Instead of binding--turning in the raw edges?
#31
I often make my backing much larger than my top and trim back when finished hand quilting. Depending on what size I want my binding I fold in half to the edge of the top then over the top to where ever I want it and stitch down . You can stitch in the ditch, decorative stitch or hand stitch. i hope this makes sense, easier to do than explain.
#32
#33
Thanks, RogueQuilter. This helps a lot. And, yes, this IS a lovely book. I can't wait to try "knife edge finishing."
One more question, a quick Google search seems to suggest that some find this way of finishing to be LESS durable. One blog I found (https://www.thespruce.com/sew-knife-...inding-2821319) specifically said to only use this kind of finishing for wallhangings or small quilts. Have you really found this way of finishing to be as durable as traditional binding?
One more question, a quick Google search seems to suggest that some find this way of finishing to be LESS durable. One blog I found (https://www.thespruce.com/sew-knife-...inding-2821319) specifically said to only use this kind of finishing for wallhangings or small quilts. Have you really found this way of finishing to be as durable as traditional binding?
#36
Birthing or pillow casing is different that turning the edges under, although you can close the opening in a birthed quilt with a knife edge.
The knife edge is done all the way around the quilt. Tuck the edges under and use either a whip stitch or railroad stitch to close the entire quilt edge.
The knife edge is done all the way around the quilt. Tuck the edges under and use either a whip stitch or railroad stitch to close the entire quilt edge.
#38
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Knife edge is the term to use here. We finished a Grandmothers Flower Garden for a woman who had MS and was unable to complete it. One of our club members did the knife edge binding and it was beautiful.
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We teach our students how to do this, ages 7-8 through 15 or 16 years old. They do not have a problem doing it. A very quick way to bind a quilt. But the fabric is only 1 layer thick so remember that it will wear out sooner than the quilt. Then you can rebind with a double fold if needed.
#40
...another note to all ...this makes a heavy secure edging for quilt that holds up very very well to washing & use[/QUOTE]
roguequilter::
Thanks for that last statement: I was wondering about the strength of the edge holding up to wear. I had learned that the reason to do double fold binding is to keep it strong over the ages.
roguequilter::
Thanks for that last statement: I was wondering about the strength of the edge holding up to wear. I had learned that the reason to do double fold binding is to keep it strong over the ages.
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