Originally Posted by
mdall
Go with Nanas instructions, the only difference in my bindings is the width of them. Like charsuewilson said, I go with 2 inch unless using extra thick batting then 2 1/4. I also alter which side of the quilt I attach to depending on whether its for a show or just for my use. If its for a show i attach to back then fold to front. For personal use I attach to front and fold to back.
I'm new to binding, so excuse my question, but for shows, I'm curious about why you attach to the back and fold to the front? I thought it was supposed to be the opposite. Do you then hand stitch to the front instead of the back?