backing as binding?
#21
I tried it and didn't like how it turned out for me. I must be an odd-ball because I love making my own binding and putting it on and hand-sewing it down. I think the binding frames the finished quilt. My little grandson even sat on my lap as I machine sewed binding onto a lap quilt. I am starting him out young. LOL!!
#22
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This is the method my MIL taught me when we were first married. She has been quilting for almost 80 years and I've yet to see one of her quilts with the binding in worse shape than the quilt. By the time the binding is looking worn, the rest of the quilt is too. I use this easy binding method for all my kids quilts and Community quilts. If it is a special quilt (DD's wedding) I'll use a separate binding but otherwise this method is great. I like a binding a little wider so I usually cut my backing 1 1/4" larger than the quilt, fold in half and turn to the front and use one of my fancy machine stitches to secure it. You'd have to be very observant to realize that it isn't a separate binding. Of course this means that you have to make sure that your backing is a good match for the top as it is the binding too.
#25
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I don't think the edge ends up being as sturdy as the separate binding, but it is perfectly acceptable (except in judged quilt shows). I saw a quilt that was very effective with a self-binding. The person made the self-binding very thin and it ended up looking like piping.
#27
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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
http://www.whatididatschooltoday.com...ory_a_qui.html
#28
Originally Posted by carolaug
It like what Lisa mentioned. One piece of fabric. used as both the backing and binding. If anyone has pictures I would love to see a few examples.
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