I hate binding a quilt

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10-30-2011, 03:44 AM

#31

SunlitenSmiles

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bindings need love too.....tell them how pretty they are as you cut them (2 1/2 inches).....smooth them as you press them......talk to them sweetly as you sew ............. and remember to admire them as you view the finished quilt for the first time..... it is not a quilt untill it is bound...and then it can be loved (without the stuffing,batting getting all over) ok, need more coffee

10-30-2011, 04:13 AM

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Joset

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i dont like binding either. but my sister says practice and practice. i am getting better but still not good at it.

10-30-2011, 04:32 AM

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babalu

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Quote:

Originally Posted by QuiltnNan

the two things that helped me:
1. stop the sewing 1/4" before the corner
2. fold the binding backward at an exact 90º to the side you just sewed

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10-30-2011, 04:38 AM

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ksea

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I hate binding too, but GrammaMo posted some instructions with lots of pictures here
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-133014-26.htm

10-30-2011, 05:15 AM

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Trish88

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Thx Gary.....I saw this one and quite a few others.....the corners are what was giving me a hard time.....Iam going to try a few different ways and see what happens...hopefully I will get one of them...thx again....Trish

10-30-2011, 05:22 AM

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Trish88

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Sharon...thx for the information.....and web site....Trish

10-30-2011, 05:24 AM

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Trish88

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well Joset....maybe we can learn this together from all these wonderful replies that Ive gotten one of them should help us....so good luck to you.......Trish

10-30-2011, 05:25 AM

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Trish88

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Ksea....just read this one...wow so many great tips...and love looking at the pics...that always helps...I need visual as well as verbal.........thank you.....Trish

10-30-2011, 05:28 AM

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Trish88

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I just want to thank each and everyone of you....who has taken the time to give me the wise information about binding.....you guys and gals are the greatest...Iam so glad I found this forum.....Trish