Originally Posted by gale
"Real binding"?? So if people choose to use the backing as binding, they are cheating somehow? Not using real binding? Seriously??
FWIW I prefer separate binding too but mainly because for me, it's easier. But I would never tell someone they aren't using 'real binding' if they choose to do it a different way. :shock:
I'm sorry if this offended you but i was using 'real binding' in the technical sense...to bind is to use separate strips of fabric to cover the raw edges of fabric, clothing and carpet... folding the backing over the front and attaching is an edge finish, perhaps, but it is not binding. And you are right, one of my constant mantras is that there is "No Wrong Way to Quilt!" I would never want someone to feel they could not enjoy their hobby in any way they like, but she asked for advice about this particular part of quilting and I meant to give her encouragement to further her skills in another method. She had some comments already about how to work on the foldover technique and my comment was meant to add to those.