Happy Monday! Today I’m sharing a technique tip with the extra bonus of video material. Easy Folded Corners are sometimes called “simple folded corners” or “sew and flip corners.” (There might even be a few more names out there for this method of block construction). I’ve actually referred to this technique before in a few posts. But the video should make it more clear.
A lot of my quilt patterns use this method of construction for some of the block units. In the past, quilters had to draw lines on the wrong side of the fabric to use as a guide for sewing. This takes a lot of time, and I’m always looking for ways to save time! There are also see-through plastic templates you can use on your sewing machine for making this unit. But using the Simple Folded Corners Ruler for this technique is now my go-to method for sewing this type of unit. The Be My Neighbor Mini quilt pictured above (along with the full-size Be My Neighbor quilt) uses this unit in a few places).
My Sunshine Day quilt also uses this method for the corner pieces.
One of my favorite quilt designs, Maple Sky (and Maple Sky Mini) also use this technique for the corner stems! If you are a beginner quilter, learning this technique can really save a lot of time!
Watch the video above for a demonstration of the “drawn pencil lines” method in comparison to using the Simple Folded Corners ruler method! And, the Simple Folded Corners Ruler actually comes in two sizes. I demonstrated using the small version of the ruler in the video; however, the larger size is good to have if you make a lot of quilts with bigger blocks.
My Flower Garden quilt also uses this technique!
Get the Simple Folded Corners Ruler for Making Easy Folded Corners:
You can also read the post I did with a full review of the Simple Folded Corner ruler here (I’ve updated that post to add the video tutorial that is presented here). I’ll be uploading a few more tip videos in the coming weeks. And my son will be coming over to film more videos at the end of the month. I’d love to know if there are any topics you’d like us to film! Send me an email or leave your idea in the comments!
Happy quilting! And thanks so much for stopping by!
gailss1 says
I do like the ruler method and have been using that for a bit and find it much quicker to use. This is a really great tutorial and thanks Sherri
MJ says
I like using the 2nd method more. Mostly because I don’t like sewing on a bias edge if I can help it. That and I don’t feel I need to cut those triangles off later perfectly by measuring with a ruler and cutting. I just eyeball and free-hand cut with my rotary cutter. I too like to look for efficiencies in my studio!
Hildy says
I love my mini ruler that was in the sewsampler box a few boxes ago it quickly becomea fovorite of mine.
Traci slomba says
I love your videos, you have such a relaxing voice as well as great tips and techniques. I would love to see how you did the scallop edge binding on your hexi quilt. I’m coming along with my hexies and hope to put it together soon.
Thanks for all thingsyou do creatively and sharing your stories.
Xoxo Traci
Veronica Labuschagne says
For some reason I cannot find the video!!
I would like a video on mitered corners and squaring off.
Many thanks
Sherri says
I believe the video only shows on desktop. Not sure about tablet, but I know some people are having trouble with their phones. Great ideas for future videos…thank you!
Julie says
Sherri,
I’m on a PC desktop and I do not see the video either. Thanks for the thought; your videos are always well-paced and informative!
Julie
Julie Samaras says
Sherri,
I’m on a PC desktop and I do not see the video either. Thanks for the thought; your videos are always well-paced and informative!
Julie
Sherri says
I’m not sure why…I can see it on my PC desktop…and on my phone…but I know some people are not seeing it. It’s right above the sentence “The video doesn’t take very long to watch…”
JEAN says
I can’t see the video.? I only have internet on my phone.
-Jean?
Sherri says
I’m so sorry about that. I’m going to look into this as a few others have mentioned the same thing!