How narrow can you make the binding?
I have a baby quilt top that is 52 X 38. I want to make the backing and binding with the same fabric and I'm a little short. My backing fabric is 66 X 42 after removing the selvage. I figure 200 inches of binding, which will require 5 strips of fabric. If I cut 2.25" wide, I'll need 11.25 inches of fabric.
I generally leave at least 2" extra on all sides on the backing, but if I do, I'll only have 10" WOF of fabric left for the binding. (I'm going to quilt it myself.) I'm going to use Warm and Natural batting.
Can I get by with 2" for the binding? Should I just not leave as much extra on the on the backing? It's so perfect for the binding, or I would just use something else. It's an old Debbie Mumm fabric, so it's not available anymore.
bkay