CorneliaVa

It's been my understanding that the turn-over binding was rather simple and traditional ..... and the first choice at the time of assembly if there was sufficient backing material to do so .... those edges get a lot of handling, wear and tear, and at that point it is easy to trim and get to unworn parts and THEN put on the separate binding and have a fresh-looking quilt .....

When putting on the separate binding, I was told to do the side bindings first, and then the top and bottom bindings - as the top and bottom bindings wear faster. It is easier/symmetrical to refashion only TWO cleaner, crisper new bindings and not have to do all sides of the quilt AGAIN ....

Makes sense .... but since I started quilting at a later age, I will probably be long-gone before any of my bindings have a need to be re-done :lol:

ka9sdn

Do it on my donated quilts.

supergma

My Granny and my Mom both finished their quilts this way. The edges wear through a lot quicker.

daisylil

I think the answer here is ,,,,,,,are we all professionals ? I think not ,and its not neccessarily the quality of the quilt , its the care that one person shows for another to give it ,,,,,,

mar32428

I have too but agree, the edges wear out faster. I have wondered if that's how binding came to be. First, the edge is double fabric and if it does show wear, it could be removed and replaced.

AnnT

I do that sometimes, especially if the backing is a favorite color or design or if I can't find any binding that says "Pick me! Pick me!" I like the way it looks with some of my quilts. To me, some of my other quilts look better done with separate binding. It's all up to you.

MrsGuava

Many people like the wrap around method. I have not tried it.
I usually make a 2 1/2 inch binding. I sew it with the machine and whip stitch onto the back. If it is a quilt that is going to get rough use, I just sewing the whole binding on by machine.

marthe brault-hunt

As long as a person has a person does want to learn something new , it is all right with me. Some will use Accuquilt, Tangles and send their quilt out to be quilted by machine, others will do exactly as they learnt in their family. I have an inquisitive mind, I like to try new ways and pick the one most suitable to my present work. I simply wish that we keep an open mind, try new ways, not compare other quilters work to put them down, but to learn from them.

joyce j

I have done many quilts this way. the one on my bed an it gets washrd every week. been ther6 years still wearing good. but I also make 2to 3 ins strips an fold for the binding, either way is fine.

glorcour

I don't do it that way but I say, "whatever works"
Do it the way you like