BEAUTIFUL BINDINGS

There is more than one way to execute beautful, unique bindings. In the class we will explore different ways to bind quilted pieces – a traditional straight of grain machine sewn on binding, a straight of grain machine sewn on binding with a faux-flange, a double bias binding with hand sewn finishing or machine sewn finish, and a colorful Prairie Point binding. All these bindings can add color and personality to your pieces. By finishing your pre-stitched placemats, you will learn how to cut and prepare the binding, and sew it on making French fold corners; how to machine stitch or properly hand stitch the second side of the binding on, and how to join the 2 ends of the binding without adding bulk. Included will be information on bias bindings, straight of grain bindings, and multi-colored bindings and the advantages of each type of binding.

The instructor is Janet Cass, a former hand weaver and graphic designer turned quilter in the past 6 years. She is an award winning quilter, has shown her quilts at the Cocheco Quilt Show and MQX. Recently she has turned her sewing and quilting focus to quilted vests, jackets and wall hangings.