Derla

I cut mine 2 3/4 in. Then I leave enough batting when I trim around the edge of the quilt so that the binding is 'filled'.

piepatch

I cut my binding strips 2 1/2", and have plenty to fold over.

Ginger2010

Thanks for the link! Very good demonstrations that will come in handy!

117becca

this is what i do ~ and w/ a 3/8" seam. I like the wider binding trim on the front and the "full binding"

purrfectquilts

I am one of those who likes 2.5" bindings and sometimes even cut them at 2 5/8" or 2 3/4". I always sew my bindings on with a 3/8" seam rather than 1/4" and I calculate depending on what type of batting I have used and whether I am going to finish the binding by hand or machine.

Using 2" binding and a 1/4" seam does not allow for the batting thickness, just as others have mentioned. . . so you end up having to pull it tightly in order to cover your stitching line. There will always be stress on your sitching that way and the binding will wear out faster.

LindaR

ditto

vickimc

2 1/2 works soo much better. I only use 2 for very thin batting and small quilt.

LindaR

BTW...this is what a judge would look for...

donnajean

I cut my strips at 2 1/4". I don't think 2" is wide enough for double fold binding.

Janet My

I use 2 1/2" strips. Even with that I sometimes have a problem. Your batting has something to do with it too. If your batting is thick, you will need extra inches to fold to the other side.