Which method of binding do you use?
#12
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I usually use double, sewing the back on first, wrap around to the front and stitch in the ditch, using a big long 6 inch needle as a stiletto. From the back it looks like a thicker thread.
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#13
Originally Posted by #1piecemaker
Originally Posted by MTS
Originally Posted by fabric_fancy
i do sharon schambers method
Deep down, I think I have some irrational notion that by using her method I'm hoping my work would more closely resemble hers.
Like I said, irrational.
Here's Part 1 (of 3) videos she's done on bindings:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PE0Yq9iGlc
I agree! Brilliant!!!!!
#15
I do double folded binding, cut straight on the grain. Painiacs, that is cutting the binding twice as wide as you need, and starting with it folded in half, lengthwise. I sew the raw edges together to the front side of the quilt, (miter folding the corners), then fold it around to the back side and pin it so I'll catch it when I stitch-in-the-ditch from the front side.
If I was more patient I'd probably hand sew it down on the back side...
I then go back and hand stitch the four corners neatly.
If I was more patient I'd probably hand sew it down on the back side...
I then go back and hand stitch the four corners neatly.
#16
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Location: Ridgefield WA
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Originally Posted by Sadiemae
I do double fold binding. I sew it on the back first, turn to the front and machine stitch. I have to do it this way because even after carpal tunnel surgery my hand still goes to sleep if I try to hand sew. My Mom always did the hand sewing and I wish I could.
#17
I bring the backing material forward to bind my quilt. You can view the method here -
http://www.lorettaalvarado.com/binding.htm
http://www.lorettaalvarado.com/binding.htm
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