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08-01-2010, 08:35 PM

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Lori B.

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Welcome from Michigan.

08-01-2010, 08:40 PM

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Annz

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Yes you can. Hello and welcome from Boston, Ma

08-02-2010, 12:38 AM

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Sadheart

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Hello and welcome from Utah

08-02-2010, 04:11 AM

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denilynne

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Hi welcome from Michigan, you'll get alot of information here, these ladies and gentlemen make wonderful quilts. Denise

08-02-2010, 05:31 AM

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arpdesigns28

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Welcome to the board!! In response to your question, I personally would not recommend it because that type of binding tends to be weaker than some of the other types, as well as giving more of a less tailored look to the quilt. I kind of found that out the hard way. And, if you are concerned about binding, go to the local fabric store (JoAnn's, Hancocks, etc.) and get a tape maker. They are great for making a quick, strong, binding for around the edges of the quilt. For a beginner, I would suggest getting a 1" tape maker. It is easier to place the made binding/tape on the edges. Once again, welcome, and happy quilting!!

08-02-2010, 06:11 AM

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Patched

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Welcome from Oklahoma

08-02-2010, 06:23 AM

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tdgiffin

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Welcome from Central Indiana!

08-02-2010, 02:31 PM

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Ilovemydogs

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Welcome from Arizona!

08-02-2010, 09:13 PM

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kwiltkrazy

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Welcome. You most definitely can, just be very careful when you square it up that you don't cut the backing.

08-03-2010, 09:46 PM

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Debo

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When I started quilting, I wrapped the backing around to the front for the binding and hand stitched. I was not sure how the seperate binding worked so this worked for me. Welcome to be board. You will love it here.