Bias Binding... Why?
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I used to use bias for everything becasue that's what my mom told me. Now I just use it for curved edges & use wof strips for everyting else. Cutting selvedge to selvedge provides enough stretch to handle any issues.
#5
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As a general rule I use bias binding on bed quilts, or quilts that will be getting a lot of use. It is more durable. If a thread or two breaks in bias binding, only a small part of the binding is affected. With straight binding - a broken thread or two can run the entire length of the quilt and really comprise it. Straight of grain binding, however, is good for smaller quilts, wall hangings and such as it will help the quilt keep it's shape and durability isn't as much of a concern.
Just my 2 cents.
Happy Quilting!
Dave
Just my 2 cents.
Happy Quilting!
Dave
#6
Hi Mona,
It's fine to use straight edging if your quilt is square or rectangular. Bias binding is the way to go if you have a quilt with scalloped edges, or a circular tree skirt, or something with curves.
It's fine to use straight edging if your quilt is square or rectangular. Bias binding is the way to go if you have a quilt with scalloped edges, or a circular tree skirt, or something with curves.
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Originally Posted by needles3thread
I use straight of grain for binding unless the quilt has curved
or un-straight edges.
or un-straight edges.
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