Binding by Machine Video Tutorial

 I had a chance to film and edit the second "class" in my binding series. In this video I show how to sew the binding on a project completely by machine. First sewing the binding to the front of the quilt and then stitching in the ditch along the edge of the binding on the front to catch the binding on the back side of the project.

As I mentioned in the video, this is just ONE way to attach binding completely by machine. There are several other methods and in time I plan to film them all.

If you are looking for an excellent book about binding The Quilt Binding Bible is fabulous! The book covers 25 ways to bind something. Some of the methods involve hand sewing others are done completely by machine. It's full of great information with good written instructions and lots of full color photographs. Want to learn how to bind with prairie points? It's in the book. Want to add a ruffle as binding? It's in the book. Want to do a facing, this technically isn't binding but, it's covered in the book. Got something with weird angles along the outside edge? The book goes over several ways to finish those edges. Want to just wrap the backing fabric around to the front and have it look nice? Those corners can be tricky but it's in the book. Do you need to cut your binding on the bias or will straight grain be fine? All that is covered in the book. Can you tell I really like this book?

I ordered quite a few copies of this book but they are selling rapidly. I've already ordered more so if you click the link and it says "sold out" - I've got more ordered. You can contact me and I'll hold a copy for you then let you know when your copy is here.

Star Bright Pattern Free for 48 Hours Only

 Did you sew along with my shop or one of the other Mystery Five-0 retailers on March 29th to make a Star Bright quilt? If yes or no, keep reading!

Below is the version of Star Bright that I made.

If you would like to get a FREE copy of the pattern you need act quickly. I am only allowed to offer it for FREE for 48 hours - April 5, 2025 at 8am through April 7, 2025 at 8am Mountain Time USA. Use the coupon code W4RTV5VAQYVW at checkout. You will receive an email after you place your order with a download link. If you miss the deadline to get a copy of the pattern for free, you can purchase a copy for $5.99 using the same link below. 

But, if you join my private Mystery Five-0 Facebook group, the pattern will remain free in the group as long as the group is active, which will be years. Just look in the FILES section of the Facebook group.

Get the Star Bright PDF Pattern

There is another Free mini mystery coming up on May 31, 2025. Join my private Facebook group so you can get in on the fun! Be sure to answer all three questions and agree to the group rules so that I can let you into the group.

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You could also like/follow my business Facebook page to keep up with all the fun things we have going in the shop. Information about programs, clubs, customer show and tell and new products are shared daily on the business Facebook page.

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Strip and Flip Quilt Pattern is Free for a limited time

 My next free pattern is available! It's called Strip and Flip Jelly Roll Quilt and it's a digital download.

The following link will take you directly to the pattern: Strip and Flip Quilt Pattern

When you check out you will need to add the coupon code FreePatternStrip&Flip2025 to get it for free. The code will work from now through April 10, 2025 at 6pm US Mountain Time.

This is a great pattern for that random jelly roll you purchased without a plan. One jelly roll will make the whole thing, including binding. Or you'll need 27 2 1/2" strips, 1/4 yard of contrast fabric (the two white vertical strips in the photo above) and 1/2 yard for binding.

FREE Burrito PillowCase PDF pattern and a video tutorial

 My newest FREE pattern is the Burrito PillowCase PDF pattern. This one is just plain free, as in the price $0.00 - no coupon code required.

I also filmed myself making one. You don't need a copy of the pattern as I give you all of the information you need in the video, but if you are someone who likes to have a printed pattern you can get a copy for free. The fabric requirements also listed in the video description on YouTube. 

If the embedded video doesn't work on your device here is the link to video on my YouTube Channel: Burrito Pillowcase Video Tutorial

If you watch the video on YouTube please consider subscribing to my channel. That's a free way you can support my shop.

Chinese Finger Puzzle PDF Pattern :: Free for a Limited Time

 I'm offering another free digital download pattern.

What I love about this pattern is that the top is made with only a jelly roll. You need 1/2 yard for binding and 3 yards for backing.

The pattern is available for free until March 13, 2025 at 6pm Mountain Time. To snag a copy for yourself click the following link: 

Chinese Finger Puzzle PDF Pattern 

You'll need to use the code FreePatternFingerPuzzle2025 to get the pattern for free. 

If you are reading this after March 13th at 6pm, you can still get a copy of the pattern for $4.99. It's a digital download and you will get a link to download the pattern right after placing your order.

My Favorite Binding Method :: A Video Tutorial

 I often tell my customers that there are at least 15 correct ways to do binding. I don't know if there are exactly 15 ways to bind a quilt, but there are definitely a lot of correct ways to bind a quilt. My favorite method is to sew the binding to the front of the quilt by machine and hand sew it to the back of the quilt. In this video I show you how I do this process.

As I say in the video, this is just ONE way to bind a quilt - my favorite way. If you do it differently that is just fine.

If the embedded video above does not play for you or you would just prefer to watch it on YouTube, click the following link: Lynn's Favorite Binding Method Video Demo

While you are over on my YouTube channel, if you wouldn't mind subscribing to our YouTube channel that would be nice. If you don't want to subscribe, no worries, but more subscribers tells YouTube that my videos have value, which can help my shop in other ways besides sales. Essentially, it's a free way for you to support the shop.

Proper Way to Fold your Fabric for Cutting

 Have you ever been cutting fabric strips for a project only to open them up after cutting and realize that they are slightly bent at the folds? These are called "fabric elbows". Nobody wants a fabric elbow. When you are cutting straight strips you really need them to be truly straight. 

So why does this happen? Well, it's all in how you folded the fabric before cutting it. You didn't fold it straight with the grain of the fabric before cutting. In this video I show you two methods for finding the straight grain of your fabric so that you don't get fabric elbows.

If the embedded video above does not play for you then click the following link to go to my YouTube channel and watch it there: Eliminating Fabric Elbows Demo Video

If you go to my YouTube channel to watch the video, please consider subscribing to my channel. And thank you if you do that or if you already subscribe to my channel. 

If you have watched any other recent videos I have done, would you let me know if the sound quality on this one is better or not? I have had complaints that even with the volume all the way up the sound is not loud enough. I realize that this is frustrating, but if you told me nine years ago when I opened my shop that I would need to learn how to make and edit videos I would have thought you were crazy. Yet here we are! I finally feel like I have a good camera set up - it takes three cameras to do most of my videos, but I'm still struggling with the sound quality and editing of the videos.