SELF BINDING QUILTS

The second easiest way to bind a quilt is a self-binding. Start with one of the layers (front or back) and the batting cut at least 3" smaller than the other.  The bigger piece will be folded twice and rolled to the other side.  This should be done after the quilt has been tied or machine quilted.

Start by folding once, about 3/8-1/2". 

Fold a second time, making sure the binding overlaps the quilt top.

Here is an easy way to do the corners.  As you are folding to the corner, take the folded fabric and fold again to make a triangle-the fold touching the quilt top. 

Then start rolling the next side.

  It gives a nice mitered look.

Here the self binding is all pinned, and yes, I got ahead of myself and had to un-pin it to quilt it first.

After quilting or tying, go ahead and sew the binding on.  I like to use a wavy stitch and make sure the stitch goes to the edge of the binding so it can slip undone.

It looks like this:

Binding All Done!  ;)