Am I the only one who doesn't like to bind? Maybe, it's b/c I'm doing it all wrong or something. I presently have 4 quilts that only need to be bind, but I haven't been able to bring myself to do it.
Any get in the mood to bind advice out there?

Sorry I can't help you. Binding is my favorite part, I think, because I know the quilt is almost finished.

I saw a really good video on binding quilt, that someone else posted last wee - it was done by a professional quilter. I didn't like all her professional techniques, but I did get a few good ones out of it, and tried them this weekend. It made my binding go so much easier and quicker. I think there is 2 or 3 parts to it...was very interesting to watch.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PE0Yq9iGlc

I like to bind. It gives me something to do while watching TV, taking lunch breaks and shorter breaks at work. I take the wall hangings and smaller quilts to work with me at that stage to work on.

I agree, plus it's something I can do at night while I'm watching tv with dh, anything else quilting related I do off in my own quilting room.

I've heard several people say they hate doing binding. I actually love it. Maybe I will go into business for myself, just doing binding for others...LOL. I actually wouldnt mind it.

I don't like binding either. I tend to mess it up when I sew it on. The more I do it, the better it looks but still I'd much rather not do it.

I'm thinking about doing the pillowcase method on my next kids quilt and see if that looks ok.

I also look forward to the binding. It means I will finally have finished off another UFO, WIP, ugly or major thorn in my side project. I can move on to tackle another challenge, or start something new and fresh that has been gnawing a hole in my brain. Choose the binding method that is the simplest for you to complete. Heck with mitered corners! Just bind the sides, then bind the top and bottoms. I have never had anyone that chastised me because I did not miter.

it's like the GRAND FINALE, you know it's almost done & it's just around the corner!

There are quilters that charge a fee for binding your quilts....

I know, I think it's mainly procrastination/or distraction...sometimes I put it off for a couple of days and then I commit myself to finishing my project, sort of like a discipline effort.
The quilt isn't a quilt, til the binding gets done.

Here is my trick. I am totally a cheater!! I machine stitch on both sides and use fabric for the back that will blend with the thread. I have learned the hard way that I can not stitch straight! I also bought the binding tool - many say that it is the same as doing the math - but for some reason it helps me a ton!

Good luck - they say it comes with practice! :)

I hate making the binding! Takes forever, all that ironing, making it one long strip. Sheesh.

But once it is attached, its my favorite part the grand finale. I love folding it over and stiching it closed. its the final step. onces its done I have my beauty, my prize! Besides it sews on in no time at all. Takes me about an hour to completely bind it and for me that is AWESOME!

I love to do the binding. It is very relaxing for me.

I'm not keen on the handstitching, so I machine stitch mine now :)

I usually put it off, but when I just sit down and do it, it's never that bad!
What part of it do you most dislike?

I hate it too! I even machine stitch my bindings... and still have to self -bribe to do it. For me its because there is no creative discovery left ... its just ... a chore.
My most effective bribes are ... a trip to the LQS ...... chocolate... getting to start a new quilt.... a new gadget.... etc.

Its definitely not my favorite part, but I do like the fact that I can do it while watching tv, or riding in the car, or sometimes take it to work---times when I don't feel like dragging out the sewing machine or the table for cutting/piecing etc. Sometimes you just gotta make yourself do it! LOL! or you could send it out...there are people who do binding services! :) Good luck!!

Binding is one of my favourite parts of quilting. I love how it frames the quilt and completes it. Try checking out binding tutes and here is a link to a great way of stitching down the back:

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-40083-1.htm

Before you know it you'll be binding up a storm....Hang in there!

I like hand stitching the binding. It is something to do while watching TV.

I LOVE binding! I love it even more since I bought a walking foot for my sewing machine. I really enjoy hand stitching the back as well. Plus it's exciting knowing how close I am to another finished quilt.

Just watched all three parts; great ideas! thnx for sharing :thumbup:

I have a love/hate relationship with binding. I hate to do it but love that it means the quilt is finished. I don't do any hand work and since someone introduced me to this youtube, I can do binding with less hate.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jw0E...eature=related

No you are not. Now I put on a 2 1/2 inch binding and sew it down from the top with my walking foot and stitch lenght 3. If you take 3 inches it is even easier. After I hand sewn it down on my first two quilts I resorted to this. If I do hand sewing I like to do it in quilting or applique but not binding.

I don't like stitching it to the back either, but I am also not good at machine stitching so I don't do that either. I will stitch the binding to the front and then leave it for awhile. Then I will get tired of looking at the quilt just sitting there and the only thing that needs done is the binding sewn on that I will go ahead and take the time to do it! Its not even like it really takes me a long time to do it, I just don't like doing it. I think it is hand sewing in general. However I was thinking about making myself a challenge for next year. Every other month I HAVE to spend the whole month hand sewing, whether it be piecing a quilt (maybe finish that GMFG I started last year) or just doing binding. However that is still eight and a half months away, plenty of time to change my mind. :)

Definitely not! I can't seem to get it right and it gets tiring for sure. I keep working on it and someday it might actually come out right LOL!

I agree that I like it because it means I am almost done. I used to put it off, but I decided to do it all by machine, so I can get it all done in one whack at the sewing machine.

I love binding. I machine sew it to the front side and hand sew it on the back. I love to do hand work, so it's right up my alley!

I actually enjoy binding. I find it relaxing and I love using the ladder stitch that a wonderful person posted awhile back. It's invisible and you don't need any clips to hold the binding in place. Doesn't get any better than that.

No, as you can see there are several of us that don't like to do binding. I put it off as long as possible.

watch the episode I did for QuiltersTV on Binding. It is under Quilters Cafe and check the program list to see when it is showing. I believe it will make your binding life easier.

I love the binding part..love pinning and getting everything snugged up. Sitting in my big rocker with the quilt all around me, knowing it a short while it will be done, it really is my favorite part. So relaxing!

I really enjoy it now that I believe I do a great job of it. The ladder stitch changed increased my speed & I can use any color thread and it does NOT show. Google for how to. Also the Sharon Schamber video sows how to glue and press the binding so pins are not needed. I did this just prior to learning the ladder stitch.
Practice even with binding improves our skills. Improved skills add to the enjoyment for me.

I actually love the binding, I think its because its the last thing I have to do before i can say TAH DAH !!!!

I hate binding also, It's my problem area....
I would love to learn to bind by hand.
any tips anyone.

a quilting friend of mine suggested to me (because I always grumble about binding) that its because I don't want the project to end - so I keep this in mind when I start and it seems to go faster!!!!! plus when I am doing it I am planning the next quilt

Not my favorite part, however...a very smart little girl commented that doing the binding should make you happy because it means that you're almost done with the quilt.

There is truth to that statement.

I"m good right up until it comes to the hand stitching of the binding. I have only done one machine stitched binding and didn't really like it that much, so, now I'm back to hand stitching it on the back. It seems to take forever to do, and I just keep thinking that I could be creating another quilt on my machine. But once I get at it, I do take great satisfaction in finishing it.

I posted a wail about binding a couple of weeks ago. My main stress was getting the final join neat and tidy. People on here came up with some fantastic resources, and I've found one that worked for me. Once that join is made, I enjoy the hand sewing - the feel and weight of the quilt and seeing the finished result slowly appearing as I sew are so satisfying.

your not the only one..i also detest them.

You would think the binding would be great to do because the quilt is finished. But for some reason I don't like to do bindings either.