Binding Corners: Will the world fall in...
 

I apply my bindings by machine. It's invisible on the front, and just catches the edge of the binding as a topstitch on the back. (You can see if you do a close up on the second and third photos here: http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...d-t215231.html ) The part I hate is going back and hand stitching the little seams at the mitered corners. If they look tight to begin with, will the world fall in if I don't sew them??? Will the corners hold up to washing? It doesn't seem there is any way the corners could possibly pull out, but I wanted some backup on that. What do you think?

I never sew the tiny corners after machine bindings. I think they will be fine with washing. Wash one and see then let us know...lol.

It's a beautiful quilt. I would say if it looks like everything is sewn nice and tight that it would hold up fine. You could also put it on the machine and do a quick tack stitch across the opening.

it should be fine based on my experience. I don't hand sew the corners and they have stood up to repeated washings.

The one I sent you to in my link was machine washed. I washed it after completing it, and the corners came out fine. I just hope they continue to do so in subsequent washings. I actually just FORGOT to stitch them, LOL!

THANKS! Exactly what I hoped to hear!

I think that is fine!

It will be fine. I don't always sew the miters unless I missed the corner while sewing the binding.

You can always practice by making a pot holder and washing it several times.