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    Old 03-20-2011, 07:59 PM
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    Sharon makes it look like it should be second nature to us all..hehehe
    Hoping to give this a shot on a smaller piece soon!
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    Old 03-20-2011, 08:08 PM
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    I usually use double, sewing the back on first, wrap around to the front and stitch in the ditch, using a big long 6 inch needle as a stiletto. From the back it looks like a thicker thread.
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    Old 03-20-2011, 08:22 PM
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    Originally Posted by #1piecemaker
    Originally Posted by MTS
    Originally Posted by fabric_fancy
    i do sharon schambers method
    :thumbup: She's the bomb!

    Deep down, I think I have some irrational notion that by using her method I'm hoping my work would more closely resemble hers.

    Like I said, irrational.

    Here's Part 1 (of 3) videos she's done on bindings:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PE0Yq9iGlc
    Wow! Never saw this before. Amazing technique!

    I agree! Brilliant!!!!!
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    Old 03-20-2011, 08:33 PM
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    What's double fold binding??
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    Old 03-20-2011, 08:42 PM
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    I do double folded binding, cut straight on the grain. Painiacs, that is cutting the binding twice as wide as you need, and starting with it folded in half, lengthwise. I sew the raw edges together to the front side of the quilt, (miter folding the corners), then fold it around to the back side and pin it so I'll catch it when I stitch-in-the-ditch from the front side.
    If I was more patient I'd probably hand sew it down on the back side...
    I then go back and hand stitch the four corners neatly.
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    Old 03-20-2011, 09:09 PM
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    Originally Posted by Sadiemae
    I do double fold binding. I sew it on the back first, turn to the front and machine stitch. I have to do it this way because even after carpal tunnel surgery my hand still goes to sleep if I try to hand sew. My Mom always did the hand sewing and I wish I could.
    Me too, and use a decorative stitch to sew on the front!
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    Old 03-20-2011, 09:30 PM
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    I bring the backing material forward to bind my quilt. You can view the method here -

    http://www.lorettaalvarado.com/binding.htm
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    Old 03-20-2011, 10:56 PM
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    Double fold binding, machine stitched on the front and hand sewn to the back with mitered corners.
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    Old 03-20-2011, 11:01 PM
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    I do the knife edge binding. It is the traditional way of closing British wholecloth quilts, especially made in Wales. I love to use these old methods!
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    Old 03-21-2011, 02:53 AM
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    I also do double fold binding with the straight of grain on my sewing machine. Works for me and I believe it makes a stronger binding.
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