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For additional help or any lessons you might also try going on You Tube. Even has a lesson on a self binding quilt. Missouri Quilt Company has great videos.
15979I do usually stitch my corners down as kids tend to pick and even a little thread can lead to a big hole - when I can I use a cute stitch pattern, but when they are narrow, I just do a regular stitch.
5961734246I never sew mine down. justonlyme had a neat idea about the tiny designs in the corner!
3385Just a thought; having the corner conundrum might be a great place to add a tiny design or decorative stitching.
16260I say if you MUST sew it down,,,do it by hand so the stitches can be hidden in the fold....I do not sew the fold down.....commercially bought ones aren't
40381It can be done either way. If you think the child might poke their finger in the corner or if it is going to get a lot of washings, you might want to stitch it down. hugs, Susan
25510I think it would look fine either way, however as has been said it is a possible trap for little fingers and dust.
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11814Going with the lovely Cuties below...definitely sew it down...
313902Definitely sew it down. I will be doing the same thing with the placematsI am working on right now.
168893i have made 3 for GKs and I sew it down. Looks nicer for the long term. Hugs. Nan
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