Binding a placemat

Cindy Bee is a fabulous designer and every time I see one of her projects I just go wild. I found this unbelievably cute self-binding quilted placemat video tutorial by Cindy Bee, on YouTube, and I had to make another Cindy Bee project because they are all so awesome. This placemat is going to look

In this tutorial, we are going to be showing you how to bind a placemat but bear in mind, the same process described below also applies to a table runner. NOTE: If you are wanting to create the table runner and placemats used in this tutorial then click the following link: Kids Placemats & Table Runner Tutorial Watch the video below or scroll down for written instructions (Can't see the video? You may have an ad blocker installed) Step 1: Create your binding strips The first thing you will…

There is an easier way to bind a quilt: use the backing fabric. Learn how in this tutorial from NewQuilters.com. #bindingaquilteasy, bindingaquilttutorial

How to Join Quilt Binding Ends Step by Step complete with video

Valentine's Day is fast approaching and I've got a sweet project for you - that won't add any extra calories to your diet! I like to make a special meal for my family on Valentine's Day and love to set the table with all things Valentine. This year I'll be setting my Valentine's Day table with a se

This month's Thursday Throwback is the Quick and Easy Placemat Tutorial from June of 2012! Because of the recent growth in blog followers, I'm highlighting some older content that is definitely worth a second look.

Most quilters find the binding step to be the most time-consuming part of making a quilt but it doesn't have to be if you use your sewing machine. This method is a popular way to finish a quilt that both saves time (compared to hand sewing) and completes the quilt by giving it a nicely finished border edge. We personally sew all of our binding using a sewing machine as it's quick and easy and to be honest, we really don't like hand sewing all that much. This tutorial goes over the basics of…

You have probably seen a tutorial or two doing binding this way. I did a previous blog post on a look alike binding trick where you tuck a flange or ric rack into the seam. Today's method is a self-flanged binding where everything is sewn as one piece. It is perfect for a little pop of color to frame your quilt, table runner or placemats… anything that needs a little extra something :) Just think how cute a gold shimmer flange would be peeking out of the binding on your holiday table decor…

Learn how to make your own quilt binding from fabric strips. Tutorial from NewQuilters.com. #quiltbinding, #quiltbindingtutorialeasy, #quiltbindingtutorial

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