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02-11-2018, 11:17 AM

#21

Homespun

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PaperPrincess

I used to have that same problem. someone recommended this technique and I've had perfect results every time. No tool to use (and loose!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BT1pl_IolE

Yes, I found this yesterday and it worked like a charm. Made myself a little mock-up to keep for next time!

02-11-2018, 11:56 AM

#22

gigi712

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Here's Jenny's tutorial. It changed my life, lol. Starts at about 8:30 in the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vCWpxBRs20

02-11-2018, 12:17 PM

#23

fish92241

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My only caution is that you check the angle is correct before you cut off the triangle. Super way to connect binding.

02-11-2018, 01:45 PM

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madamekelly

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Teen

I cut my ending just a smidgeon short of 2 1/4" (or whatever width of your binding) of the overlap...then sew diagonal to join. This gives it just enough to gently stretch in place and no puckers or excess to mess with. Never had a problem since doing this but remember....just a smidgeon is not a 1/4"...just somewhere in between.

This method works or me too, except I cut off an an extra 1/4 before sewing, so I stick with what works for me.

Last edited by madamekelly; 02-11-2018 at 01:55 PM.

02-11-2018, 03:26 PM

#25

Jingle

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I usually get the angle wrong. I saved the video and will have to make a note somewhere until I get it memorized. Thanks for the link.

02-11-2018, 03:38 PM

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SusieQOH

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That video is awesome!Thanks so much for telling us about it.

02-12-2018, 01:54 PM

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cashs_mom

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PaperPrincess

I used to have that same problem. someone recommended this technique and I've had perfect results every time. No tool to use (and loose!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BT1pl_IolE

Best method ever. It comes out perfect every time.

02-12-2018, 02:01 PM

#28

patsan

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This is so easy for me to use:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joJkKsIcQew

02-12-2018, 02:02 PM

#29

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And for those that prefer a written out tutorial with pictures as opposed to You Tube:
http://pir8.freeservers.com/quilting...ding/index.htm

02-15-2018, 02:53 AM

#30

helou

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Even if I don't have any problem with my binding, there is so much information here that I am keeping it in my file. Thank you so much everyone for all this!