Originally Posted by annesthreads
I'm in danger of finishing a quilt - this hasn't happened for a long time :) But I see my least favourite task rapidly approaching: the binding. I usually do double binding, stitched to the right side and finished on the back.
Two problems that always stress me:first, how wide a strip to cut? This quilt is 60in square. Then, worst moment of all, finishing it off. I see those two ends getting closer and closer to each other and the panic rises. I always end up bodging them together, having got in a terrible tangle over which sides go together, 45 degree angles etc etc. Can anyone describe to me how to do it, or recommend a good and vey clear tutorial?
I do the 'double' bind - machine quilt to the front & blind hand stitch to the back. If I can find a good color match I use quilt binding (cotton blend type) that I buy in the store. It is usually cut on a bias, & makes a smoother edge (prevents puckering) I think.
Have a blessed day :-D