MistyMarie

Corners are rarely my problem. My problem comes when I try to join my binding when I get to the beginning again. I ALWAYS screw up!

4dogs

I insert a pin in the corner, before I get to it, with about 1/2 inch and I stop when I get to the pin, then do the turn it and etc to make the miters..........I find the 1/2 inche works better than the 1/4 inch, on those corners.

penski

thank you for the tips

earlori7

Thanks for the info. I am getting better at the binding, but now I can improve even more!

Dollyo

I've found the secret to good bindings is Elmer's School Glue. I learned the technique from Sharon Schamber's youtube videos. It makes doing bindings a breeze. I use the technique to match patterns. I love striped bindings and this enables you to match the stripes on the bias perfectly. Here are the links to the 3 videos.
Binding the Angel - Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PE0Yq9iGlc
Binding the Angel - Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3vHI...eature=related
Binding the Angel - Part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W--xg...eature=related
Hope this helps.
Dolly

overallquilter

You are so right Holice, if your seams are not accurate, it is very hard to have a pretty seam. I like to start with a 2" strip. I also square my quilt using the rotary cutter and a long ruler. It's much easier to sew on a straight binding if your quilt is straight as well. I use the Perfect binding miter tool from Quilts and Stuff, and I do get perfect corners. and at the end, well it's all about the overlap and knowing your machine. I do love to bind.

MaryAnnMc

Your timing is perfect! I ripped out binding three times last night because I couldn't get it right (not usually a problem). Gave up and went to bed. Now I'll try again. Thanks so much!

faykilgore

So, all you experienced binders, do you machine sew the folded side down, or hand whip? I do use my walking foot to sew the binding on, which helps immensely. I'm going to try starching my back to see if that helps with the puckering. At this point, most of my quilts get hand finished as I like that look so much better than machine stitching. Sure takes a long time to go around a queen-sized quilt!

brushandthimble

One thing that really helped me, all my corners are now almost perfect; when you get to the end of the seam, stopping your seam allowance away from the edge, pivot with needle down, to an angle and stitch DIAGONALLY off the corner. Now pull the quilt away and fold the binding and stitching from the top edge.

Painiacs

Thanks for the info !