Binding before or after quilting

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10-27-2011, 08:19 AM

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QuiltnNan

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i agree as well

10-27-2011, 08:30 AM

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yayaquilts

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Quote:

Originally Posted by grammy Dwynn

Quilt first, square up, then bind.

I agree! Bind last.

10-27-2011, 08:44 AM

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Barb44

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I ALWAYS quilt first. I don't do the best job on keeping the backing taut when basting, so when quilting I can straighten the backing as I quilt to make sure it is not 'loose' somewhere. If I sewed binding on first it would be disaster.

10-27-2011, 08:56 AM

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Sadiemae

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I remember the lady that said she binds first, but I always quilt first.

10-27-2011, 09:12 AM

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Jingle

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I bind last, sometimes I have had to remove pins and smooth top out to the edge. Just works best for me. No rules as to how to do things.

10-27-2011, 05:23 PM

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I hadn't thought about quilting right to the edge. Thanks.

10-27-2011, 05:25 PM

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cactusmomma

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Thank you all for your replies. I will definitely quilt first and then bind. Hadn't thought about all the pitfals of doing it the other way so glad I asked.