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Little did I know when I started this post just how much interest there would be. I guess I am not the only one that didn't like the results I got when I joined a piece of binding the traditional way.
Just goes to show you, quilters know a good tool when they find one that fills a need they have! |
yes, thanks for starting this thread, we all learn from each other!!!
Originally Posted by nursie76
Little did I know when I started this post just how much interest there would be. I guess I am not the only one that didn't like the results I got when I joined a piece of binding the traditional way.
Just goes to show you, quilters know a good tool when they find one that fills a need they have! |
Craftybear, You are welcome. You are sooooo right! I have learned so much from everyone on the board. Little hints that make my finished product better quality and little tips that make the quilting process so much more enjoyable. It also helps to hear that others have the same processes that cause them to tear out their hair. ;-) Without you all, I probably would be bald by now!!! 8-)
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yes, when we can learn new techniques, tips etc from others sure makes quilting fun!
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Thanks a lot for share about it.. i just watched the video.. seems good!
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we all love this cool binding tool! thanks again!
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I know that not everyone has a problem with their binding, but I sure did! |
Originally Posted by nursie76
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I know that not everyone has a problem with their binding, but I sure did! |
I haven't seen this one in action yet. Thanks for the link.
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I use this method to do continuous binding like this:
http://ankastreasures.wordpress.com/.../binding-tips/ Works every time and it works for absolutely any width of binding and even more of a plus, I don't have to start and stop the binding at any specific distance apart because I tend to overshoot my marks. :) I hope that helps someone. The tool is great, but this method has worked for me for a while. :) Rachel |
DITTO !!!! I used this one and it is a NO FAIL !!! Thank you for finding the link that describes it TO A "T" !!!!! I have been only TOLD the way in months past.
Originally Posted by athenagwis
I use this method to do continuous binding like this:
http://ankastreasures.wordpress.com/.../binding-tips/ Works every time and it works for absolutely any width of binding and even more of a plus, I don't have to start and stop the binding at any specific distance apart because I tend to overshoot my marks. :) I hope that helps someone. The tool is great, but this method has worked for me for a while. :) Rachel |
Originally Posted by athenagwis
I use this method to do continuous binding like this:
http://ankastreasures.wordpress.com/.../binding-tips/ Works every time and it works for absolutely any width of binding and even more of a plus, I don't have to start and stop the binding at any specific distance apart because I tend to overshoot my marks. :) I hope that helps someone. The tool is great, but this method has worked for me for a while. :) Rachel Thanks Rachel for this pictorial tip!! I have tried and tried to do it like that (with all the measuring) and would get so frustrated when it didn't work out. This lady makes it look really simple!! |
HI, I have a way of doing the ends that doesn't require anything more than folding down the beginning of the binding. After you fold the binding in half and press OPEN the END of the binding that you will atart sewing FIRST. Hold it up lengthwise - take the top right hand corner and fold it so that it is slanted like the leftside of a mountain-press it so that it stays in that position- then refold it so it conforms with the rest of the binding.This is the end you will start sewing. when you come back to this point with the END of the binding you will see that it will nestle in and there won't be any large bumps. I will take some photos and post them next week. Anne
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thanks and please put this in the tutorial section for us on binding, thank you
Originally Posted by Honchey
HI, I have a way of doing the ends that doesn't require anything more than folding down the beginning of the binding. After you fold the binding in half and press OPEN the END of the binding that you will atart sewing FIRST. Hold it up lengthwise - take the top right hand corner and fold it so that it is slanted like the leftside of a mountain-press it so that it stays in that position- then refold it so it conforms with the rest of the binding.This is the end you will start sewing. when you come back to this point with the END of the binding you will see that it will nestle in and there won't be any large bumps. I will take some photos and post them next week. Anne
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I bought it too and haven't used it yet, but do have that quilt waiting on me to bind..Can't wait to use it!! Thanks for the heads up!
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Originally Posted by athenagwis
I use this method to do continuous binding like this:
http://ankastreasures.wordpress.com/.../binding-tips/ Works every time and it works for absolutely any width of binding and even more of a plus, I don't have to start and stop the binding at any specific distance apart because I tend to overshoot my marks. :) I hope that helps someone. The tool is great, but this method has worked for me for a while. :) Rachel Well, I didn't have the binding tool, and I really struggled with my last binding, so I used your link and tried this method today. It worked great! Thanks for posting this. |
Originally Posted by Teacup
Originally Posted by athenagwis
I use this method to do continuous binding like this:
http://ankastreasures.wordpress.com/.../binding-tips/ Works every time and it works for absolutely any width of binding and even more of a plus, I don't have to start and stop the binding at any specific distance apart because I tend to overshoot my marks. :) I hope that helps someone. The tool is great, but this method has worked for me for a while. :) Rachel Well, I didn't have the binding tool, and I really struggled with my last binding, so I used your link and tried this method today. It worked great! Thanks for posting this. Rachel |
Okay I need that!! :)
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I really want one too!
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Originally Posted by nursie76
Wow! I am sooo pleased. I picked up a new tool at the Lancaster Quilts show in March called "The Binding TooL" and just tried it out tonight. It works wonderfully. When I would do binding, I could never get the part where you finish and start to match up nicely and lay flat. It was always very obvious where that area was joined. With this tool, it was very easy and came out perfectly. The tool and demo by the Missouri Quilt Company can be seen here. (I would recommend watching the demo several times after you get the tool and before you do it for the first time.
http://missouriquiltco.com/shop/noti...ducts-inc.html Does anyone else have this handy dandy little darling and how do you like it. As quilting tools go, it wasn't that expensive. This is an updated video without all the quilt show background noise. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex2PajesRvU |
Well I finally got around to putting binding on a lap quilt and got a chance to use this little tool for the first time. It works great. Worth every penny.
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I really want that, but I'm having to watch my pennies right now. But I did find this video, and it really, really works. I'm going to do all my bindings like this from now on. Essentially it's the same thing without the tool.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ot7Tr...os=m826Uv4yX0E |
I learned the fold, cut, cut, sew, cut method for doing the joinings. I don't have a problem any more, except sometimes I sew the beginning and ending sides too close together, and then I have to struggle with the joining. But it works without a tool. Maybe I'll put on a tutorial for it. It's really easy.
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mine just came in the mail last week! i have to hurry and finish a quilt so i can try it out! :thumbup:
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After reading the posts here I bought the tool from Missouri Star and I love it. I've always done bindings without a tool but this made it much faster for me. No guessing anymore.
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i found a better tute on it, clearer
http://www.punchwithjudy.com.au/shop...l_tutorial.pdf |
that is a better tutorial! thanks!
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Well, as great as the tool looks, I've been doing my bindings using the method in the tutorial posted by Kitsie (http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-51632-1.htm) and I have to say it works perfectly every time. No tool necessary!
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Originally Posted by Evie
Well, as great as the tool looks, I've been doing my bindings using the method in the tutorial posted by Kitsie (http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-51632-1.htm) and I have to say it works perfectly every time. No tool necessary!
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