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Old 11-16-2010, 09:58 AM
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I do this often.
After quilting, I trim my backing to just 1" larger than the top.
Then I fold the backing until just barely touching the top, then fold again. It makes a very neat binding. ;)
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Old 11-16-2010, 12:47 PM
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I've done that too. So much easier than sewing on a new strip.

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Old 11-16-2010, 05:50 PM
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It used to be the only way quilters finished their quilts in our area when I first learned to quilt. It's quick and easy, but I do like the use of a complementary fabric as the binding most of the time.
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Old 11-16-2010, 07:31 PM
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I use backing material as binding often. I either cut my 2.5 inch binding strips first, or after I've done the quilting and have trimmed everything in preparation for binding. I then just cut the binding strips from the backing material left over.
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Old 11-16-2010, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by cjomomma
I always fold my backing over to the front for binding. I don't have the patience to do it anyother way. My DGM did this all the time and I love it.
This is the way I have done all my quilts. It is so easy and much faster than making binding and hand sewing that on.
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Old 11-16-2010, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by carolaug
Emma...you are awesome!!!
And so is Amma! :oops:
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Old 11-16-2010, 09:10 PM
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I've never done it buy after viewing both tuts I think I am going to give it a go. Apparently it is in some books. Since most of the older quilters did this I don't understand why it is frowned upon. It should be be as acceptable as the seperate binding. I have always heard it is your creation so do it the way you want to do it. Divesity makes life interesting.
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Old 11-17-2010, 05:48 AM
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I always use this method for my kids quilts.
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Old 11-20-2010, 09:04 AM
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Good idea, if it looks good on the quilt...do it.
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Old 11-20-2010, 05:24 PM
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I like this tutorial!!! Thanks!
Originally Posted by frostbaa
Originally Posted by amma
Here is a pictorial tute on how to do this method :D:D:D

http://www.whatididatschooltoday.com...ory_a_qui.html
Thats how i do it. I only use this on "everyday quilts" though. I use a regular binding on nice quilts.
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