Originally Posted by
Shelbie
This is not the binding that I would use on a special or show quilt but it works really well on those "drag around kid's quilts", college bound quilts or the one on the rec room sofa that the dog loves to have a nap on. As quilters, I think we need a variety of techniques and should pick what works best for each quilt considering the end use of the quilt.
Good ideas here. The only place I wouldn't use the back for binding would be if it were going to be judged by professional judges. Our local shows are judged by viewers, and she with the largest family and the most friends, wins. LOL
There are many ways to finish off the edges. One is birthing- Sew top and back RST and turn right side out (birth). We used to put the batt in after it was turned. Oh, my! That was not fun.
Some have turned outside edges in after quilting and and hand stitched the edge with an invisible stitch.
And there are many other good ways given here. They all work.
Do what trips your trigger!