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05-26-2012, 01:32 PM

#21

eastermarie

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Thanks for the encouragement! I'll sew the strips together on a 45 angle. I guess I had better cut an extra strip to allow for the extra fabric making those angle seams. I still have some of the binding fabric left over. It has to be quilted first. I will try and post a picture when I'm finished. I need it finished by June 7 for our next Quilting Guild meeting.

05-26-2012, 01:55 PM

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MadQuilter

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I don't use continuous binding so LOF is nice because I have no seams. For continuous binding I pieced WOF.

05-26-2012, 03:30 PM

#23

T-Anne

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EasyPeezy

I've tried both ways and have concluded that I prefer WOF. Like others said that little bit of stretch helps.

Ditto from me.

05-26-2012, 03:40 PM

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burchquilts

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EasyPeezy

I've tried both ways and have concluded that I prefer WOF. Like others said that little bit of stretch helps.

I agree. It has just the right about of give (IMHO).

05-27-2012, 02:42 AM

#25

Dollyo

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Binding is not scary once you learn the Sharon Schamber way. It's quick and easy and always turns out right. Here is the link to her video on Youtube - Binding the Angel. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2hWQ5-ZccE . Once I learned this way, I will never go back to the old way. I've bound round tree skirts, 60 degree angles, inside corners using this method. Good luck
Dolly in MI

05-27-2012, 03:39 AM

#26

mary705

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Quote:

Originally Posted by eastermarie

The quilts I've made so far, I have just hemmed. This will be the first quilt I have put a binding on. Thank you very much for your advice. I cut the binding strips the wof. Now I have to get up enough nerve to attach the binding. It scares me. That's why I brought the backing to the front and hemmed all the others. Wish me luck. THANKS AGAIN!
I really appreciate your answering my question so quickly.

Don't be too scared, the binding isn't all that bad. Do make sure to use a walking foot though if you have one, makes it much easier. I fthere isn't a tute here on the board, google it, many halpful ones out there.