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Old 04-10-2011, 02:41 AM
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I trim and square up the corners and than after I quilt, than I baste close to the edge before putting on the binding.
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Old 04-10-2011, 02:46 AM
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Yes, I stitch around it all at about 1/8", I lengthen the stitch to more of a basting stitch. This keeps me from getting pleats in the backing. Binding covers this line of stitching.
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Old 04-10-2011, 02:55 AM
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Originally Posted by oatw13
I usually quilt to the edge, so I generally do not stitch around the outside again.
Same here.
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Old 04-10-2011, 04:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Blackberry
I was just wondering if we are supposed to sew close to the edge of the quilt before trimming it and applying the binding. I have noticed several videos on you tube about applying binding but no one ever mentions if you are supposed to sew down the edge of the quilt
Everyone wants to show off the quilt top before adding the batting, backing and binding. Sewing around the edge prevents stretching. Squaring and basting layers together keeps the quilt square and prevents tucks, also.
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Old 04-10-2011, 04:22 AM
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sometimes, yes

and

sometimes, no........

with me, depends on the quilt's fabric.
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Old 04-10-2011, 04:42 AM
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I use my serger on all of my quilts to hold all the edges together. It makes them flat so binding is easier.
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Not always.
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Old 04-10-2011, 04:50 AM
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I do, with a serpentine stitch. I like the way it handles better when I'm binding it.
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Old 04-10-2011, 05:07 AM
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I serge then bind.
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I think I might try this!
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