Binding -- How can I keep the binding seams from ending up at a corner?

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09-20-2011, 03:29 AM

#51

ConnieF

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Yes so easy that is waht I was going to say I havent ever had a seam on a corner and I always star never in the center of a side of the quilt

09-20-2011, 03:30 AM

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ConnieF

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Yes Native texan you got it to I thought it was so easy and have never had that problem by testing first...

09-20-2011, 07:15 AM

#53

cheryl rearick

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Quote:

Originally Posted by true4uca

Lol, I just make way to much & re-seam (is that a word) as I go.

Sounds good :)

09-20-2011, 08:51 AM

#54

love to sew

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Scissor Queen

Lay the quilt out and lay the binding along the edges. If a seam is close to a corner move it one way or the other until there aren't any seams on any corner. Then put a big straight pin in the spot where you want to start.

This is how I do it.

09-23-2011, 02:02 PM

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lollygagging

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Scissor Queen

I usually do a quick check, running the binding around the circumference of the quilt to be sure a seam doesn't wind up on a corner. If it does, I just adjust the starting point. It only takes a few minutes and is worth the effort. I always mark with double pins where the binding will begin.

09-25-2011, 08:39 AM

#56

samsu32

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I sew 3 inch strips folded, in one long strip. i sew the top and bottom then the two sides. I fold the point in and then fold both sides. that will always be a nice square corner and you have no seams.

09-25-2011, 08:42 AM

#57

natalieg

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I agree, I lay mine out around the quilt and decide where to start.

09-25-2011, 08:52 AM

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BJSEWS

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LeslieFrost

I usually use diagonal seams and piece the binding somewhat longer than needed. Then, I just begin putting it on the front, creating mitered corners as I go. If I get to a corner and have a binding seam, there's really nothing to do, is there?

What could I do differently?

Thanks!

Do start your binding at the corner or in the middle of the quilt or whatever you are binding or about say 12" from the corner and always leave some of the binding loose so you cansew in the end of last part of the binding when you finish

10-09-2011, 12:37 PM

#59

MerryQuilter

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Lucky that so rarely happens to me.

10-10-2011, 03:06 AM

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Suzy

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I always walk my binding around the quilt before I sew it to the quilt, make sure you don't get a seam in the corner to hard to make a good miter.

Good Luck

Suzy