Finish your quilts with confidence in this hands-on Cross-Grain Binding Workshop designed for quilters who want clean, durable, and professional-looking results using machine binding techniques. In this class, students will learn how to create and apply quilt binding using the cross-grain method while completing the binding on a quilt of their choice up to 50” x 40”.
Cross-grain binding is cut across the width of the fabric rather than on the bias, making it a practical and efficient choice for many quilting projects. Students will learn why and when to use cross-grain binding, how to prepare binding strips, join them correctly, and apply them smoothly for a polished finish.
Throughout the workshop, students will work step-by-step through the machine binding process while learning valuable finishing techniques that can be applied to future quilts of all sizes. Special attention will be given to creating neat corners, smooth edges, proper seam alignment, and achieving a clean professional appearance with durable machine stitching.
Students will learn:
- How to cut and prepare cross-grain binding strips
- Joining and pressing binding for smooth application
- Machine binding techniques for efficiency and durability
- How to create clean mitered corners
- Tips for reducing bulk and improving accuracy
- Finishing methods for a polished quilt edge
This class is perfect for beginner and intermediate quilters who want to feel more confident finishing their quilts and learn practical techniques that make binding less intimidating and more enjoyable. Bring a quilt you’re ready to finish and leave with new skills, greater confidence, and a beautifully bound project.
Required Materials:
We will be binding a quilt of your choice in class. No larger than 50” x 40”. Please ensure it has been quilted, but not trimmed before coming to class.
1/2 yard of fabric to make your binding in class
Good to bring in your trolley:
Sewing machine in good working order with foot pedal and all feet- 1⁄4 inch piecing foot
Manual for your machine
Please put a new needle in your sewing machine
Rotary cutter (a new blade is recommended)
Small cutting mat (if you’d like your own at your station)
Quilting ruler (Our favorite is Quilter’s Select 12 1/2”)
Pins (we like the Magic Pins or clips)
Frixion / fabric marking pen
Scissors
Seam Ripper- for your neighbor to borrow :)
Travel iron and appropriate ironing mat if you have one. Irons will be provided, but bringing your own can be useful.
Thread- coordinating color
