Binding
#41
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I have found that if you cut your binding fabric 2 3/4 it is easier to put on. Also I was taught to pin on the binding before sewing so that you make sure that the joining peices are not on the corners. Also A professional quilter told me that she always hand sews binding on unless she is doing a kids quilt. she also stitches binding to front and then turns to back and stitches. Also method of turning backing to front for binding works and is easy but only if you want your binding to match the backing. Good luck!
#42
Originally Posted by Holice
Check out my binding instructions on QuiltersTV and under Quilters Cafe. The binding show is still airing. I am told it is very good instructions.....lol.
One thing I have learned in working with these instructions is absolute need for accuracy in seam allowances. I am heading to Atlanta next month to do more taping for QuiltersTV and will expand on the binding show.
After you get to QuiltersTV search for my name and Binding.
Holice Turnbow
One thing I have learned in working with these instructions is absolute need for accuracy in seam allowances. I am heading to Atlanta next month to do more taping for QuiltersTV and will expand on the binding show.
After you get to QuiltersTV search for my name and Binding.
Holice Turnbow
#43
Originally Posted by MommaDorian
Originally Posted by carolaug
I have found that doing a two inch binding (double fold) sew to the front side and then hand stitch on the back looks the best...I also hate binding....I like machine sewing it but looks better when I hand do it. I am going to start doing a few of the pillow quilts or as some call it birthing a quilt. No binding...
Do a bit at a time, glue it and set it with the dry iron. This washes out with absolutely no residue.
Now the fun part. If you don't like straight topstitching, use a feather stitch or a blanket stitch over the edge of the binding on the front. Presto!
Machine binding with a feather stitch
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#44
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If you have a friend or fellow quilter that lives close to you, maybe she can help. Sometimes it just feels akward but then when you are shown it makes perfect sense. I must be a little strange but binding is my favorite part of the quilting. Find it so relaxing and also cuz the quilt is finally almost done.
#45
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Originally Posted by Grandma Peg
If you have a friend or fellow quilter that lives close to you, maybe she can help. Sometimes it just feels akward but then when you are shown it makes perfect sense. I must be a little strange but binding is my favorite part of the quilting. Find it so relaxing and also cuz the quilt is finally almost done.
#46
I know some on this board do not like Sharon Schamber's method of using Elmer's School Glue, but I find it makes the job of binding much easier -- no pins to deal with. Since using Sharon's glue method and Kitsie's perfect binding tutorial (http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-51632-1.htm), my bindings have turned out perfect.
#47
Originally Posted by Grandma Peg
If you have a friend or fellow quilter that lives close to you, maybe she can help. Sometimes it just feels akward but then when you are shown it makes perfect sense. I must be a little strange but binding is my favorite part of the quilting. Find it so relaxing and also cuz the quilt is finally almost done.
#48
Originally Posted by Evie
I know some on this board do not like Sharon Schamber's method of using Elmer's School Glue, but I find it makes the job of binding much easier -- no pins to deal with. Since using Sharon's glue method and Kitsie's perfect binding tutorial (http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-51632-1.htm), my bindings have turned out perfect.
#49
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Columbus, Ohio
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Originally Posted by MommaDorian
Originally Posted by Evie
I know some on this board do not like Sharon Schamber's method of using Elmer's School Glue, but I find it makes the job of binding much easier -- no pins to deal with. Since using Sharon's glue method and Kitsie's perfect binding tutorial (http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-51632-1.htm), my bindings have turned out perfect.
http://pir8.freeservers.com/quilting...ding/index.htm
#50
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Do a search for the "Cut-Rite Bind Up Tool". I couldn't do a binding to save my soul. This tool is inexpensive and easy to use. There is a video tutorial to show you how. (I'd find it for you, bit I'm on my iPad which makes it a bit of a process.) I love this tool. It has solved my binding problems.
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