I use a 2 1/2 inch binding because I like a "stuffed" binding. After sewing the binding on to the quilt, when trimming the backing and batting, I leave a little extra to "fold" into the binding which makes it look full rather than flat. Sometimes I go with 2 1/4 inch for a DQ or mini quilt.
Yes, it is cut 2 1/2 inches, then folded once to 1 1/4 inches, then sewn on the front with 1/4 inch seam allowance, then fold over, stuff and hand sew to back. You shouldn't end up with an 1 inch on the front and one inch on the back.
Last edited by TammyB; 11-20-2011 at 12:51 PM.