Latrinka

I've always done WOF, never tried LOF. I love doing the binding!

ube quilting

If you want fewer seams use the LOG. Some people say the bias is best because stitching hides better in the cross grain. I use all three ways depending on how much material I have. You state there is not enough fabric either way; well, how about making a scrap bindind from left over pieces of the quilt top. I love to do this. If you could post a pic you might get other suggestions. It usually takes about 3/4 - 1 yd to finish ( a few bucks if you need more fabric) a full/queen size quilt. How big is your quilt? Lots of ideas to reject here.

EDIT: I mis- read your post. You do have enough for either way. Please ignore me !
peace

quiltmom04

I have to say that I have had better luck with WOF, too. I like the little bit of stretch with it as well, as it seems a bit more forgiving than LOF. I only use LOF on borders where the pattern is large enough to look bad if it was seamed. Everything else I use WOF, and have never had a problem with too much stretch.

IraJane

If the binding isn't striped, plaid, and checks, I cut on the WOF. If I have a stripe, etc...., I use the bias cuts because it adds another dimention the quilt. Love the bias!!!

egagnon291

I use LOF all the time unless I need a bias (for scallops and things like that) and have never had a problem.

QandE2010

Since I started using the above method, I have found that I LIKE to bind. There is such a feeling of accomplishment and if one follows her instructions carefully, it comes out perfectly. I prefer the wof, too, unless I am using stripes or plaids. Good luck.

eastermarie

Thanks for the video. It sure makes it look easy! I'll need to get a bottle of Elmers. I wonder if JoAnn's has that narrow metal tip to go onto the glue bottle?

trolleystation

The first binding is always scary. It is really simple and easy. GO FOR IT.....

Jingle

I always cut binding strips WOF and I cut them 2-3/4" and sew a 3/8" seam. I don"t always make mitered corners. I usually round my corners off, I like the way they hang from the corners of the bed. Of course, I don't enter any in shows. I just try to do what I like and to please myself.

maryb119

I like to cut my borders LOF so I don't have to seam them in the middle. I will also cut my binding the same way since I have the fabric folded and ready for cutting the borders. I have had good luck cutting the binding either way.