Make a Self Binding Quilt with Jenny Doan of Missouri Star (Video Tutorial)
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- čas přidán 26. 06. 2024
- NOTE: At 05:12, the measurement marked should be 1/4".
Jenny demonstrates how to make a quick and easy Self-Binding Quilt using 2.5 inch strips of precut fabric (jelly roll). For this project, Jenny chose the "Cottage Bleu" Jelly Roll by Robin Pickens for Moda Fabrics. Note: The backing of this quilt needs to be 10 inches larger than the top.
Jenny chose to create a classic Fence Rail quilt top with jelly roll strip sets and even quilted the top before adding the backing, but this technique can be used to add a self binding backing to any quilt!
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00:00 We're self-binding a full-size quilt!
00:58 Supplies to make the Fence Rail
01:11 Quick and Easy Fence Rail
01:56 Figuring the Backing for your Self-Binding Quilt
02:50 Marking for Self-Binding & Pinning the Back
09:57 Stitching the Backing On
15:31 Mitering the Corners
19:57 Turning it Right Side Out
21:48 Closing the Gap
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A year later... I don't know if you guys and girls ever read these comments, but I need to tell you, Dear Jenny, you are a phenomenal teacher and a seamstress par excellence❣️❣️❣️ I am new to quilting and have watched nearly every one of your videos. You are amazing❣️❣️❣️
I agree
Dear fellow quilters, I used polar fleece for the backing ( I know, I know) and Jenny, this binding was SPECTACULAR. A perfect fleece corner. * bows to Jenny *
I’ve used this method to make blankets for some of my grandchildren to take to daycare for naps. I put a pocket on them embroidered with their name, big enough to put a favorite stuffed animal in.
Great idea the method and the pocket!
What an excellent idea. They are blessed to have a Grandmother like you.
I have done this with fleece as the backing. No need for batting and then I machine quilted 'in the ditch' with a fancy machine stitch. It turned out so neat! I like to see Jenny showing us this so it validates my choice! ;)
Great idea! So cozy for the colder months as well!!
For folks like myself who hand sees binding on and suffers with some arthritis in my hands, this is a blessing! Thanks Jenny!!
I'm never disappointed! I love how Jenny can teach me so much! Jenny, you explain so clearly as well as demonstrate each step of the way. My brain hears your words, sees them put to life, & puts it all together so I get it! Thank you dear Jenny! Thank you so very much🤗🦩💝
Love your videos! Easy to follow, simple and straight to the point without all of the fluff!! THANK YOU!!!
Watching a few of MSQ older videos...this is a very nice way to finish a baby quilt. Thank you, Jenny Doan, for bringing back memories of my mother-n-law using this technique on her hand quilted quilts.
Now I have so many ideas. . .
Oh Jenny! I could just KISS you!! I hate binding quilts. My mum used to do the handwork and lovingly blind-stich all the bindings on my children's baby quilts by hand. That was over 35 years ago... and I miss still her (and her amazing hand work.)
I have actually crocheted baby blankets for my grand babies because I knew I would have to back and bind quilts. I feel a few grandbaby quilts coming on. You're a gem!
I want you all to know that if you use 2 flannel fabrics for the front and back, you can assemble the blanket--just as Jenny does here but without the quilting--and when it's all put together, quilt the two non-binding flannel layers together. I do it all the time for beautiful small baby quilts and have done twin-size as well. The flannel "sticks" together so nicely , there's no problem with shifting. I always press the two fabrics together---WHEN STILL INSIDE-OUT, BEFORE turning the blanket right-sides out. Turn right-sides out, smooth the two layers together with your hands. I always do the smoothing on my ironing board and iron as I smooth. And I always start smoothing and pressing on the EDGE OPPOSITE the edge with the opening. This works nicely for getting the opening nice and tucked in. I then "quilt" the blanket---not the binding--and finish with a pretty decorative stitch all the way around on the binding where the binding meets the blanket. The blankets look so "finished" with the quilting. (I call my finished goods "blankets," not "quilts" because some people are such sticklers insisting that "quilts" always have batting.) Besides looking really good, these two-layer blankets are light weight, which is nice: the flannel is so wrap-able around an infant or toddler. And, for bigger kids, the two layers of flannel makes a nice light weight blanket for Arizona summers.
Are all of your blankets square? Will it work with rectangular shapes?
@@kaybaertlein541 Jenny 's is re rectangular
I wish you would make a video tutorial showing what you've described.
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0:03 I’m at a loss as to how the batting winds up in the binding, if all the edges are stitched evenly together. Guess I’m just going to have to try it and see. I have done this technique for table runners and no batting, and I love the look and ease of the project.
Jenny, I am one of the millions of view on that self binding baby blanket! I've made dozens! And I've wondered how to make it bigger? And ta-da, here you are with instructions!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!
Wow, wow and wow! I have been quilting for close to 20 years and never seen this before. What a great idea.
Hi Nicole, how's your day going with you?
Jenny, you have no idea how happy you made me today. Putting a self-binding border on a quilt I am in the process of making has been on my mind for the last few days. And, surprise, here you come along with a tutorial on how to do just that. Thank you so very much.
Same. I thought that there has to be another way other than binding (having just finished one and had to fix half a dozen spots where it didn't catch the back binding.... grrr... and thought a self binding like they do on placemats would be just the ticket!
What a joy! I'm trying to finish a quilt quickly for a terminally ill relative, and this method takes so much stress away. Bless you!
When I saw the title of this video I thought “Oh I’ve seen this video many times, but I’ll watch it again because it’s done by MSQC and I always learn something and Jenny is so much fun to watch”. But to my surprise 😆 it is kinda new.!! Thanks so much MSQC - you’re the best 💕
Hi Karen, how's your day going with you?
Thank you for posting this Jenny! I remember back in the 70s-80s the fantastic Nancy Zieman had shown us this technique on a small quilt (on her beautiful Babylock we all drooled over). It is good to see it expanded on a larger project.
Amazing! Thanks Jenny, such a time saver. 👏👏
What a great way to finish the quilt off Jenny.
Can’t wait to start another quilt and try this.
Thank you for this! I make quilt-as-you-go type quilts and have tried different methods. The method I am using on my current quilts has the backing put on last. I have been agonizing over how I will do it! This is just perfect! Thank you, thank you! I have sewn for 56 years but have only made a few quilts over the years and am now trying to do more. This helps a lot!
@Laurie Larrison: Hi, Laurie, Jenny hasn't answered my question re the size of the backing. Maybe you can help. She said that the backing needs to be 10" larger than the quilt. Well, 10" larger in length and 10" larger in width? Just saying 10" doesn't make sense. Anyway, I hope you don't mind, but she wasn't clear and she didn't reply to my question. Since you have been sewing for 56 years and have made a few quilts, maybe you can answer my question. I would really appreciate it. Thanks and have a good day. Greetings from Ontario, Canada.
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Yes. 10” larger in both directions, bc you’ll need the flange on all four sides.
So that will be 5” larger on each side, but when the quilt is finished, it will be about 2 1/2” larger on each side bc that extra fabric must cover the back, as well as the front. Hope that makes sense.
Thank you!@@susanmei9980
I just watched this again a year later. Gotta make this. That quilt is beautiful. Also the way you did it you ended up with an extra layer of backing fabric which I'm sure made it that much more cozy and snuggly. Love this!
I love this self binding method. I learned this method making totes with lining and a hole was left to turn tote right side out and then add a stitch all around to stitch opening. It never occurred to me that this could be done with a quilt! Thanks for sharing 😊
I had to watch this twice , thinking “surely the binding isn’t empty, how did she fill it” but alas, it’s empty. I can’t live with that, sorry. I will continue to leave a 3” strip of extra batting around the top and then fold the backing over the front by 3.25 inches, pin & stitch. You can still miter the corners. Love the idea of this though
I wonder if you do the bind on the backing and then quilt afterwards, it would fill all the fabric?
@@marshachojnacki9182 I have a longarm. I am going to try it.
We Miss you Jenny ! Great idea.
I have been searching for months and I finally found this tutorial. THANK YOU so much.
I have done this several times on quilts larger and table toppers. Also works great on jelly roll race quilts. Wonderful technique.
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This tells me that it does work on rectangle quilts then. Neat!
I made the self-binding baby quilt a few years back and it was so much fun! I can't wait to try this one too! Thanks, Jenny!
That little ruler is my favorite of all the many rulers I have! And I will definitely be using this technique in the future. Thanks so much.
OMG this is the best and most easiest way ever! I know I should have come here first before doing my first quilt! I'm gonna do this for ALL my quilting projects from now on!!! I LOVE MISSOURI STAR!!
Sooo Excited at this one! Table runners!
I was thinking if you quilted the back as well first, you would have a really cuddly warm quilt! Love the tutorial. Jenny does it the best!
Hi Lynn, how's your day going with you?
Love the wide binding! I have noticed them in satin on baby quilts.
My brain went straight to no batting inside, thinking if I leave 2 1/2 inches of batting untrimmed from top. But still sew on 1/4 on the top... Then when turned, binding would be filled!.
You always inspire me! Thank you!
To do this would you have the backing fabric on top matching the quilt top with the extra batting sticking out?
That was my concern, empty binding, but that would fix it; good job!
Jenny I love the way you teach quiting. YOU Are a Blessing to watch
God loves you n so do I.
I used this technique today for my very first quilt. It turned out beautifully. Perfect corners. Thanks.
Years ago when You came out with the baby quilt version of this I gave it a try. As I was making it I was thinking, Hmmm I don't know but it worked out great and the quilt looked wonderful. One might think I had beginners luck but I made a few more since & they came out just as great so i promise this technique works and You end up with nice crisp mitered corners. ( I even made one out of Cuddle or Minky fabric & it turned out great too) I haven't made a bigger one this way yet but if the top and back were secured by tying or something Im sure it would work. Thank You for sharing the Pdf & another great tutorial :)
My minky one didn’t turn out so well.so gave it away as change mat. Lol
My grandmother was my quilt teacher. This binding method was the only way I knew how for years. That and tying a quilt. That was 61 years ago when she started teaching me. My how things have changed. Hand work to treadles to computers. My my.
I have made many of the baby quilt size but never thought of doing this for a bigger one. Thank you. I love it!
I love everything about this!! Thank you so much Jenny! 💜
I made each of my grandkids a blanket by following your earlier video. I’ve been thinking about trying the self binding with a “regular” quilt and TA DA here you are with another excellent tutorial!
I like this idea of a self binding on a quilt, another way of putting a binding on a quilt.🥰😊
One of the tricks I use when sewing two pieces and you need to leave an opening for turning, I use a green-headed pin for start (go) and put TWO red-headed pins for ending (stop). You could do this with marks as well.
I turn my pins in 180 degrees from the other pins at my stop and start points.
Excellent idea!!
Bothe ideas!
Love that butterfly fabric! Can hardly wait to make this binding on a baby fleece blanket!
I just love all of your teaching projects! I go back and forth to your old and new tutorials! You’re amazing and please keep teaching us. I’m making baby quilts right now and this self-binding is a time saver! Love from Maine!
I used a similar (more like the one described by @Rosemary N) technique on my first quilt in 1978; probably because I hadn't a clue what I was doing and no one told me I couldn't! It was tied rather than quilted and lasted for years but finally was loved to the point it had to be retired.
Hi Jenny...I used this method to make place mats after watching your video years ago. Everyone loves them. I love you. Xoxoxoxo.
Started making these since day one after watching you make one - hate doing bindings lol - making a little quilt for my Moms 91 st Birthday & I’m going to be doing this TYVM - already made a pillow with all 13 kids & spouses names & 86 grandkids & great grandkids names - love watching you & your girls all the time
That’s beautiful. I create self binding by not trimming off the excess backing from the quilt sandwich after I finish quilting, I trim only the batting, making it even or maybe a 1/2” past the quilt top. I then trim the backing to about 1” all around. Then fold it halfway in on itself then fold over onto the front of the quilt and top stitch in place. Not the best protected edge, but it looks like regular binding from the front and is super fast.
That sounds like a much smarter way than what she is showing. Love Jenny but not this technique.
I do it your way too. This way the binding is all floppy because there isn't any batting in there.
I do this as well. I calculate my backing size so I have enough to roll over onto the top for the binding.
I literally just finished a quilt last night and I did the binding YOUR way, Rosemary. I've done it this way for 40 years! I would never do it the way Jenny shows in this tutorial because it's so so much easier to use the backing as the binding. I usually love all of Jenny's tutorials, but I don't like this one at all.
@@sewcrazybaker I’m a newish quilter and did baby steps- started with this self-binding method and now mostly do regular machine-sewn binding. I adore Jenny but I could probably not manage her method, at least on a larger quilt, too much wrestling with the big sandwich!
Man...what a great way to add binding!!! I'm going to start using this method from now on because I really do love a wide border. Thank thank you!!!
Another great tutorial! I would use this one on the table toppers and wall hangings before I tried a quilt. Happy quilting! 🧵💜
Enjoyed watching the quilt tutorials. Very interesting without batting.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I struggle with binding and love that there is another option! This was easy to understand an I know I can handle this. You are the very best!
this is my new favorite binding technique. thank you so much Ms. Jenny
Love your tutorials they are always so interesting , thanks Jenny for the joy you give us quilters .... Love from New Zealand 💗
This self binding would be perfect for fidget quilts! Thank you Jenny!
Hi Mary, how's your day going with you?
Thanks, Jenny! This tutorial came at the perfect time! I’m about to make a “big-boy quilt “ for my nephew’s 2nd birthday next weekend, and another one for my niece’s baby shower two weeks later!
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I just finished a t-shirt memory quilt using this method and I am so pleased how it turned out! 😁
Thanks, Jenny and MSQC! Jenny, you look fabulous. I hope the weight loss was on purpose and not due to any illness. I had to put my quilting aside for a few years but now you’ve inspired me. I live in a travel trailer and after seeing you quilt while camp I’m gonna try it
Thanks for all your tutorials- they are always great!
I've made many self binding baby blankets but will now use same self binding on baby burp pads.
Again, thanks for sharing your skills with all of us!
I made the original baby one. This looks fun and interesting. Thank you, Jenny.
O,my gosh,I am very much overwhelmed,shoo, Excellent job done, thank you for opening my understanding of the quilting work.God bless you abundantly.🙏🙏🙏💖💖💖💖💖
Brilliant. Going to give it a go. Thank you Jenny.
Great demo. I did this method for lined drapes. Thank you again for another great idea.
Hi Elaine, how's your day going with you?
I have made so many of the self binding baby blankets, they are so fun to do. This looks like a bit of a struggle but ie might work for smaller quilts. Thanks Jenny for all your ideas, keeps us on out toes.
OH MY GOSH...THIS IS SO PERFECT. THANK YOU JENNY AND TEAM. I AM IN AWE....AGAIN, THANK YOU.
Hi Jeni, how's your day going with you?
Love this. Quick, easy, and beautiful. Thanks, Jenny.😍❤
Beautifully explained wow!!! God bless you Jenny , you are amazing 🤩 Love you❤️
I agree about checking the mitered corner. My first baby blanket became the dog's blanket. He loved being covered up in it.
Hi Janie, how's your day going with you?
Yay! I cannot wait to try this! I have made several self-binding baby quilts and I love the method. I will be doing this on my very next quilt! Thank you Jenny! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰❤️🥰🥰
Jenny, this is just such a fabulous idea! Thanks for coming up with this idea and for creating a tutorial on a different and easier (for me!) approach to binding a quilt!
Are the 10 inches added to the length or width of the quilt size? Example: Quilt top is 35X45. Do I cut 45X55 for back?
This is a great method for small quilts...crib size, lap quilts; I’m not so adventurous as to try it with anything larger. I do love it for baby blankets.
Thank you Jenny another wonderful helpful and awesome tutorial. God bless you and thank you for showing us how to do it!!!
Thanks again for another “down to earth” tutorial. Love your ideas and sense of humor!
Hi Kathleen, how's your day going with you?
Jenny you are amazing. I'm just finishing a baby quilt and I'm definitely going to finish it this way!! I watched your tutorial just in time!!
Never have seen this. Love those corners. Can’t wait to try on a smaller piece. Thank you Jenny
Hi Carol, how's your day going with you?
Thank you Jenny for showing us another way of finishing off a quilt.
Hi Janet, how's your day going with you?
Great tutorial thanks Jenny. Makes it quicker to get a blanket done for a baby shower.
Thank you Jenny. Lovely fabric.
That was MAGIC!!!! WOW!
What a really great way to do a border, I will be using it directly on my grandbaby quilt, thanks so much !!
Hi Valerie, how's your day going with you?
Thank you thank you thank you for this tutorial. I’ve made 3 quilts so far. All using this technique. I’ve never made a quilt before I made these 3. All for family In kcmo. I watch this every time I do the binding. Stop at each section of the tutorial. Do each step and a lefty here too so watching it done lefty style is wonderful! I finish each step for the start the video back up and continue to the next. I am a customer as well. Hope to repair my quilt my great grandma made for me one day and finish it. It was never finished. I love your tutorials. Hope to visit one day.
Another wonderful tutorial by Jenny, thank you.
It’s so easy when you show us!
I love that beautiful fabric of the backing.
I love watching your shows, i can now myter a corner.😊
Love this Jenny. Definitely giving this a whirl. Thanks as always.
Love this tutorial Jenny. I like the idea that the binding isn't stuffed with the batting so that it drapes like a blanket and could see this working well in some style bed quilts. Also could see adding the batting and then adding the backing. Also am interested in the way that this whole thing can be quilted once the backing and binding are attached. With an extra wide binding, a person could get creative with the quilt design in the border!
I showed my sister-in-law how to do this a year or so ago. We figured out the math had to be exactly the way you expplained it. So glad I told her the correct way because it was trial & error for us!
Thank you for a great video!
Is it ten inches on all sides?
@@buffycleaveland8116 If I didn't misunderstand it is just 5 inches on each side for a total of 10 extra inches. Example: quilt top - 45" x 55" so backing would be 55" x 65"
I love all your tutorials. I wait around impatiently for every friday and the next new tutorial-tricks. Thanks Jenny!
Hi Barbara, how's your day going with you?
I love this! This came just in time because I have several quilts I have offered to donate. Love all of your tutorials
Thanks, Jenny, for the refresher. Love it!💗
Hi MaryAnn, how's your day going with you?
Love this idea….it is nice to have a border that is has no batting. Unique finishing touch
Wish I had watched this one first instead of the one done years ago!!!!
This is such a great idea. I have done some baby quilts following your earlier video. Thank you.
Fabric is so cute I love butterflies. Thank you for this beautiful video. 🐞🌻
What a lifesaver!!!!!
Thank you! Perfect timing for some fabric I didn’t know what to do with! I appreciate you!
Hi Patricia, how's your day going with you?
Hi Jenny I hope you're having a wonderful day I enjoyed watching you and your family thank you for this tutorial so now I can do this. you are amazing have a wonderful weekend
Hi Michelle, how's your day going with you?
That is easy! And besutiful! I. Have Struggled with the corners !! Thank you!!❤❤❤❤ I love the way you teach. Triple play is my favorite!!
I love this for baby quilts since they will have so many washing’s. I had never though of doing the binding this way . Thanks ☺️
Oh my gosh! Thank you sooo much! You are fabulous!🤗
Thank you thank you thank you, I hate binding quilts. I am so grateful. Thanks from Sydney Australia 😀