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12-11-2016, 04:46 PM

#11

Jeanne S

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jan in VA

Walk away from it for a day, then go back and cut another piece of binding and "do it right" -- you'll be glad you did.

i totally agree! But take a break and do it tomorrow!!

12-11-2016, 07:13 PM

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Quilt30

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Cut an end and add more binding so the two seams won't be too close together.

12-12-2016, 03:38 AM

#13

paoberle

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Patch in some more binding.

12-12-2016, 06:00 AM

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sewbizgirl

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It only takes a minute to do it right and add in another piece. Happens to me all the time...

12-12-2016, 06:11 AM

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Bobbielinks

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In this case, I would go back, add a piece of fabric and get it done or Tartan had a very good suggestion.

12-12-2016, 06:37 AM

#16

mjpEncinitas

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Yep, been there done that. You've got to add another piece of binding. It's really not a bad mistake to make. Easily fixable. Once you do it, you'll never do it again.

12-12-2016, 06:52 AM

#17

AZ Jane

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tartan

If the angled end is long enough to go over the blunt end plus 1/4 inch, iron under the 1/4 inch on the angle and insert the blunt end into it. Hand stitch the ironed end to the blunt end. If there is no way to join them add a section but embroider your label on it and finish the binding. It will look like you purposely put your label on the binding.

This is the method I use with plenty of fabric. It works and saves the "crazy's"!

12-12-2016, 07:38 AM

#18

Innov8R

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I vote with MadQuilter, if you trim the blunt end back a little and put in a 3-6 inch piece with diagonal seams it will be fine.

12-12-2016, 08:01 AM

#19

maviskw

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Innov8R

I vote with MadQuilter, if you trim the blunt end back a little and put in a 3-6 inch piece with diagonal seams it will be fine.

Yes, cut it back, but be sure to add the new piece with a diagonal seam and press that seam open. All seams in a binding really should be on the diagonal and pressed open.

Don't have any more fabric? Do as Tartan suggests. That might work.