Daylesewblessed

I vote for the bias binding. It will look very professional and is not difficult.

Bree123

I agree with those who've suggested bias binding since you've already quilted it. It's really not that difficult with a walking foot & some clips (Wonder Clips, those silver barrette-like things, or even clothes pins, binder clips or large paper clips can work). If you run into trouble, you can snip the unfinished edge of the binding up to the seam (leaving 1-2 threads between the top of the cut & the seam) if the quilt is bunching or can cut out a small triangle shaped piece using the same technique if the binding itself if bunching. Just measure around the outer edge of the quilt and add 10-12" like usual -- the bonus is that you don't have to miter any corners!

Pat M.

Use binding cut on the bias. It will so easy to sew because the binding will stretch as you sew around the curve of the quilt.

Jan in VA

Binding a round quilt will be SO much easier than a regular quilt...no corners to miter!

Be sure to make and use bias binding though to make the curved edges lie better.

Sounds interesting, can't wait to see it when you finish -- be sure to take "before'"pics too!!

quiltingshorttimer

I've done several (table toppers and tree skirts, play mats, etc) it is super easy to bind a round quilt--just use bias binding. your description makes me think that you may be talking about using a binding as a facing like you sometimes do with wall hangings--but I think with a round quilt you'd get puckers in the facing, so I'd recommend the bias binding.

maviskw

Tartan has a very good idea. Make the binding into a facing. But you can do this without using bias.

Cut your binding on width of fabric, then stretch the binding a tad while you attach it. Then it will turn to the back and be stitched down by hand. The stretching of the sewn side will make the other side fit just right. The larger the circle, the better this will work.

brenwalt

Use bias binding. Stitch on the front, then hem on the back. Its no different than binding a rectangular or square quilt. I make my own bias binding and use it on everything. Don't be afraid of it!!

bjdemir

Have you thought about doing a small project to test what will work the best?

Maureen

I'm with you girls who suggested the bias binding. Much easier in the long run and much better looking.