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Old 06-22-2011, 11:23 AM
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Carol's Quilts
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Originally Posted by OrangeSherbet
The big problem that I have had with binding is sewing the two ends together. I found this tip that really simplified it for me:
http://ankastreasures.wordpress.com/.../binding-tips/
That's the one I use, too. Makes it so easy and works every time. In fact, I printed it out, pictures and all so it's always close at hand.

Also, I do not iron the binding strips in half to make a crease. I read somewhere that when you fold the binding to the back, the batting will take up a fraction of an inch so that the fold will never be exactly in the center of the binding strip. I find that very true. Without pressing in the crease, it always comes out nice and straight and you can always press the edge to get that crease, if you want. I don't bother.

Anyway, I love doing the binding 'cause I love handwork, including hand-quilting and hand-applique, all my favorites!
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