Originally Posted by marytoddliz
Originally Posted by 117becca
If my quilts are square/rectangular, I don't bother cutting bias tape - I just cut it on the straight grain and fold it in half before sewing it to the edge and folding over. I'll cut bias tape only if my edges are curvy.
I was using Bias tape because for some reason I thought it had to be Bias tape! I will, if I am making a quilt for a grand child or relative use grain cut fabric out of backing or one of my borders. I thought Bias tape for customers! I am really glad to know that it is not necessary! Thanks
I never use the traditional bias binding on any quilt. My understanding is to use the french fold method for more protection of the outside edge of the quilt -- 2 layers of fabric instead of 1 along that edge.