Originally Posted by
recycler
I'm with you, Gale. When I first learned to quilt, we were instructed to always use a bias binding. I came across this method in a magazine and cut it out and had it laminated. It worked great for several years until it dawned onto me that it didn't make sense to use the bias binding on straight edged quilts, so haven't done one like this in quite some time. It's nice that there are as many ways of doing things as there are quilters..something for everyone?
I use bias binding on everything. Well maybe not mini quilts or things like mug rugs but for all big quilts. If I miter, I find that bias binding makes it easier. But usually I use rounded corners to avoid mitering and to avoid worrying about seams in the corners.