sewbizgirl

I apply my bindings by machine. It's invisible on the front, and just catches the edge of the binding as a topstitch on the back. (You can see if you do a close up on the second and third photos here: http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...d-t215231.html ) The part I hate is going back and hand stitching the little seams at the mitered corners. If they look tight to begin with, will the world fall in if I don't sew them??? Will the corners hold up to washing? It doesn't seem there is any way the corners could possibly pull out, but I wanted some backup on that. What do you think?

lfstamper

I never sew the tiny corners after machine bindings. I think they will be fine with washing. Wash one and see then let us know...lol.

Quiltngolfer

It's a beautiful quilt. I would say if it looks like everything is sewn nice and tight that it would hold up fine. You could also put it on the machine and do a quick tack stitch across the opening.

nycquilter

it should be fine based on my experience. I don't hand sew the corners and they have stood up to repeated washings.

sewbizgirl

The one I sent you to in my link was machine washed. I washed it after completing it, and the corners came out fine. I just hope they continue to do so in subsequent washings. I actually just FORGOT to stitch them, LOL!

sewbizgirl

THANKS! Exactly what I hoped to hear!

mighty

I think that is fine!

Tartan

Unless you are putting the quilt into competition, you don't need to sew down the mitered corners. The judges usually take off points if the binding miters are not sewn. I don't know why because I like the look of the corners better without the sewing. Maybe it mattered when using singe fold binding but most everyone uses double fold binding....and judges take off points for single fold binding too! Weird but true.

EasyPeezy

It will be fine. I don't always sew the miters unless I missed the corner while sewing the binding.

AlienQuilter

You can always practice by making a pot holder and washing it several times.