Melinda in Tulsa

Please don't hate me :lol: but the binding part is a breeze for me. I cut my bindings 2 1/4 inches, sew 1/4" seam, roll it over and glue it down with Elmers school glue. Seal it with a hot iron and then just machine stitch it down. Easy peasy. (mitering the corners) I don't even bother to pin the binding on.

belmer

I'm happy for you also. Congrat's, It makes it so much more fun to finish a quilt with binding that you feel good about doing!

Lady Shivesa

Generally speaking, I enjoy handsewing. I used to do a lot of hand embroidery on my jeans and stuff, and love to watch stuff while I do it. But I don't like doing it as much with binding for some odd reason. I'm sewing tabs on the quilt (it's a wall hanging) right now and have to do that by hand, but it's not too bad 'cause they're only about and inch wide.

Darlene

Binding is my most unfavorite part of quilt making.

littlehud

Great job. I am so happy for you.

Sheree from Chicago

Congratulations! That is an accomplishment! I'm going to attempt binding with mitered corners on a baby quilt I just finished. A bit leary. I'll let you know how it goes! LOL

KarenS

You might try a tool on the Fons & Porter website that is specifically made for binding. It's a little acrylic ruler that shows you exactly what length to cut the binding and exactly where to sew the two pieces together. I have used it twice now and the binding comes out perfect. I also like to do the binding - I machine sew it on the front and then hand sew to the back. Since it is the final step in my quilt (besides the label), I really enjoy it!

stitchingmemories

I'm so happy for you!

leatheflea

Congrats! I always machine back side and then hand stitch the front, takes awhile but it works for me.

plainpat

For sure :-( Binding just has my name & a giggle when I do binding.But it's good to know some ppl can slay that dragon!