What Is Quilt Binding?
Quilt binding is merely a strip of fabric used to finish a quilt. It is attached after the quilt squares have been pieced, the batting added, the backing attached, and all quilting done. Binding quilts is necessary to cover the raw edges of the work and create a finished piece. The first step in quilt binding is to choose the type of quilt binding you want. Quilters must consider the quilt layout, design, color and use. If the quilt has a busy design, it is best to choose the same fabric that was used for the outer border of the quilt design. This balances the busy design with some stability. If the quilt has curved edges, be sure to set the binding on the bias, since the angle of the fibers allows the binding to stretch and fit curves.
