Press under one edge of each facing piece by you could.
Facing a small quilt.
I also prefer a facing because the hand stitching required at the end is easier as there is more fabric turned to the back and it doesn t have to be exact.
And if your fingers don t like working in small spaces you may want to leave or even 1 to make this more comfortable.
Cut the side strips the length of the quilt less 2 inches i cut these 2 x 10 inches.
When hand sewing the facing down fold the extra fabric in under the facing to create a finished edge and not leave a raw edge.
Step 1 square off all edges of excess batting and backing.
Centre horizontal facing strips on front of quilt with raw edges at edge of quilt press the facing strips to the back after stay stitching.
I do suggest using a fabric close to the same color as the edge of the quilt so that the facing blends in with the front of the quilt.
Step 2 measure all the vertical sides of the quilt.
How to add facing to a quilt part 1 you know that i hate to bind my quilts but i do it if i really have to and i ve found a way to avoid this.
Cut the top and bottom strips the width of the quilt plus 2 inches mine are 2 by 11 5 inches.
When facing a quilt this is not enough space to work in.
I usually try and have a backing that matches the front as well but not this time.