Practical quilting instruction
Learn how to add straight borders to a quilt, make straight-grain quilt binding, and make continuous bias quilt binding with clear calculations and written steps.
Old Man Quilting instructional video
Measure the quilt top in three places, average those measurements, and pin from the center so straight borders lie flat without waves or puckers.
Watch How to Add Straight Borders to a Quilt
Old Man Quilting instructional video
Cut width-of-fabric strips, join them safely with diagonal seams, and press one continuous double-fold binding strip.
Watch How to Make Straight-Grain Quilt Binding
Old Man Quilting written guide and calculator resource
Calculate one fabric square, follow the written continuous-bias steps, and open the credited live-action demonstration hosted by American Patchwork & Quilting / AllPeopleQuilt.
Open the Continuous Bias Binding GuideUse the free Quilt Binding Calculator for straight-grain strip count, yardage, or a continuous-bias square. The Quilt Backing Calculator gives minimum backing dimensions using four extra inches on every side.