Joining binding on a quilt is the final step in the quilt-making process. It involves sewing the strips of fabric that make up the binding around the edges of the quilt top and backing. Binding serves both a functional and decorative purpose, it secures the layers of the quilt together and gives the quilt a finished, polished look.
There are many different ways to join binding on a quilt, but the most common method is to use a mitered corner. This technique creates a neat and tidy seam at the corners of the quilt. To make a mitered corner, the binding strips are cut at a 45-degree angle and then sewn together. The seam is then pressed open and the binding is folded over the edge of the quilt and sewn down. Detailed instructions can be found in the main article topics below.