Originally Posted by dgmoby
The only reason a regular binding normally is used is to double the fabric on the edge, as the binding is the first item to show wear.
Plus, a self-binding is part of the main body of the quilt and if the binding is damaged, the main part of the quilt is damaged.
if the separate binding gets worn, the main quilt is not damaged, and you (or someone down the years!) can just replace the applied binding with another, and on the quilt goes for its next 50 years!!
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