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Easy Quilt Binding by Machine Class is Open

Written by Diane Harris on . Posted in Blog, Classes, How-tos and Ideas, Quilt Lifestyle

Would you like to learn to bind your quilts with a method that is easy, fast, sturdy and beautiful? Then my easy quilt binding by machine might be exactly what you need!

Friday, Feb. 26, 11 am to 2 pm CST

or

Saturday, March 27, 1 to 4 pm CST

$39.99

Class will happen on Zoom and is open to anyone, anywhere. I’d love to have you join me!

This is me, Diane Harris.

Would you like to see the supply list before you decide?

Click here to see the supply list.

You’ll practice all the steps of binding in class and leave well-equipped to bind your next quilt in a fraction of the time. Now you can finish a quilt more quickly and still be proud of the result.

Some of the things we’ll cover:

  • Auditioning fabrics for binding
  • Using stripes for binding
  • Tricks for cutting
  • Pressing for success
  • Mitering the corners
  • Adjusting your machine
  • Joining the ends

Tickets are available through Eventbrite and your cost will be $39.99. Here is the link:

Click here to see the tickets or purchase either time slot

I can’t wait to see you in class!

Learn My Machine Binding Method!

Written by Diane Harris on . Posted in Blog, Classes, How-tos and Ideas

I’ve been binding my quilts on the machine for more than 20 years with a technique that’s fast, beautiful and sturdy.

Are you free on Saturday?

Join me for Mock-Hand Binding by Machine, a live class with me, Diane Harris from Stash Bandit, from 9 am to 12 pm Saturday, Dec. 12.

The fee is $35.

(Yes, this will be offered again and next time it won’t be so early for people on Pacific time.)

Go straight to registration

or read on for details.

This all-machine technique imitates a binding sewn down by hand, but in a fraction of the time. I’ve been binding my quilts with this method since the 90s so I know the tricks to make it work along with the pitfalls to avoid.

PLEASE NOTE: It’s best if your sewing machine has a blind hemstitch, but you can make a regular zigzag work if need be. I’ll also show you other binding secrets to make your quilt look its best!

Blind hem stitch is used for this technique. Lots of machines have it!

I have 36 years of quiltmaking experience along with many years of teaching. From beginners to pros, everyone in the US* is welcome in this class, which will be a live demonstration of the technique along with written instructions and photographs in the handouts. You’ll leave with everything you need to start binding your quilts quickly and beautifully. Let’s do it!

*The platform I’m using on Zoom is still in Beta (testing) mode and is limited to US users right now. Word is that it will open to international registrants at some point before long.

Mock-Hand Binding by Machine

9 am to 12 pm CST

Saturday, Dec 12, 2020

$35

Click here to register.

You’ll get a link to the supply list when you register. I look forward to seeing you on Saturday!

Quilt on,