Prism99

Basically you layer the backing, batting and top wrong sides out, sew all around the edge leaving about 8 inches open (the way you would when making a pillow), and then turn everything right-side-out through the opening. Aside from sewing the opening closed, you can also sew 1/2-inch or so in from the edge all around for the look of sort of a fake binding. (The trick is in how you layer; it's a little more involved than what I described.)

I think this method is used primarily for baby quilts and utility quilts. It would be unwieldy on a large quilt, I think. The edges of a quilt get the most wear, and this type of edge does not last as long as a traditional binding edge (which has several layers of fabric covering the edge). I personally never had much success with this method and much prefer binding a quilt.

Oklahoma Suzie

You will always find great info on here.

michelleml

my quilt is small 38x38 i saw a video about hand basting and it said i needed a basting needle. Does anyone know can i can one of these at walmart or do i need to go to like hobby lobby?

LoisN

I just use a regular needle for basting. Never heard of a basting needle.

michelleml

okay thanks Inordyke