On small things,I use 2 to 2 and1/4,,,larger I go to 2 1/2.
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Me, I use 2 1/8th.
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I use 3" on the straight of the grain, this works great for me.
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Originally Posted by k9dancer
I use anything from 2.5" to 3.5," with 3" being my usual.
Strips are cut cross grain, just like any other strips I would use in my quilt. I fold down one corner into a point on each strip, press, and use the fold as my seam line when joining at a 45 degree angle. Baste first, to make sure the strips are lined up properly; then stitch & trim the seam. I start in the middle of a side, leaving a good 6" hanging loose. Stitch to within 1/4" of a corner, backtack & remove. Miter corner & begin again. When I get to the starting side, I leave plenty of room to manipulate my binding so I can line it up, mark with chalk, and again make that 45 degree seam. It's more important to baste this last bit than the initial diagonal seams. Then I flip to the other side and finish by hand. |
2.5 cut on the bias... and double fold. I love making my own bindings to coordinate with the quilt. I have enough scraps left over to make my own crazy quilt binding!
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I use 2 1/2"
Straight if I'm making my own I also buy readymade binding, and it's always on the bias |
3" for me.
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I cut mine 2,1/2" cross grain unless I want the look that bias would give and I sew it on with a 3/8" seam.
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Originally Posted by Connie in CO
I use 2 1/4 with straight of grain
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2.5 bias with the 45* angle connecting. Works for me.
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