I cut my binding 2 1/4". I started out with 2 1/2", but read lots of others used 2 1/4", so I switched and get much better results. I sew on the front and hand stitch the back on special quilts and machine sew on the back and front on others, and either way I like the 2 1/4" width binding.
Last edited by Jeanne S; 03-24-2015 at 06:13 PM.