W X
Transfer the strips to your sewing machine and stitch a
diagonal line across the intersecting fabrics, sewing from the
upper left corner to the lower right (as shown in the previous
picture).
To join the strips together, place two strips’ ends
perpendicular to one another, with face sides together if
applicable. Use a pin to secure in place. We will be sewing
the strips along the dashed line.
Y Z
Using scissors, trim away the excess fabric from the line you
just stitched, leaving a 1⁄2” seam allowance.
Now, use a steam iron to butterfly press open the binding
strip. Repeat steps W - Y for joining any additional strips.
AA BB
To add the binding to the tile scene, start by laying the
strip face side towards the quilt top starting at the center of
the bottom edge. Fold the starting corner of the strip back
against itself, to create a triangle, as shown. Pin in place.
Begin sewing the strip to the quilt top with a 1⁄2” seam
allowance, removing the pins as you sew. STOP when you
are 1⁄2” from the first corner.
THE GOOD SHEPHERD | SPECIAL EDITION | 81