binding, binding,binding
06-22-2011, 02:56 AM
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You could also use the 1/4" Steam-a-Seam Fusible Tape under the binding on the back side of the quilt and then stitch in the ditch on the front side. I use this sometimes to speed up the binding and no hand work.
06-22-2011, 03:06 AM
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Originally Posted by janeknapp
You could also use the 1/4" Steam-a-Seam Fusible Tape under the binding on the back side of the quilt and then stitch in the ditch on the front side. I use this sometimes to speed up the binding and no hand work.
06-22-2011, 03:19 AM
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I actually like bindings. One thing I do is always use my walking foot when placing binding. Second, I use clips instead of pins to keep it in place. Normally, I machine stitch the binding to the back and pull it up front and top stitch it with machine there, unless it is for someone else or for a heirloom quilt and then I hand stitch it to the back.
06-22-2011, 03:57 AM
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Originally Posted by hlponyfarm
oh how I hate doing binding. I think its just because I really dont know how to do it and I dont like doing things that are alien to me that could ruin my project.
Is it just something I need to keep practicing till Im comfortable with it? I did do a binding on a wall quilt and a twin bed quilt. It was hell. LOL
it has been a long time since Ive finished a project to have to do it again and I feel like Ive never done one. I wanted to turn some blocks that I mistakenly cut off my 1/4" seam allowance into mug rugs. figured I would put a nice binding on it. sigh. Is there any hope for me? I wish there was someone local that could help me and give me lessons. just venting. JoAnn
Is it just something I need to keep practicing till Im comfortable with it? I did do a binding on a wall quilt and a twin bed quilt. It was hell. LOL
it has been a long time since Ive finished a project to have to do it again and I feel like Ive never done one. I wanted to turn some blocks that I mistakenly cut off my 1/4" seam allowance into mug rugs. figured I would put a nice binding on it. sigh. Is there any hope for me? I wish there was someone local that could help me and give me lessons. just venting. JoAnn
http://sunshowerquilts.blogspot.com/...h-binding.html
06-22-2011, 04:16 AM
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I hate doing binding. This is the technique I use, bringing the back fabric to the front to form the binding, then using a decorative stitch to sew it down. Perfect every time.
http://www.lorettaalvarado.com/binding.htm
http://www.lorettaalvarado.com/binding.htm
06-22-2011, 05:25 AM
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I don't mind doing the bindings at all, in fact I find I actually enjoy it. However, I dislike doing machine quilting. I've even been thinking of trying hand quilting since I know I like to finish bindings by hand. Back in the 1970s I did quite a lot of hand embroidery (both regular and crewel) so I know I enjoy doing handwork.... Still it's been almost 30 years since I put that stuff away.
06-22-2011, 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by hlponyfarm
Originally Posted by SparkMonkey
I have nothing to offer in terms of the binding (I actually like that part), but I want to tell you that the pony in your avatar is stunning. I lean in close to my monitor for a better look every time I see one of your posts! :)
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