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just_the_scraps_m'am 04-23-2010 09:31 AM

have many of you wrapped your binding from the back to the front & what kind of issues have you run into?

sewcrafty 04-23-2010 09:53 AM

I've never done this, I always do a reg. binding.

NorBanaquilts 04-23-2010 10:01 AM

I did a doll quilt that way by mistake. If the recipient noticed she didn't say anything.

lfw045 04-23-2010 10:08 AM

I finished a doll quilt like that for my grand daughter and it turned out perfectly.

dsb38327 04-23-2010 10:13 AM

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Are you saying to bring the underside edge of the quilt fabric over the top side of the quilt and binding to the top? I actually have done it when I was running short on material and I liked the added flavor.
The only issue I remember is turning the corners because I haven't perfected that art yet. I just pinned, looked, liked or didn't like and repeated the process until I liked.
Can't wait to see pictures, please.
On this baby blanket I folded the topside over and binded it to the back. Your idea would be the flopside but I think it would be pretty.

mom-6 04-23-2010 11:13 AM

If my backing is wider than my top, wrapping the backing around to the front and hand stitching is my preferred method. If they are the sam size then I will use a separate bindibg strip.

Melinda in Tulsa 04-23-2010 11:46 AM

Oh thank you, thank you, for this info and pic's. I have a baby quilt that HAS to be finished today/tonight and I think I will try this method. I'm assuming it's faster than regular binding?

patricej 04-23-2010 11:54 AM

the only time i don't bring the backing fabric to the front as binding is if it wouldn't also look good as a traditional binding.

i make sure to fold it double before bringing it to the front, just as i would traditional binding.

MadQuilter 04-23-2010 12:01 PM

Unless I do traditional binding, I sew the double fold to the back, pull it to the front and use a decorative stitch on my machine to sew it down. By using a decorative stitch, it is not as noticeable if the seam line isn't perfectly straight. MUCH faster!

cminor 04-23-2010 12:02 PM

I am glad you posted this. I am going to try this on mine this weekend.


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