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    Old 09-16-2010, 04:59 PM
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    I use the Binding Gizmo and my binding comes out perfect every time. Nadeen
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    Old 09-16-2010, 05:10 PM
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    I've always used the french bias binding method using 2" bias cut fabric - folding the bias strip in half, machine sewing the binding to the front, turning & hand stitching to the back. But then I'm a hand quilter also. I just got this link today - after seeing one of our charity quilts w/this method used on Tuesday. Looks really good, plus it's all machine done.

    Here's a link to the faux corded binding tutorial

    http://tlcstitches.blogspot.com/2010...-tutorial.html
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    Old 09-16-2010, 06:09 PM
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    really loved this faux corded look, when I do my next runner I am going to try it... jacie
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    Old 09-16-2010, 06:49 PM
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    Originally Posted by 0tis
    Hi everyone,

    I have been quilting for the last year and have made at least 10 projects - my question is does binding ever get easier? I am never very happy with the final binding. Most times when I stitch on the front - thats ok - but when I hand stitch to the back - it's not the same size - I usually cut binding at 2 1/2 inches then press in half for double binding - it will look like 1/4" or 1/2" but when I turn it to the back for hand sewing - the edge maybe less than 1/4". Surprisingly enough, I don't have problems with the mitered corners.
    No, but I learned to have more patience.
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    Old 09-16-2010, 07:21 PM
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    Holice did a great tutorial that is playing on Quilters TV--I just checked and it is still on. He has solved many of my problems. Thanks Holice.
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    Old 09-16-2010, 07:50 PM
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    Originally Posted by 0tis
    Hi everyone,

    I have been quilting for the last year and have made at least 10 projects - my question is does binding ever get easier? I am never very happy with the final binding. Most times when I stitch on the front - thats ok - but when I hand stitch to the back - it's not the same size - I usually cut binding at 2 1/2 inches then press in half for double binding - it will look like 1/4" or 1/2" but when I turn it to the back for hand sewing - the edge maybe less than 1/4". Surprisingly enough, I don't have problems with the mitered corners.
    My quilting teacher gave us a formula for figuring out the width you will need for a double binding. 6 times your width + 1/4."
    If you are using a 1/2 in binding you will cut fabric strips 3 inches + 1/4 ". Press the strip in half. Then use a 1/2 inch seam.
    If you want an inch wide binding cut your strips 6 inches +1/4" fold in half and press and your seam will be 1 inch wide. You will have a beautiful look on the front of the quilt and when you turn it over to the back side you can hand stitch it or machine stitch it. I prefer hand stitching It has always worked out well for me.
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    Old 09-16-2010, 08:00 PM
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    I also love doing the binding on quilts - I cut 2-1/2" and use my walking foot to sew it on the front with about a 3/8" seam. It just covers the back seam when I turn it - I sew the back on by hand because I find it very relaxing to do while I'm watching tv.
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    Old 09-16-2010, 09:31 PM
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    What a great tutorial thank you for sharing it. You've proven even a mistake of 1" is not a devastating goof. As a novice I love all the short cuts you vets share with us.

    Andie
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    As someone said, when you find what suits you best, it will become much easier. When stitching the binding by hand I cut mine 2 1/4 inches, but when machine binding, I cut 3 inches. The trick for me is to be sure it is starched really well. I starch before folding in half. By doing this, when you fold it, the binding just sticks to itself making for really easy ironing.
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    Old 09-17-2010, 03:16 AM
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    I'm one of those crazy ones who loves doing the binding.....
    I cut 2 1/2", double fold, sew the raw edge to the front with a 1/4" seam, mitering the corners......turn to the back and hand sew..I also love to have the extra on the back..I think that the bit of wider binding at the back does indeed look better. And yes, I always cut on the cross grain also...I agree that unless you have a curve to sew, no need to use up all of that extra yardages cutting on the bias....
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