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Old 12-14-2010, 05:21 AM
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A friend, when short, routinely adds a contrasting fabric to make it wider - then when she folds it, the fold is on the contrasting fabric and when she applies the binding - it gives the illusion of a "trim" between the binding and the quilt.
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Old 12-14-2010, 05:54 AM
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I use only double fold binding on all my binding work, except when making a quilt for a child. Then I make my own Double-Double binding. Cut lengths of fabric, on the bias, 2 times the width of a normal double fold binding. Fold that piece in the middle and stitch on both sides. Following that step, fold in the edges as in a double fold binding you buy. Makes a very strong finish for a child's quilt and since they are sometimes used as floor pallets or for games, it lasts longer.
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Old 12-14-2010, 07:13 AM
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I do double binding, but if all you have enough for is a single binding--I would use it. You can always replace in years to come if it does wear out.
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Old 12-14-2010, 08:15 AM
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I always use double binding.
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Old 12-14-2010, 11:17 AM
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Double for me.
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Old 12-14-2010, 11:19 AM
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I would recommend a double, that is a big wear point.
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Old 12-14-2010, 03:55 PM
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use mostly double find it easier occ will use single for a very small piece
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Old 12-14-2010, 04:09 PM
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One of my first, very early quilts I wrapped the backing to the front to from the binding. It's not a quilt we used often. This was in the 80's and there wasn't that much info about quilting and certainly no QB. I've learned alot in the past 20+years. I always use double binding now. I like the idea someone had about the double,double binding for kids quilts.
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I prefer double binding, but use single binding for small projects.
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Old 12-14-2010, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Olivia's Grammy
One of my first, very early quilts I wrapped the backing to the front to from the binding. It's not a quilt we used often. This was in the 80's and there wasn't that much info about quilting and certainly no QB. I've learned alot in the past 20+years. I always use double binding now. I like the idea someone had about the double,double binding for kids quilts.
I often wrap the backing over to the front, especially for table runners, but I also double it . If I can't find appropriate fabric for binding I use this method. I have even done it for QFK.
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