I double my bias binding and machine stitch it to the front of the quilt with a 1/4" stitch and then I sew the binding by hand with a blind stitch on the back. It goes quickly while you watch TV and you can fudge a little when you are sewing by hand.
Originally Posted by
mario1360
I am doing ok with the piecing, batting and even some quilting (in the ditch of course) but I am having a miserable time with the binding. Perhaps 2.5 in is too narrow and the binding fabric is often crooked?.....maybe I dont square off properly? well I will just keep on practicing....thank you for the encouragement.