2 1/2 inches is what I like for binding. When I have been pressed for time I have used either a coordinating thread and just stitched it down or clear monofilament . Good luck

It's lovely and will be treasured, I am sure, however you quilt it. Do what works readily for you, since you have a tight deadline.

AT LAST IT IS DONE becki's prayer quilt if finished THANK GOD she has her pinning on monday all I need to do is make a label for the back and school and quilting is over for her and now she will be starting a nursing job so proud of her .forgot to say that this quilt has some of my mom and sister's fabric in it to they both have gone to be with Jesus so there is alot of love and family in this oh I am going to make my self cry .

Beautiful quilt!!!! This is something she will treasure forever....and congrats to your daughter. My daughter is a nurse as well, and we prayed the whole way thru as well...she cried, I cried.....now she is doing what she loves, pediatric nursing....Happy Nurse Appreciation Week!!!!