Use the Jumbo Wonder Clips to hold your binding in place while sewing binding to the back of quilt. Dec 13, 2019 - I made a doll quilt before Christmas and realized I’d never posted a tutorial on this quick and easy binding method. If you keep the folded edge right on the outside of the stitching line your top-stitching will be just inside the binding on the right side. Thicker fabric tends to be more abrasive on the needle and thread. Loved the Minky by: Sally I made a t-shirt quilt for my daughter-in-law. Someone here will have good advice for you and I do know there are plenty of on-line videos about it. Binding (How to make Binding, Attach Binding and Hand Sewing Binding & other cool ideas Tutorials. How much does it shrink? I machine stitch mine on similar to Cari-in-Oly. The final step in making a quilt is to bind, or cover, the raw edges. When backing a quilt with minky, I find that spray basting is the best way to handle the stretch. Adding The Quilt Backing. She's the creator of the Free Motion Quilting Project, a blog filled with thousands of quilting tutorial videos. I would think minky would make it too bulky. This is my first time using minky. When I smoothed the batting over the minky there was a bit of a give and it felt like the minky backing was stretching a bit, but there weren't any issues and not one pucker on the back. Step 3: Fold the cotton over once, just up to the edge of the minky. I make regular cotton binding and bind my Minky backed quilts the same as all my other quilts. It's from Mad Plaid by Art Gallery Fabrics and it goes great with the silver Cuddle minky. The backing was Minky, which is a slightly furry fabric that makes a really soft and warm quilt back. Half of my quilts are backed with minky. Then fold again so that the Minky overlaps the quilt top by about 3/8″. After trimming, the backing on your mug rug should look similar to this. Reply. Finally, use your acrylic ruler to trim the backing at one inch wider than the top on all four sides. Feb 5, 2019 - A free tutorial for a sweet and simple whole-cloth baby quilt with a soft minky backing. Or I am in a rush to get a project done. Quilting with a #90/14 Topstitch needle helps protect the thread and resists thread shredding and breaking. Below are my tips for choosing and working with minky as a quilt back. Mary April 29, 2019 at 3:57 pm # Thank you for this. You can save several steps (and quite a bit of time) by making a self-bound quilt. Get a nicely finished edge with this simple binding technique! I did cut the binding wider, but it still rolled even with pinning, so I put 1/8 inch basting tape on the edge to fold down a quarter inch. Take your minky plush fabric quilt to the next level with machine quilting! Lining raw edge along stitching line. Learn how to quilt with Minky Fabrics and a stitch a fun quilting design called Paisley in this new quilting tutorial with Leah Day. Feb 6, 2019 - A free tutorial for a sweet and simple whole-cloth baby quilt with a soft minky backing. Once you have your finished quilt topper, you need to add the batting (for warmth) and the backing before quilting. Then I stitch the binding on the front of quilt and wrap around the edge to the back and hand stitch the back. November 2019. Do I need to cut binding strips vs. folding it over to the front (which I’ve seen done with cotton). Because of the length of the nap, it is common for the fiber strands to pull through the stitches to the quilt top. Pin well along all sides of the quilt. I don't prewash my fabric, batting, or minky and I have not had any issues with shrinkage so far. Not only is it ultra soft, but it comes in so many delicious colors and textures. Learn about the self-binding method here. Is there any chance you could make one and I could purchase it if its not too expensive. You will quilt the project as desired prior to finishing the binding. Fold the backing fabric up over the quilt top. Location: The Deep South near Cajun Country, USA. When I baste the quilt, I am careful to gently stretch the minky just a tiny bit and tape it in place on my floor (or you can use tables for easier accessibility if you have one large enough). Reply. For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts, Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions. When backing a quilt with minky, I find that spray basting is the best way to handle the stretch. For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts, Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions, Send a private message to Barb in Louisiana, http://www.nancyzieman.com/blog/quic...s-for-success/, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85MWLgG172k, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wprg5vzkuGw, Using minky for the label on a minky backed quilt. Aug 31, 2018 - There is an easier way to bind a quilt: use the backing fabric. Use regular or Jumbo Wonder Clips when sewing the binding to the front of the quilt. Do I need to pre-wash the Minky? Rebecca February 5, 2019. If you've not ever worked with Minky fabric, it's notoriously squirrelly. Backstory: I made a t-shirt quilt for my daughter's school auction. You can pin baste, but use pins every 4” or so and take care not to stretch the backing! If you pull to hard your stitches aren't even, but I do help the quilt through. 11-19-2015, 07:59 PM #2 mamagrande. Apr 9, 2019 - A free tutorial for a sweet and simple whole-cloth baby quilt with a soft minky backing. Location: San Joaquin Valley, California. I decided that I did not want to use a regular quilting cotton for the binding on an all-fleece quilt. Then I cut it 2 1/2 inches wide. I cut my binding at 2 1/4 inches wide unless I am using a heavy backing like minky. It has shirts and plaid from uniforms. I used Elmers school glue instead of pins and used a serpentine stitch. Colour block quilt | Wit Konijn September 16th, 2013 . Sewing Machine; Scissors/Rotary Cutter; Pins; Large safety pins; Iron ; Follow these steps for an easy self binding quilt finish! QUILTS BACKED WITH MINKY: I LOVE THEM - Yeap Pins! But it's so tedious to hand stitch it to long nap minky. A self-bound quilt uses the backing fabric to create a finished edge around the outside of the quilt. Glad to hear the quilting went well for you. Andrea picked out the quilting design called "Holly's Hearts" and it looks really great on the quilt! Step 1 Measure your backing carefully before you begin quilting. Trim the cotton until there is 1" extra around all sides of the minky. Depending on how you can adjust your machine I like to loosen the pressure. Then I cut it 2 1/2 inches wide. I hope you enjoy this method! ). Did not use batting and it quilted well. Aren’t they perfect – I love when my stash coordinates ha! Step by Step Instructions. Like Like. And how sweet is that plaid?! Question about minky for backing a quilt. Feb 9, 2019 - A free tutorial for a sweet and simple whole-cloth baby quilt with a soft minky backing. Aren’t they perfect – I love when my stash coordinates ha! I love using Cuddle fabric (also known as Minky) from Shannon when I make quilts. Like Like. To download our free “Binding Your Quilt with Cuddle®” tip sheet, click here. Learn how in this tutorial from NewQuilters.com. Sorry, I don't have advice about machine binding as I haven't done that. You want to do your final stitching on the front. To self-bind a quilt, you cut the backing fabric a couple of inches larger than the batting and top on all sides – large enough to allow for however much backing fabric you want to show on the front of the quilt. Lay the backing fabric on your work surface, right side down, then center the batting on top of the backing and smooth away any wrinkles. It … Once you have your finished quilt topper, you need to add the batting (for warmth) and the backing before quilting. LeahDay. So I was determined to figure out how to bind with Minky. I'm picky about bindings - I typically stitch it to the front of the quilt, roll it to the back, and hand stitch it in place. Topstitch using serpentine, zigzag, or decorative stitch wth raw edge exposed. I glue baste all my quilts, even the minky backed ones. See what tools can make mitered corners easier and get tips for working with minky. It has a longer nap minky backing, almost like a faux fur. I realized she needed a nap, STAT. Step 2 Trim the top and the filling so the edges are even. Since minky plush fabric is available in a variety of colors, it showcases the quilt designs really well and makes the long-arm quilting pop, giving it almost a velvet look. Senior Member . Jan 18, 2018 - Learn a quick and easy way for binding a quilt with minky. I used it for a quilt for my GD. It can turn an ordinary quilt into a comfort superstar. This style of quilting adds a beautiful texture to any quilt, and Cuddle® minky fabric can be machine or long-arm quilted with or without batting. #bindingaquilteasy, bindingaquilttutorial Thanks for stopping by! How to Bind a Quilt with Cuddle Cloth or Minkee ... - YouTube Center your quilt top on the backing fabric carefully before basting and quilting it. Quilt Binding.. I glue baste all my quilts, even the minky backed ones. For the front I use a zipper foot and just hold the binding in place with the edge right over the seam line. Just the 2 of us. Prairie points. I folded it to the front and used the "darning" zig zag stitch to secure because I didn't know what else to do. You can pin baste, but use pins every 4” or so and take care not to stretch the backing! Also, I'd recommend using bias binding & making it 2.5" instead of the standard 2" width both for durability and to help accommodate the stretch of the minky back. Feb 6, 2019 - Make a quick whole cloth baby quilt using minky and an easy binding method. You can make any sizes you’d like with as wide or small of a border as you’d like, by playing around with the dimensions of the cut pieces. Hold in place with clips or pins. You can use a decorative stitch to sew the binding down on the front. To miter the corners of the binding, trim the excess batting across the corner and fold in the Minky in. Reply. You can complete a mug rug without quilting, if you’d like. Jenny Doan has a great tutorial on folding Minky to the front for binding. By logging into your account, you agree to our. I also gently "Guide" the quilt through. Topstitch the binding in place about ¼” from the inside edge. Use a #90/14 Topstitch needle Minky fabric is thicker than quilting cotton fabric. Reply. #bindingaquilteasy, bindingaquilttutorial It's polyester, it's slippery, and it's stretchy width-wise. Thanks for stopping by! Minky is perfect for beginners as well! Aug 31, 2018 - There is an easier way to bind a quilt: use the backing fabric. Reply. I cut my binding at 2 1/4 inches wide unless I am using a heavy backing like minky. Minky does not ravel so you only have to sew over one layer of fabric, not bulky at all. I hope you enjoy this method! I stitch the strips together and press in half lengthwise. By logging into your account, you agree to our. I intend to have it long-armed. It can be done! I was pushing Chloe along in her stroller and suddenly, she became sleepy and fussy. Tags: how to quilt with minky fabric machine quilting minky fabric minky fabric quilt minky fabric quilt backing quilting with minky quilting with minky fabric tutorial. Like Like. Jenny Doan has a great tutorial on folding Minky to the front for binding. I am going to machine sew the binding down instead of hand sew as this is a quilt for a baby and will get washed much. ). But it's so tedious to hand stitch it to long nap minky. Depending on how you can adjust your machine I like to loosen the pressure. The batting was a thin cotton pieced together from a bunch of smaller scraps. Reply. Batting is recommended for large quilts, as it adds more structure, weight and gives the quilting more definition. You can also finish the edges with a self-binding method, bringing the backing forward to sew over the edges of the quilt. Andrea decided on a variegated thread in primary colors for the top thread and a variegated thread in pastels for the back. I love using Minky Fabric as a quilt backing. Or I am in a rush to get a project done. As mentioned above I like to use the backing fabric for the binding, it’s a bit of a cheat and the finish isn’t as clean as using proper binding, but at this point I usually just want to get it done quickly (in this case the baby was already two weeks old, so the gift was long overdue! 7 Comments on “ Whole cloth baby quilt with minky backing and easy binding ” Linda February 5, 2019. I love the look of those fabrics together. Step 1: Spray the wrong side of your plush backing fabric. When making a quilt sandwich, I use minky for backing, batting (usually Warm and White or Warm and Natural) goes in the middle, and patchwork on top. How to Baste with Minky? I stitch the strips together and press in half lengthwise. I know it’s not the best in the quilting world to bind your quilts from the backing fabric….but I do it. Learn a quick and easy way for binding a quilt with minky. Today in the video I’ll show you how to use the backing fabric for your binding. How do you bind your quilt when you select a minky backing? But then, all I could think was how dull a plain cotton binding would be, especially from the back. That's what's most important. Don't be afraid of pulling just a little. Sew a few inches, stop and position a few more inches and repeat. When I smoothed the batting over the minky there was a bit of a give and it felt like the minky backing was stretching a bit, but there weren't any issues and not one pucker on the back. Fold the backing fabric toward the front of the quilt just slightly less than 1/2 inch, and press, keeping the iron away from the batting (see the following figure). I know it’s not the best in the quilting world to bind your quilts from the backing fabric….but I do it. Sometimes I just don’t want to spend the time and energy on a binding. This is a quick and easy binding method, but it's not what I recommend for quilts. I’ve used Minky with this method and only folded it over once, and then I did a zig zag stitch along the edges to secure the binding for decoration and to keep the edges from being too raw. I haven't used minky so I don't really know. A touch from the iron helps here to set the crease. The only difference for me is I cut my strips 2 1/2” wide , regular cotton quilts I cut 2 1/4” . May 10, 2016 at 10:41 am. Reply. If you’ve ever wished there was an easier way to bind a quilt than laboriously making your own binding strips and sewing them onto the quilt, there is! I used Elmers school glue instead of pins and used a serpentine stitch. I stitch the strips together and press in half lengthwise. My main advice would be not to be stingy with your glue spray. When Chloe was about 8 months old, she flew with me to California for my grandma's funeral. Keep in mind that whatever you use as your backing fabric will be visible on the front of the quilt, so choose the backing accordingly. I ALSO did not want to have those bulky seams from fleece in the binding. Supplies for Quilt Backing & Binding. I used it for a quilt for my GD. Fabric for backing; Matching Color Thread; Quilt Batting (like this one!) She's the creator of the Free Motion Quilting Project, a blog filled with thousands of quilting tutorial videos. 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