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Old 10-16-2010, 04:26 PM
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dakotamaid
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Originally Posted by Shorebird
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Here is another one, I find it hard to determine if these are easy to understand as I have no trouble with corners. (Ending the binding is my big problem!!))

The hint from a quilt class I took said when you start to sew on the binding, leave about 6" to 8" unstitched. Then as you sew around and get "close" - measure an overlap that is exactly as long as your binding is wide (unfolded). stop sewing the binding, and take the two loose ends and lay them perpendicular to each other, right sides together. Then stitch on the diagonal, from top left to bottom right. Cut the excess leving a 1/4 inch seam allowance, and VOILA - it wil fit PERFECTLY.............

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttCy7...eature=related
Promise!!! I consider myself a good quilter but this step escapes me. I do do it that way but often I have to do it over!LOL!!! Seems to be my nemeses.
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