Beginners build confidence with basics; pros experiment with deluxe details. Kelly Young, author of Scrappy Improv Quilting, raves: "If you only bind one way, you're missing out on flair!"
At around 400 pages of practical gold (wait, no—packed dense with value), this guide sits on your shelf for every project. Grab it, reference it, master it. Your next finish won't just work—it'll impress.
