Doreen

I can't wait to do the binding because it means I am almost done! I can then start on something else!

NanaCsews2

I always hated bindings too until I learned to do it. Took some patience, and lots of practice on scraps of fabric I made into mini quilts, potholders, and placemats just to learn the binding. I did go to Missouri Quilt Co and Sharon Schamber's You-torials and learned how to do the binding. If you learn the basic techniques, it will come easier every time. I also use the 'binding buddy' tool as putting the beginning and ending seams together was my worst nightmare. I just could not understand the how-to's of it and realized I was over-thinking it every time. The tool makes putting those seams together perfect every time. Before folding over the back of the binding, I always step away from the sewing machine, find a very relaxing chair or nice long ride in the car when finishing the binding by hand-sewing. I look forward to this every time as it takes me out of the sewing area and relaxes me enough to get the rest of it done. I don't fret over it being perfect every time. Doesn't have to be unless you are showing the quilt. Giving it as a gift? Usually we give the gift to those that can't/don't sew and never know that it isn't perfect anyway. There may come a time when you look at your work and tell yourself that there is nothing you can do to make it any more perfect. But that is waaaay after your realize you really do love and are proud of the work you do.

Holice

Go to www.quilterstv.com and click under Quilters Cafe and see if my video on bindings is showing. Easy technique.
Uses no tools or gadgets to get good bindings.
My advice is if you are having problems then rip out and look for the problem so yu can fix it.
Good bindings are:
1. Seams consistent and even
2. Binding full
3. Good mitred corners
4. If using patterned fabric then fussy cut to take advantage of the the pattern in the fabric
5 If binding curves then cut binding on the bias

jaciqltznok

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ot7Trk6J2Vw

dglvr

Your not alone. I hate doing the binding too. I'm not a hand sewer and doing the hand sewing on it takes me forever.
That is the only hand sewing I do. I've learned how to do bindings other ways on table runners and wallhangers but I do the hand sewing method on quilts. Others posted some really good sites for you though. I'm going to go them too. Thanks everyone for all the tutes posted. :thumbup:

nativetexan

you can always do non-mitered binding
http://quilterscache.com/StartQuilti...ltingfive.html

fatquarters

I like doing binding but I will check out those tuts for pointers. Thanks

Mimito2

MTS: Thanks for the links!

hlponyfarm

Thank you so much, i used to raise train and show Welsh ponies and show in pleasure driving and Combined driving events. (still dabble as its in my blood, and people wont let me totally retire) I have sold out due to age and economy and Champ is my last pony. he is 1/2 Welsh Cob and 1/2 arab. 14.2 hands and a lovely disposition. The pic was taken at his first outing at a fun competition with our driving club. Glad you enjoy his pic. JoAnn

QuilterGary

When I started quilting (last year). My first, quilt the binding scared me. I read and watched everything that has been mentioned here. I made me a large sandwich and put a binding on it. Then I cut it off and put another binding on it and cut it again. By the time i got down to a mug rug size sandwich I felt good enough to bind my first queen size quilt. I machine sewed it on the front and hand sewed on the back. A few quilts later and about fifty pot holders I like binding. It means you have another project complete. If I can do it anyone can.