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Instructions
Step 3 Adding the Blanket Binding
Caroline added a wide satin blanket binding to finish the edges of Ben's quilt. To do this, you will need to trim the lining and batting 1 3/4" out from the raw edges of the quilt top (fig. 3a).
The blanket binding will cover 1/4" in from the raw edge of the quilt top, sandwiching all the quilt layers into the fold.
Starting a few inches from one corner, use a wide zigzag to sew both front and back edges of the blanket binding at one time.
At each corner, stop 1/4" from the lining/batting edges and remove the needle. Fold the binding back on itself and lightly mark a 45° angle. With a straight stitch, sew to the mark and backstitch (fig. 3b). Remove the needle and unfold the binding. Tack at the inside corner and zigzag the next side (fig. 3c). Continue in this manner until you reach the beginning. Trim the binding 1/2" beyond the raw edge and fold under 1/4". Complete the zigzag and tack. Blindstitch the openings closed.
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