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goldsberry921 02-18-2011 06:00 PM

I make mine. I think it looks much better. Plus you have the option of solids or something wacky or pretty. Just plain unique. I used the pre-made bias from Wal-Mart, I didn't like the texture.

littlehud 02-18-2011 06:05 PM

I make my own. I cut it 2.5 inches and fold it in half.

Lakeview Quilting 02-18-2011 06:09 PM


Originally Posted by np3
I make my own using a fabric either in the quilt or a companion to it. Sew together at an angle.

Ditto!

Crabby Patty 02-18-2011 06:11 PM

I make my own. Cut it 2.5 and press in half. roll it up like a jelly roll then lay it in my lap to sew on. Miter corners.

leatheflea 02-18-2011 06:15 PM

I too have the binding maker, Love it for larger projects. Still use the old fashion kind that you pin to the ironing board. Occasionally I'll just rip strips and sew them on with no ironing at all. An older quilter taught me how to do it, she called it rip and roll.

nanna-up-north 02-18-2011 06:29 PM

I've always made my own bindings. I keep whatever is left over and sometimes there will be enough for a small project or baby quilt.

sewingsuz 02-18-2011 06:30 PM

I make my own at 2 and 3/4 strips.

jdiane318 02-18-2011 06:36 PM

I make my own, I like taking scraps from the quilt and making the binding out of those to accent it.

RUSewing 02-18-2011 06:37 PM


Originally Posted by leatheflea
I too have the binding maker, Love it for larger projects. Still use the old fashion kind that you pin to the ironing board. Occasionally I'll just rip strips and sew them on with no ironing at all. An older quilter taught me how to do it, she called it rip and roll.

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GagaSmith 02-18-2011 06:38 PM

I make my own cutting 2 1/2 inch strips and ironing it in half. If i have a lot of binding, I wind it around a paper towel roll and lay it in my lap. I doesn't get all tangled up that way.


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