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12-08-2010, 04:21 AM

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bearisgray

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Originally Posted by gale

I'm curious-is there a specific reason pot holders need to have single binding? I would think they'd last longer with double.

I put french/double fold binding on some of mine. Love it.

12-08-2010, 05:22 AM

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QuiltswithConvicts

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Originally Posted by PurplePassion

I wouldn't use single fold binding . It might wear out faster. I prefer to double fold my binding; for the extra strenghth.

I second that.

The first place a quilt begins to wear out is at the edge. Therefore, French-fold binding is the preferred method so that if your quilt begins to wear, the edges are still protected.

12-08-2010, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by PurplePassion

I wouldn't use single fold binding . It might wear out faster. I prefer to double fold my binding; for the extra strenghth.

I second that.

The first place a quilt begins to wear out is at the edge. Therefore, French-fold binding is the preferred method so that if your quilt begins to wear, the edges are still protected.

LOL Wife bought this HUGE lot of single fold bias binding on Ebay... did not ask me b4 buying sooooooooo I am trying to make use of it. Yes it would wear out quicker I agree.. I always use double fold till now

12-08-2010, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by eaglebeak1960

[LOL Wife bought this HUGE lot of single fold bias binding on Ebay... did not ask me b4 buying sooooooooo I am trying to make use of it. Yes it would wear out quicker I agree.. I always use double fold till now

Eag, you might want to try sewing 2 strips of matching bias together to get the double fold. Press it out flat, stitch and re-fold on the seam line into French-fold. That way you'd get the protection & use your wife's gift at the same time! Just a thought.