Originally Posted by
TinkerQuilts
I always put the binding on the quilt top before storing it. It keeps the edges from fraying, and I was taught to put the binding on prior to quilting anyway. I find it's such a struggle to put binding on a large quilt after it's quilted.
Hope that makes sense.
I don't understand this. The only way I can put the binding on before quilting is if it is glued. Then it is important to get the binding on so that the edges don't become unglued when struggling with it while quilting. The glue will hold everything together. It handles like a single layer of fabric.
Binding needs to include top, batt and back. Why not serge the edge of the top or zig-zag that edge to keep it from fraying?