I cut my binding 2 1/2 inches and fold in half. I always sew my bindings on completely by machine and the first step is to square up the quilt. I then sew the binding on the back 1/3 of the 1 1/4 folded binding. I then iron the binding away from the quilt so that one third is going up and then one third of the binding comes down to the front. I then sew the binding down on the front so it looks good and you can cover any visible sewing lines. I also try to bind in the same fabric as the back, that way when I sew on the binding with my coordinated thread it should just blend into the fabric. When I make a small wall hanging or table runner I will cut my binding 2 1/4 inches.
Last edited by Donnamarie; 02-26-2019 at 05:35 AM.