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Normabeth 07-21-2011 04:41 AM

Do you always cut your binding strips on a 45 degree angle? Can they be cut with an AccuGo Quilt cutter?
Thanks
NormaBeth

snipforfun 07-21-2011 04:46 AM

i cut mine on straight of grain unless I am binding curves.

donnajean 07-21-2011 04:46 AM

I almost always cut binding strips WOF. Cutting 45 degrees is only needed if your binding curved edges.

Tartan 07-21-2011 04:47 AM

I used to cut all my binding on the bias because "they" say your supposed to so it lasts longer. I now perfer to cut it on the straight of grain because it looks better(straighter) and is MUCH easier to cut and apply. I see no reason why you couldn't cut it on your AccuGo. I do still join my pieces on the 45 for less bulk when hand sewing the edge down.

Maggiesmom 07-21-2011 04:55 AM

I always cut my strips on the AccuGo now that I have it.

Ripped on Scotch 07-21-2011 06:35 AM

I also only do the straight ones unless I'm going around curves.

nyelphaba 07-21-2011 06:41 AM

I cut straight of grain.

Glassquilt 07-21-2011 06:51 AM

I cut on the straight. It's easier and looks fine to me.
I know and understand that bias is good because if the binding wears thin the threads won't fray in the same way. If & when it wears out that much, I'll rebind.

rivka 07-21-2011 07:50 AM

I always cut straight; bias cutting seems like a waste of time and fabric, unless you're doing curves.

QuiltnNan 07-21-2011 09:45 AM


Originally Posted by donnajean
I almost always cut binding strips WOF. Cutting 45 degrees is only needed if your binding curved edges.

ditto, except i try to use length of fabric because it has less stretch. i tend to pull on my binding as i attach it.

lvaughan 07-21-2011 09:53 AM


Originally Posted by QuiltnNan

Originally Posted by donnajean
I almost always cut binding strips WOF. Cutting 45 degrees is only needed if your binding curved edges.

ditto, except i try to use length of fabric because it has less stretch. i tend to pull on my binding as i attach it.

Ditto, also!

denise d 07-21-2011 09:59 AM

This thread is quite timely, as I am in need of binding a quilt for the first time ever.

Thanks for the consensus!! :)


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