Originally Posted by
wildyard
If I were going to use the backing as binding, I would cut it wider so I could fold it first so I would still end up with a double layer of binding over the quilt edges. This would also give a finished edge to the side of the binding to be sewn down to the quilt top.
That's right. And tuck that excess back under the batt. That way it is out of your way and produces two layers of fabric over the edge.