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08-26-2011, 09:15 AM

#31

SUZAG

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http://settlerspeace.typepad.com/set...-bindings.html this is a very good tutorial...it inspired me and gave me courage to finish my granddaughters baby quilt (she's 15 months now)...LOL

08-26-2011, 09:33 AM

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grammysharon

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I make my own double fold binding! :-D

08-26-2011, 09:44 AM

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EmsMom

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THANKS everyone so much for all the tips and information. I'm not quite as nervous about binding as I first was! :)

08-26-2011, 11:03 AM

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Quilting Angel

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I do double fold binding. I like to sew my binding down to the back, then use a decorative stitch when I sew it down to the front.

08-26-2011, 12:23 PM

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angelarose

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hopetoquilt

I take a 2.5 inch strip, fold in half and machine sew to back of quilt. Then I flip it over and hand stitch to front of quilt. I miter the corners. I love doing the binding. there are great videos on line regarding how to do this.

(aka double fold binding)

I use the double fold binding, but machine sew to the front of the quilt and hand sew the back.
I don't mind binding at all. Happy sewing!

08-26-2011, 12:30 PM

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ube quilting

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sushi

Quote:

Originally Posted by NJ Quilter

I do what hopetoquilt does except I machine sew to the front of the quilt and then hand sew to the back.

Add me to the list of quilters who do it this way!

Add me to this list! I love to do the binding!

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08-26-2011, 01:10 PM

#37

matraina

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I also do what sushi does, and I really enjoy it. Missouri Star Quilt Company has an excellent tutorial (video) on it.

08-26-2011, 01:46 PM

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Kristin in ME

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NJ Quilter

I do what hopetoquilt does except I machine sew to the front of the quilt and then hand sew to the back.

Ditto. I make the binding this way, except that I start with a square of fabric, instead of a rectangle- http://modernquiltlove.wordpress.com...-bias-binding/

08-26-2011, 07:39 PM

#39

winter012

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I, too, make my own binding. I like to match the fabric to the quilt. I much prefer bias binding 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 inches wide, although straight-of-grain binding will do also. Machine stitch it to the front, then hand stitch it carefully to the back, mitering the corners. Store-bought bias tape simply does not make satisfactory binding as it doesn't wear very well. Good luck!!!!