How to Face Your Quilt for Beginners

Do you have an unfinished quilt lying around that still needs binding? You’ll definitely find some inspiration once you see this technique! In this video, follow along with Joanna Marsh as she walks you through how to face your quilt. Facing is a very professional looking yet simple way to bind a quilt! Don’t forget to hit the bell and subscribe to get notified when Joanna has a new video!

[HazelSmith-yl]

You are an amazing teacher. This tutorial was wonderful. I watched one the other day where they added corner pieces but I prefer this way more. I'm going to try it on a small project I'm working on. Thank you so much ❤

[carolehodgkin]

This is a great skill to have. Since I have a lot of pain in my hands and can no longer hand sew, I just make my facing quite a bit narrower so that only about 3/8" shows on the flip side and then carefully machine sew the facing down. This still leaves a very clean and crisp edge with the stitching from the narrow facing practically disappearing on the front side. Alternatively, I have done the whole process backward with the final stitching on the top side of the quilt which leaves very nice, narrow border around the edges.

[eageag]

instead of hand stitching, you could use a fusible web type product like steam a seam to secure the facings

[marybradley]

Great teaching technique Joanna! Thank you for detail information on "Face Your Quilt." Take care. Mary

[juliegray]

Loved it. I always dread doing a binding (new quilter)

[Westernwilson]

Great! Would like to see a close up shot series of the finished binding stitch! As well as a printable to refer to! Also an option to sew in hanging corners on the back so a dowel can be put in to hang the piece for display.

[celiaambrose]

Nice video showing all the process! Thanks.

[maryharker]

I like this technique and you had me all, the way to the end…but I am not fond of hand stitching a big quilt. I machine bind due to arthritis in my hands and it’s faster.

[thinklier]

Is there a tutorial for the stitching on the front (the yellow thread on the blue background)? That is such a beautiful design!

[nancyvaccare]

Great explanation and technique- thank you!

[jeannegibson]

Love this technique, looking forward to using it!

[LyndaHeines]

Thanks so much! I've tried other ways to face, and this is the easiest by far. Thanks again!

[andrewsackk]

Thank you! When would you add the hanging sleeve?

[michelew]

I LOVE that “front” fabric with the gems! Who makes that?? Thanks for the video!

[judytucker]

Fantastic! I have four small ones needing facing and will give your technique a try.

[boblarkin]

Hi. Thanks for this tutorial. I have 1 question and 1 critique.
Can you share how I can add a hanging sleeve while facing the quilt?
My critique is that there isn't enough contrast between thr front fabric of the quilt and the facing fabric. The camera shot is at a distance that makes it difficult to see the impact.
Thanks again.

[GIIG]

I love this method will do on my next quilt
Thank you for the video 😊

[nancyg]

Thank you so much, very clear instructions and looks fantastic, I'm going to face my next wall hanging! BTW, what is the name of the gemstone backing fabric, my granddaughter would love that!

[sineadsimpson]

That is absolutely fantastic thank you so much. I love this way of finishing my quilt.

[nancymcfarlanbd]

I have faced two quilts, and can't wait to try your method. I believe it is a better method than I used, but my wall hangings looked goregous with facing and not binding. I think I am going to start facing my quilts! Thanks so much for this video!