Upcoming Events and Exhibitions

A note from Nicholas...

When I began quilting I would often hear others say that binding the raw edges of the quilt was their least favourite part of the process. I couldn’t disagree more, even after the countless quilts I’ve bound since then. I love binding and it often surprises people when I tell them that enthusiastically. For me, the finishing of the quilt’s edge is a culmination of all the hard work that has gone into making it. I love each step, from choosing the fabric to hand stitching it down. I enjoy deciding on an edge treatment that suits the style of quilt and love to share all the other alternatives to double fold binding.



In this workshop we’ll explore several different options you can use to finish the edges of your quilted projects. We’ll start by looking at some examples of my favourite types of finish before working through my preferred technique for simple binding step-by-step. I have perfected the way I make and attach my binding and you maybe surprised by some of the extra steps I take to ensure a great finish. I’ll be showing you how I cut my strips, press, machine stitch and hand finish. After looking at binding a curved and angular edge, we’ll move on to facings, before finishing the workshop with a pillow case method.

A good, go-to binding technique is a must for every quilter, regardless of their skill or ability. This workshop will show you how easy it is to achieve a neat finish, whatever method you choose, even if you’ve never bound a quilt before!