Can it be that difficult??

**peaceandjoy** · 08-17-2013, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by QandE2010

This is how I do it also. Here is the link (just in case you don't have enough videos. LOL)

http://www.mccallsquilting.com/mccal...ining_the_Ends

Oh, this one is really good! She makes it so easy. I didn't know McCalls had video tutes; thank you for the link.

**AZ Jane** · 08-16-2013, 05:13 AM

Originally Posted by BellaBoo

I use the so easy simple pocket ending. Here is a video of how to do it, forward to the 3:15 min mark. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWh90...=TLQWyAp5EWwcU

This is the method I was taught to use by a shop owner. It was not the method taught in the "Binding Class". Now anything else seems so clumsy!

**onaemtnest** · 08-16-2013, 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by BellaBoo

I use the so easy simple pocket ending. Here is a video of how to do it, forward to the 3:15 min mark. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWh90...=TLQWyAp5EWwcU

I DISDAIN that binding tool, I watched the video several times just couldn't 'get it'... I have been using, for quite some time the simple pocket ending demonstrated on the video Bella Boo has posted it comes out beautifully EVERY time!

**tessagin** · 08-15-2013, 07:29 PM

When I watch the different videos, I've found I can back up or move forward, if I have the cursor on the time line. I also add to my favorites or bookmark.

**katier825** · 08-16-2013, 01:52 AM

I don't use any gadgets and my bindings come out great. What I do is I press one end of each strip at an angle. Then I glue baste the strips together and sew them. I fold the long strip in half and press. Sew to the top. When I get around to the end, I open out the end that I pressed, overlap the ends and mark where to cut using the measurement of the original strip as the overlap amount (i usually use 2.5"). Then I refold the end I pressed, tuck the other end into the fold, glue baste, sew the angle and sew the strip to the quilt. Comes out perfect everytime.

**carolaug** · 08-16-2013, 05:25 PM

this is how I also do mine.

Originally Posted by katier825

I don't use any gadgets and my bindings come out great. What I do is I press one end of each strip at an angle. Then I glue baste the strips together and sew them. I fold the long strip in half and press. Sew to the top. When I get around to the end, I open out the end that I pressed, overlap the ends and mark where to cut using the measurement of the original strip as the overlap amount (i usually use 2.5"). Then I refold the end I pressed, tuck the other end into the fold, glue baste, sew the angle and sew the strip to the quilt. Comes out perfect everytime.

**Normabeth** · 08-16-2013, 04:54 AM

I love this tool, you just have to remember to measure out the 12 inch opening, use the ruler with the print side up so that you can read it and just mark one side below the line, rotate the ruler and cut the order side above the line.

**topstitch** · 08-17-2013, 05:03 AM

the MQC tool is wonderful------once you "get" it. Just keep working on it. I did a set of 8 placemats and when they were done I finally "got" it''

**katesnanna** · 08-16-2013, 06:56 AM

Originally Posted by llong0233

I struggle with finishing the binding on my quilts. When I saw the Binding Tool tutorial on MSQ I ordered one immediately. I've watched the tutorial several times but I still don't get it! Is the angles? What am I doing wrong? I have developed an unhealthy dislike for what should be a useful tool...and my binding closures still look clumsy and unprofessional. Can it be that difficult?

Don't give up. I promise once you get it, your bindings will be a piece of cake to do.

**Lisa_wanna_b_quilter** · 08-16-2013, 07:00 AM

The ONLY way that has worked for me is the written tutorial that Holice posted here on the board. And no matter how many times I do it, I have to read the sheet again! You'd think I would catch on at some point, but not yet.

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