Originally Posted by
Charleen DiSante
...another note to all ...this makes a heavy secure edging for quilt that holds up very very well to washing & use
roguequilter::
Thanks for that last statement: I was wondering about the strength of the edge holding up to wear. I had learned that the reason to do double fold binding is to keep it strong over the ages.[/QUOTE]
through my 'how-to reading' while learning to quilt, i learned the same info ..double fold binding is the only way to finish quilt edges to ensure long life of edge. the quilt i'm making now is my attempt to recreat a quilt from one of my books on history of quiltmaking in America. the quilt i'm copying was made with fabrics dating 1825-1840. in the book, the photo of the full sized quilt i have examined with magnifying glass to try & discern the quilting motif used by maker. my inspection with the magnifying glass also showed that this over 150 year old quilt shows no wear on the knife edge finish quilt edges. i'd say that shows a bit of sturdy longevity to this type of quilt edge finishing.