Instructions offered by Marla from Scobey, MT

Supplies Needed

• 2 packages of Wrights Satin Blanket Binding
• Coordinating Coats & Clark Sewing Thread
• Straight Pins
• Scissors
• Quilt or Blanket

STEP 1 Beginning

Open the folded satin blanket binding and place quilt right side up with the edge against the fold of the binding. Leave a tail of binding to be added to or folded for a finished edge.

Fold the top edge of the binding over the quilt edge and pin perpendicular to the edge. Check to be sure you are catching the back in approximately the same spot.

STEP 2 Corners

Continue pinning along a straight edge and when you get to a corner extend the binding past the edge until you can make a diagonal fold to turn the corner.

Pin the back edge to stay in place while you fold the top edge. Pin. This will create a mitered corner. Go forward on the next long edge.

STEP 3 Adding More Binding

Do the same until you are near the end. You will probably have to add additional binding to get all the way around the quilt. To add the binding lay the two strips of binding at a 90 degree angle with right sides together Draw a diagonal line to follow as you sew the two strips together. Check to be sure you will have a strip that will continue the correct direction/ Trim the excess. The reason for a diagonal join is to distribute the thickness and stress on the seam.

STEP 4 End Of Binding

Continue on until you meet the end of the strip you began with and tuck on edge inside the other. Create a diagonal fold on the top binding piece to get a nice finish.

STEP 5 Stitching The Binding

Stitch by machine with a zigzag stitch to secure the binding to the quilt.

COMMENTS

"Thanks for these clear directions.  I'm trying to bind two layers of fleece quilted together and was stressing about it.  I appreciate your help!"    Julie   11-2008