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Old 01-30-2011, 01:02 AM
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What width are you using? Most often I hear 2 1/2 inches.
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Old 01-30-2011, 01:12 AM
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Originally Posted by LindaM
I usually do 2.5" strips. I've been using Sharon Schamber's method for gluing, and finding I'm much more accurate, have been thinking to using 2.25" strips next time!

One of her videos:
http://www.youtube.com/user/SharonSc.../0/4PE0Yq9iGlc
I did her method on my last big quilt and found it to work out just great for me. I plan to use it again on other quilts when they finally get to that point lol. I love her sites she seems to have so many great ideas for me anyway and her quilts are just beautiful. I would love to be able to have mine look like some of hers. But then I'm in no class with her quilting, so I will just continue in my own small way and still enjoy what I do. lol
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Old 01-30-2011, 06:43 AM
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I like 2 1/4 unless I have an extremely flat batting :-D
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Old 01-30-2011, 08:49 AM
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I find that 2 1/4" bindings are best for me with quilts. Sometimes I use 2" bindings on kitchen items like pot holders, placemats, etc - but 2 1/4" works best for me. I find 2 1/2 inches is too much, and the binding way overlaps on back..
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Old 01-30-2011, 09:47 AM
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I cut mine at 2 1/2 width.
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Old 01-30-2011, 09:53 AM
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I have been sewing bindings on quilts for many years, but just watched the video on Youtube on bindings and now I think I know how to do it the right way.
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Old 02-06-2011, 07:31 AM
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I usually add an extra 1/8" to my binding widths. It just makes the job that much easier.
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