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    Old 03-21-2012, 06:27 PM
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    That's how I always join my strips for binding now. No worry if I cut the angle right, since I don't cut an angle anymore. This just works so much easier. I used to join the ends that way, but now sew the ends together with a bias seam instead.
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    Old 03-22-2012, 04:12 AM
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    This is the way I've always done it (for the few quilts I've made).
    Usually, I make one of those continuous strips --- Help me! what is it called? --- but would LOVE someone to tell me what the formula is when you don't need a full yard sewn and cut on the diagonal.
    I always end up with strips I don't need and wonder if I'll ever find a use for later.
    I saw it once somewhere and should have taken notes!

    (Length x width) x 2 + ??? = ???

    I like this way because the double fabric and the bias makes it easy to bind around uneven seams ( ! ) and makes it tight and wears well over time.

    Thanks!
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    Old 03-22-2012, 04:15 AM
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    WOW - looks much easier than using a binding tool and wrestling with the strips so you can sew a good diagonal seam at the end. I can't wait to try this! Thanks for sharing!
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    Old 03-22-2012, 04:38 AM
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    I've never seen it done like this. I've bookmarked the page and am going to try it with my next binding.
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    Old 03-22-2012, 04:50 AM
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    I learned this way when I first started quilting, and found it to be the easiest way for me to bind my quilt.
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    Old 03-22-2012, 05:30 AM
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    I love that last idea! I always hated trying to match the two ends.!
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    Old 03-22-2012, 06:04 AM
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    wow ....a duh moment ! thats GREAT !!!
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    Old 03-22-2012, 06:42 AM
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    Wowwwwww, thanks so much. I always have such a time with corners that I end up rounding them off......not no more....I love it, and will try it on my new GGDs quilt in the making now.

    Love, Jo Ann
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    Old 03-22-2012, 06:48 AM
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    That is a great site. I saw this on Sewing with Nancy the other day. This must be something new. I used this method on a small quilt, works really well.
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    Old 03-22-2012, 07:06 AM
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    Similar to the way I do mine but a lot neater. I bookmarked the page thank you for the link....
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