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Originally Posted by grandaud
I think binding is the funnest part of making a quilt. It means that you have just about completed the project. I cut my binding 2 1/2 inches like you do. I always sew the binding on then cut 1/4 inch from the edge of the binding so that I have a full binding. When being judged here at our county fair, that is one of the first things the judge looks at is the fullness of the binding. I always sew the back on by hand.
That is how I do it, but I trim the batting to the edge. How do you treat the mitred corner? Do you still stitch up to 1/4" before the end of the corner seam? |
I love doing the binding. I never cut it narrower than 2.5 inches, and I like 3.5" even better. Doubled, I machine stitch it to the front, and have a generous amount to turn over. The wider binding looks lush to me, and it's very easy to work with. Also, I cut on the crosswise grain, just like other strips. IMHO, There is no reason do do bias binding unless you have a curved edge.
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Bindings do get better.... I cut mine 2-1/4", fold in half, press, then sew it to the back. Then sew it to the front, and I am done! My hands can't take all that hand sewing, and I also don't have the patience--I want it done!
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i've been quilting on and off for about 10 years (yikes) and the other day when i was sewing on the binding i was shocked to find that wow, this was getting easier, and brace yourself, easier! hooray!
plus for most people it's not gonna take 10 years give or take! :) all the best to binding! and hooray for walking foots, they help me so much in this process. a |
[quote=retired2pa]I guess I must be nuts but I love doing the binding :) I use to hate it and dreaded getting to that point because I could never make a nice "ending" where the 2 ends are joined together. It was always sloppy or lumpy. Then I came across this web by Connecting Threads and it was so simple I wondered why I was having such a hard time: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buCKs...eature=related
Thank you for this tut. I always have trouble joining the ends, despite trying various methods, this has to be the "binding for dummies" version. |
Originally Posted by lalaland
I hate sewing on the binding, it's just not my thing, so now I cut the back fabric larger and bring it over as the binding. I really like the technique and it takes the "pain" out the process for me. This is the website showing how to do it if you'd like to give it a try sometime.
http://www.lorettaalvarado.com/binding.htm I am going to make some pot holders as a surprise for a very nice lady that gifted me with a cd to quilt to. I'll show her how inspiring the music is :thumbup: |
I still have a quilt I made almost 6 years ago, it's all quilted and I still haven't finished the binding. I hate binding more than anything I can think of, lol.
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Originally Posted by Shelley
Yes, it gets easier!! LOL! I can remember asking the same question!
I cut mine at 2-1/2, and sew on with a 1/4" seam. But I trim the quilt 1/4" beyond the edge. That way, I end up with a nice full binding and the folded edge of the binding ends up right at the stitching line on the back. Have fun, and don't forget to breathe!! |
Practice, practice and more practive. Then try suggested diffrent ways until you find what works for you. To have the miters down is quite an achievement so the binding should follow.
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I love Sharon Schambers tricks on binding. Watch it on You Tube and don't miss the way she puts her quilt sandwich together. I think that one is titled basting your quilt. She is amazing. When putting you quilt sandwich together someone else suggested using spray glue, With that You could put the quilt together in 15+-minutes total.
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