edge for quilts and wallhangings
#1
I'm sort of new at this, having done only aprons and small projects so far. My question is this: Is the edge for a wall hanging always done with the bias strip, or can it be done using the straight grain strips. Is the border supposed to have the look of a mitered corner because it's done with the bias tape or how does that happen? Thanks for the help. My quilting books that I have aren't real explicit on the topic.
#6
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I seldom use bias, but you can use either bias or straight binding with equal success. Bias is more stretchy, of course, and you have to be a little more careful when applying it. As a result, like the others who have responded, I only use bias when I have rounded curves.
Here is a link to one of the best binding tutorials I've found. http://www.mikidiane.com/f/binding.pdf
Hope it helps!
Here is a link to one of the best binding tutorials I've found. http://www.mikidiane.com/f/binding.pdf
Hope it helps!
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bias binding is necessary on curves- any straight edge can have straight binding-
and mitering is a personal choice- plenty of people do not miter their corners-
you can bind the edges any way you want- you can even stitch front & back together-right sides together- leaving an opening for turning- turn it right side out- press and top stitch around it- no one says you have to use a binding.
and mitering is a personal choice- plenty of people do not miter their corners-
you can bind the edges any way you want- you can even stitch front & back together-right sides together- leaving an opening for turning- turn it right side out- press and top stitch around it- no one says you have to use a binding.
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