Which is better...?
 

Which makes the better binding..wof or lof? I'm at a loss at the moment. I have enought fabric to cut it either way. I need the best results.

Wof has a little more stretch than length. Either way is okay. You have more seams on wof, if that matters to you.

I've always used WOF and the last quilt I used LOF.

For first time out, I'm not happy with the results of the LOF, and think I would have had a nicer finish with the stretch that comes with WOF.

I'll be looking to see what others have to say ... so please keep in mind that my LOF is a one time only experience. (And yes, there may be other factors that play into it, though the borders were flat as a pancake before I started.)

I tend to prefer WOF but it's not a huge difference that I've seen.

I prefer WOF too. A little stretch helps with binding. You can even cut if a little on the bias and it works out well.

The quilts I've made so far, I have just hemmed. This will be the first quilt I have put a binding on. Thank you very much for your advice. I cut the binding strips the wof. Now I have to get up enough nerve to attach the binding. It scares me. That's why I brought the backing to the front and hemmed all the others. Wish me luck. THANKS AGAIN!
I really appreciate your answering my question so quickly.

I've tried both ways and have concluded that I prefer WOF. Like others said that little bit of stretch helps.

If you want a lot of stretch do bias other than that I like wof

I always use WOF because of the stretch. I have used bias, but don't think I like that as well. I like to use LOF for borders sometimes if I have enough fabric. Then I add the leftovers to my stash. Don't be afraid of the binding, it gets easier the more you do it. I like binding the quilts--it means you are almost done.
Sue

I like to cut the binding on the bias. I think it wears better - and it goes around the corners better.

I use WOF and prefer it. Just go ahead and get started and you will get used to is, eastermarie.

I agree. Not only the corners, but if there is a little too much or too little it "gives" to fit and lay flat.

WOF is my preference and also join the pieces with a 45 degree seam. I always make my binding as soon as I finish the top. That way I'm ready to sew it on as soon as I get it back from the LArs.

I prefer the wof for table toppers for all the reasons mentioned and it is easier to cut straight, I think.

I feel it uses less fabric for WOF binding......one can purchase 3/4 yard or so and cut up to 10 strips at 2.5" wide for binding.

To use LOF you would need more yardage to achieve the same length strips and then have fabric left over.

As one who often makes scrappy or multi-color quilts, I like being able to use fabrics from my stash as bindings -- and many of my stash cuts are less than 1 to 2 yards.

Jan in VA

We have used WOF and I have had great results binding. But it might make a difference that I prefer to hand finish the binding on the backside.

I usually do lof there is less strech and not as many pieces to sew together.

I always use WOF with straight edges and bias if the edges have curves.

Most of the time I use bias fabric for the binding...mostly because I like plaids and stripes for binding and they look better on the bias. Otherwise, I use WOF for the binding...there is a little "give" to the fabric that you don't get if you cut LOF.

I like WOF. If you sew your strips together at a 45 degree angle, the seams are hardly noticeable.

Thanks for the encouragement! I'll sew the strips together on a 45 angle. I guess I had better cut an extra strip to allow for the extra fabric making those angle seams. I still have some of the binding fabric left over. It has to be quilted first. I will try and post a picture when I'm finished. I need it finished by June 7 for our next Quilting Guild meeting.

I don't use continuous binding so LOF is nice because I have no seams. For continuous binding I pieced WOF.

Ditto from me.

I agree. It has just the right about of give (IMHO).

Binding is not scary once you learn the Sharon Schamber way. It's quick and easy and always turns out right. Here is the link to her video on Youtube - Binding the Angel. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2hWQ5-ZccE . Once I learned this way, I will never go back to the old way. I've bound round tree skirts, 60 degree angles, inside corners using this method. Good luck
Dolly in MI

Don't be too scared, the binding isn't all that bad. Do make sure to use a walking foot though if you have one, makes it much easier. I fthere isn't a tute here on the board, google it, many halpful ones out there.

my preference is WOF

I have 3 quilts waiting for me to put on the binding. I'm going to keep an eye on this thread.

LOF.
I always cut my borders and binding LOF before I start cutting my pattern.

The video is great!!!! Thanks for posting it.

I've always done WOF, never tried LOF. I love doing the binding!

If you want fewer seams use the LOG. Some people say the bias is best because stitching hides better in the cross grain. I use all three ways depending on how much material I have. You state there is not enough fabric either way; well, how about making a scrap bindind from left over pieces of the quilt top. I love to do this. If you could post a pic you might get other suggestions. It usually takes about 3/4 - 1 yd to finish ( a few bucks if you need more fabric) a full/queen size quilt. How big is your quilt? Lots of ideas to reject here.

EDIT: I mis- read your post. You do have enough for either way. Please ignore me !;)
peace

I have to say that I have had better luck with WOF, too. I like the little bit of stretch with it as well, as it seems a bit more forgiving than LOF. I only use LOF on borders where the pattern is large enough to look bad if it was seamed. Everything else I use WOF, and have never had a problem with too much stretch.

If the binding isn't striped, plaid, and checks, I cut on the WOF. If I have a stripe, etc...., I use the bias cuts because it adds another dimention the quilt. Love the bias!!!

I use LOF all the time unless I need a bias (for scallops and things like that) and have never had a problem.

Since I started using the above method, I have found that I LIKE to bind. There is such a feeling of accomplishment and if one follows her instructions carefully, it comes out perfectly. I prefer the wof, too, unless I am using stripes or plaids. Good luck.

Thanks for the video. It sure makes it look easy! I'll need to get a bottle of Elmers. I wonder if JoAnn's has that narrow metal tip to go onto the glue bottle?

The first binding is always scary. It is really simple and easy. GO FOR IT.....

I always cut binding strips WOF and I cut them 2-3/4" and sew a 3/8" seam. I don"t always make mitered corners. I usually round my corners off, I like the way they hang from the corners of the bed. Of course, I don't enter any in shows. I just try to do what I like and to please myself.

I like to cut my borders LOF so I don't have to seam them in the middle. I will also cut my binding the same way since I have the fabric folded and ready for cutting the borders. I have had good luck cutting the binding either way.