Which is better...?
#32
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
EDIT: I mis- read your post. You do have enough for either way. Please ignore me !
peace
Last edited by ube quilting; 05-27-2012 at 05:20 AM.
#33
I've always used WOF and the last quilt I used LOF.
For first time out, I'm not happy with the results of the LOF, and think I would have had a nicer finish with the stretch that comes with WOF.
I'll be looking to see what others have to say ... so please keep in mind that my LOF is a one time only experience. (And yes, there may be other factors that play into it, though the borders were flat as a pancake before I started.)
For first time out, I'm not happy with the results of the LOF, and think I would have had a nicer finish with the stretch that comes with WOF.
I'll be looking to see what others have to say ... so please keep in mind that my LOF is a one time only experience. (And yes, there may be other factors that play into it, though the borders were flat as a pancake before I started.)
#36
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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
Dolly in MI
#39
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.
#40
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.
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