Can I put on the binding before quilting the border?
My border on a table runner is 2.5 inches before putting on the binding. I'd like to do so straight quilting but want it to be 1/4 from the binding. So is it okay to put the binding on first so that I can get a straight and even line or do I have to do the binding last? Thank you!
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It is your work and you can do whatever you want. Actually it sounds like a good idea to me. Having the binding already attached will give you a definate guide for the quilting. I have actually seen that done on a bed size quilt before it was put on the frame to be quilted. It is another way to hold the sandwhich together while quilting.
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I have put on binding before quilting the borders several times. Just be careful not to put to much tension on edge when applying binding. Will be beautiful.
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Sounds like a good idea! Could you possibly just sew the binding to the front only so you will have a guide for your 1/4" and after you finish your quilting you could sew the binding to the back.
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Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn
(Post 4895800)
Sounds like a good idea! Could you possibly just sew the binding to the front only so you will have a guide for your 1/4" and after you finish your quilting you could sew the binding to the back.
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In thinking about your question and any reason not to do it. No there isn't. However, I just finished a throw with somewhat similar situation. I quilted in the ditch a throw size that had large rectangular and square shapes in it. Shapes are like 16x12", 16"x16" etc. 12"x8" etc. You get the picture. I then went back and quilted a grid design in each of them. The only problem I had was to keep the layers flat and work out any puffiness in a uniform way across the section. I even put straight pins in front of the walking foot to make sure any excess was evenly distributed. This is most likely a similar situation you may find.
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Originally Posted by Holice
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I even put straight pins in front of the walking foot to make sure any excess was evenly distributed. This is most likely a similar situation you may find.
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For charity quilts I do them pillowcase style, turning, no binding and it works fine, requires more pinning around edges. i also do this for table runners sometimes. It works. As Holice said It is your quilt.
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