Does anyone bind their quilt by bringing the backing material to the front?
#72
I use this method on many of my charity quilts. I like to use a decorative stitch such as a scallop stitch when sewing it down on the front. This helps to define the binding, especially on the back of the quilt where it would otherwise all flow to the very edge.
#74
Jodimarie and Glassquilt - thank you for the precise instructions and diagram. I am going to give that a try - with the resulting "double fold" over the edge, it seems like it should hold up well and look smooth.
Marysewfun
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#76
No I do all the time either from the back to the front or from the front to the back also. I do this with kids and utility quilts mostly. Also it needs to work with the fabrics. I like it on baby quilts as you have a much softer edge. I know some people are concerned about it wearing through quicker but I have never had that yet. I have a friend who only rolls from back to frotn. She also always uses muslin for the back, something I seldom do. I think it is a great way to bind the quilt and it can also safe money on binding.
#79
Originally Posted by judi43
If your bringing the back to front for binding, how big do you cut it???
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