How much material do I ned for binding?

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01-11-2010, 05:55 PM

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Donna Mae

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1 yard of of 2.5 inch strips willl yeild 16 strips. It takes about 9 strips to bind a queen. Depending on the size. If I have strips left over I use it for strip quilting or add it to binding for another quilt.
I do enjoy binding with striped material. Its different look.
Keep it rock'in
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01-11-2010, 06:09 PM

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brushandthimble

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Donna Mae

1I do enjoy binding with striped material. Its different look.
Keep it rock'in
simple quilter

I collect strips and odd prints for bindings. I have a large jar where all my left over binding strips go. I just bound 2 charity baby quilts with all left over bindings.

01-11-2010, 09:54 PM

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ctmhjenn

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http://www.blockcentral.com/calculators.shtml i just used this
yesterday and i love it...no brainer lol

01-12-2010, 02:01 AM

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katier825

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ctmhjenn

http://www.blockcentral.com/calculators.shtml i just used this
yesterday and i love it...no brainer lol

Great calculators! Thanks for sharing!

01-12-2010, 04:58 AM

#15

Mamagus

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Scissor Queen

Half a yard of fabric probably isn't enough for binding for a queen size quilt. A queen size quilt usually takes 9 strips and you need 23 inches of fabric to cut that.

I was going to say the same thing...