Originally Posted by
redbreast
Interesting method but it seems to me that it would take a lot more time than a normal binding. the only advantage I could see would be the times when you cannot find a binding that looks o.k. with the colors on the quilt or wall hanging. I could see that as a real advantage.
The major advantage to facing a quilt vs binding a quilt is that it creates a more eye-pleasing finish on "art" quilts. This is according to more than one fiber artist who did lecture/workshops for my quilt guild. Eliminating the binding edge lends a more contemporary look to the artwork.