If you’ve been looking for a beautiful way to add color and interest to the edge of your quilt – without hand-sewing! – a flange binding is a fantastic option. This two-color binding creates a crisp accent line around the quilt that mimics the look of piping, but with far less work.
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⭐Here are the Timestamps if you are looking for an overview or would like to review a particular step:
- 00:00 Introduction to Flange Binding
- 00:50 Skill Level and Preparation
- 01:52 Design Decisions for Your Quilt
- 02:32 Cutting and Preparing Binding Strips
- 03:50 Joining and Pressing Strips
- 06:15 Sewing the Binding to the Back of the Quilt
- 08:33 Mitering Corners and Finishing Touches
- 09:54 The Tuck-In Ending
- 11:25 Bringing the Binding Around and Sewing It to the Front of the Quilt
- 14:21 Conclusion and Additional Resources
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This method is ideal for confident beginners and intermediate quilters. If you’re still learning how to rotary-cut straight, accurate strips, maintain a consistent ¼” seam, or handle fabric strips without stretching them, consider starting with my beginner-friendly Quilt Binding Made Easy video first – it builds the exact skills you’ll need for today’s technique.
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Happy Quilting!
