Binding Tip
#74
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I've been having problems with my hands so for the past few years so I've been putting the binding on by machine. You would sew the binding to the back of the quilt, turn it over and sew the edge of the binding on the front. Its so easy and probably a lot more durable. My friend, Amy F, does it that way but uses decorative stitches to sew the binding down and it looks great! Then I can save my hands for applique, which I love.
#76
Thanks so much for the tip. That is so neat. I am thinking why haven't we thought of this before. Keep quilting and sending us your tips. We might be old quilters but as they say , " When you think you have learn everything about quilting it is time to quit. " I am not quiting LOL
#80
I did this today on my quilt...Oh my goodness...life safer...I machine quilted except for the corners. I hand did those. So much easier when not having to play around with the binding. I also ironed the front of the quilt first then the back...
Originally Posted by OHSue
If you want to take it one step further, apply some Elmers School Glue as you are ironing and it will stay where you want it, and no pins to poke yourself with.
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