WHY are quilt bindings cut on the BIAS
#6
Originally Posted by sidmona
I read somewhere that the only time you need to cut binding on the bias is when you are going to be binding curves. Otherwise, you can straight cut the fabric width wise.
There is less 'give' in straight binding.
But straight grain binding is just fine for straight quilts. It has enough strength because it is double folded. IMHO.
#7
Here's a blog post that explains the differences between bias and straight of grain binding:
http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/2011/01...cs-part-1.html
and here's part 2 where she shows how to make bias binding:
http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/2011/02...rt-2-bias.html
I am going to try making my next quilt with rounded corners and use bias binding. I don't really like mitering corners.
http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/2011/01...cs-part-1.html
and here's part 2 where she shows how to make bias binding:
http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/2011/02...rt-2-bias.html
I am going to try making my next quilt with rounded corners and use bias binding. I don't really like mitering corners.
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Binding cut on the bias is more flexible and therefore it's easier to make it look nice when you fold it over and stitch it down. It's also easier (for me at least) to make nicer mitered corners with bias binding.
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According to Barbara Brackman, reknown quilt historian, bias binding was rarely, if ever, seen on quilts prior to the scalloped-edge quilts of the 1920-1930s.
I prefer the look, feel, handling, and strength of double fold (aka French fold) binding with mitered, hand-turned, handsewn corners.
But, as you can see, it's a purely personal preference.
Jan in VA (quilting nearly 30 years.)
I prefer the look, feel, handling, and strength of double fold (aka French fold) binding with mitered, hand-turned, handsewn corners.
But, as you can see, it's a purely personal preference.
Jan in VA (quilting nearly 30 years.)
#10
Originally Posted by sidmona
I read somewhere that the only time you need to cut binding on the bias is when you are going to be binding curves. Otherwise, you can straight cut the fabric width wise.
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