The Binding -

Binding is the final step of a quilt that encases the raw edges of the "quilt sandwich" (top, batting, and back). : Perimeter : Add the length of all four sides.

: Standard strips are cut between 2 and 2.5 inches wide. Wider binding (up to 2.5 inches) is often more durable for heavy-use quilts. Preparation : the binding

: Sew to within 1/4 inch of the corner, backstitch, and cut the thread. Fold the binding up diagonally, then back down to align with the next raw edge. Binding is the final step of a quilt