First, cut all three layers – backing, batting and top – the same dimension. My pieces are 12½″ inches each.
Top
Batting
Backing
Lay the top on the batting so all edges match evenly.
Lay the backing on the top of the quilt top right sides together.
Place backing on top of quilt top right sides together
Pin the layers together leaving the outside edges free.
Sew around the outside edges leaving an opening large enough to pull all three layers through. When sewing stop a¼″ from the corner leaving the needle in the down position, pivot and sew down the other side.
Clip the corners with small cuts so that they will lie flat when turned.
Clip corners to minimise bulk
Pull quilt through the opening so that everything is right side out.
Make sure that each corner of the piece is flat and forms a perfect corner. See myCool Tool Thursday post for a review of That Purple Thang that I used to help turn this piece right-side out.
Iron flat and pin together again before quilting and sewing up the opening.
Hand sew the opening closed. Make sure to tune into Free Motion Friday this week to see how I quilt this little piece.
A quick method of finishing a quilt especially when the piece is really too small to warrant binding such as a pot holder or trivet. This method can be used on any size of quilt though with great success.
Happy Quilting!