Originally Posted by
NDQuilts
When I am making a wide framing binding (1/2" or larger) I still sew 1/4" from the edge of the quilt top so I don't lose points and cut the batting/backing to the finish measurement from the seam line. Then turn.
I do the same thing, except all my bindings are at least 1/2" (cut at 2½"), and usually 5/8" (cut at 3"). I've never been one to follow the recipe and I just think wider bindings have a better proportion to the size of functional quilts. I don't put bindings on my smaller art quilts; I finish those by the envelope method.