What is your favorite binding tool?

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08-25-2010, 02:07 PM

#91

zactanls

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I use the perfect binding miter by Glenna - it is
www.quiltsnstuff.net - it really helps with mitering a corner.

Just checked out her website. Love it. Looks simple enough to miter the corners (never done it this way), and I have never seen anyone join the end the way she does either. For only $5, I think I will order this one. Thanks

You are very welcome - I bought a bunch of the mitering tools for my quilting group - they are happy with them also

08-25-2010, 02:09 PM

#92

steelecg

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i'm interested - sound great

08-25-2010, 03:12 PM

#93

Pat G

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kellie G

I have done my bindings without any kind of tool for years. I am wondering if my quilting life would be improved by purchasing some sort of binding tool and if so, which is your favorite and why? Does the tool help with mitering, connecting the tails together (this is where I have the most difficult time) at the beginning and end, or some other function?

I swear by hairclips now. Easy to apply & easy to remove as I stitch the final step. Holds the folded binding very well. Just this morn. I used an online site when I did a search for "mitered corners for quilts". I found a video that clearly walked me through it.

08-25-2010, 03:34 PM

#94

BizyStitches

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I wouldn't do a binding without the Binding Gizmo. One place you can see it is at:
http://www.nancysnotions.com/product...ok+and+tool.do
Or maybe you can do a search.
My niece, my sister, and I just love it and wouldn't be without. Good luck.

08-25-2010, 03:44 PM

#95

Rose Lee

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I have never used a tool. I figured it takes too much time, I have learned thru trial and error.

08-25-2010, 03:44 PM

#96

barbrdunn

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady-T

Quote:

Originally Posted by justwannaquilt

My sewing machine! Oh and a extra fine pin for marking my 1/4" at ever corner!

When sewing on binding & I get to the corner, I stop 1/4" for the ened, turn quilt and sew out to tip of the corner....there's my miter!

I do this and I think that by sewing diagonally into the corner, it helps keep the batting flat when you turn the corners, allowing for an easier mitre on the other side.

08-25-2010, 04:11 PM

#97

rufousrufous

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Ann,
I would be very interested in how you do your bindings with a tutorial if you can do that.
Joan

08-25-2010, 04:13 PM

#98

BarbZ

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Location: Augusta, Maine

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I just got the binding tool from MissouriQuilt Co. and I LOVE it for the beginning and ending. But I will be interested in seeing the tuturial on it. When will it be?

08-25-2010, 04:20 PM

#99

jacie

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certainly will be looking forward to the tutorial on binding....it is my real buggaboo, and after making something really nice,,, I hate to bind for fear of wrecking the whole thing....thanks for your offer!!!

jacie

08-25-2010, 04:26 PM

#100

fishnlady

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Location: Anchorage, Alaska

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Quote:

Originally Posted by brushandthimble

I don't use any special tool, just a couple of pins, small ruler and marking pencil. I get perfect corners every time and you can not tell where I started and ended, it looks just like any joining of strips. I will be giving a class in a few week, I will make a tutorial while preparing my samples for the class if anyone is interested.

ann

I am definitely interested. This is my weak spot too.