Originally Posted by
Peckish
Yep. No pressing. Cut as usual, align raw edges of binding with quilt, machine stitch on front as usual. Fold over batting, hand stitch on back.
The theory is that when you iron it flat and then fold it over, the inner layer of binding fabric bunches up inside. Kind of like running around a track - the inner track lane is shorter than the outer track lane. So, by NOT ironing it, you allow the fabric to adjust evenly and it doesn't bunch up.
WOW...I was always taught to iron, but this really makes more sense! Just finished binding some small decorative quilts and was thinking how much I hate the binding process because it wasn't folding over the edge very easily. Hmmm, gonna give this a try next time. Thanks, everyone for your comments.
