can any one answer this
10-26-2010, 06:19 PM
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French Fold just means that you fold the strip in half - lengthwise before sewing it to the edge of your quilt. Cut strips the width of your fabric and mitre the ends to join them into one long, continuous strip of binding.
It's probably what you've been doing all along - just new terminology. This method provides a double layer of fabric on the edges of your quilt. The edges are usually the frist thing to wear out on a quilt, so this helps extend the wear.
It's probably what you've been doing all along - just new terminology. This method provides a double layer of fabric on the edges of your quilt. The edges are usually the frist thing to wear out on a quilt, so this helps extend the wear.
10-27-2010, 03:06 AM
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I've been doing the French Fold binding for years and didn't know it was French. Silly me, I know to listen to the fabric but I guess I just didn't understand the language. I wonder why it's called French Fold instead of Boliva Binding, or Canadian Crease, or whatever? People all over the world probably bind this way....... hmmmmm........
10-27-2010, 03:09 AM
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Originally Posted by craftybear
never heard of it, hope someone can help you
I just googled and found your answer
http://www.quiltedparadise.com/n/083-uid.jsp
I just googled and found your answer
http://www.quiltedparadise.com/n/083-uid.jsp
10-27-2010, 03:11 AM
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10-27-2010, 03:16 AM
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Originally Posted by raptureready
I've been doing the French Fold binding for years and didn't know it was French. Silly me, I know to listen to the fabric but I guess I just didn't understand the language. I wonder why it's called French Fold instead of Boliva Binding, or Canadian Crease, or whatever? People all over the world probably bind this way....... hmmmmm........
Of course, wonderful sewing is done worldwide and now there are many cultures known for tailoring and sewing high fashion. Did you know that bias binding is also called a Hong Kong finish?
10-27-2010, 03:34 AM
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Originally Posted by raptureready
I've been doing the French Fold binding for years and didn't know it was French. Silly me, I know to listen to the fabric but I guess I just didn't understand the language. I wonder why it's called French Fold instead of Boliva Binding, or Canadian Crease, or whatever? People all over the world probably bind this way....... hmmmmm........
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