Binding 101

You've pieced and quilted that special project, but it's not finished until it's bound! You will be shown how to measure, cut, create, and apply binding to get you to the finish line in no time. 

Class size: Min 1, Max 8   |   Fee: $35.00

Supply list:

• Quilt sandwich for practice ( layered muslin with batting is fine) at least 20" x 20"

• 1/3  yd  100% cotton fabric for binding practice  piece.
• Scissors
• Rotary cutter & mat
• 6" or 12" rotary ruler
• 24" rotary ruler
• Needle and thread for hand sewing.  Thread to match binding color
• Sewing machine
• Notebook (for note taking)
• Writing instruments

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

I began quilting in 1989 when I joined a guild at the Country Hutch quilt shop in Geneva, Ohio. I learned the basics from Alberta Taft and this included making my own templates from cereal boxes, hand piecing and, of course, hand quilting, but I soon found that I preferred rotary cutting and machine piecing.

Over the years, my taste in fabrics and colors has changed, and consequently, I have an abundant stash. I often make feeble attempts to use up this stash but find that I have little resistance when a new line of fabrics arrives at the shop.

I have attempted numerous times to master free motion quilting but to no avail. I remain hopeful that the machine quilting fairy will touch me with her magic needle. In the meantime, I know a good long-arm quilter.