anyone ever use this??
looks like it would be handy & less burned fingers??
what are your thoughts?

http://www.keepsakequilting.com/prod...G-EXPRESS-.htm

Too pricey for me.

It looks good and much easier on the fingers!

http://youtu.be/q3ho1S0d0SM

I want one of these! It looks like pure MAGIC! I hate binding. This would make my quilts take a lot less time to complete!

you can do almost the same thing by pinning a very large safety pin to your ironing board.
I can keep my fingers away from the iron for less than $26.00

I attended a class where the instructor demonstrated using straight pins to accomplish the same thing.

I also use the straight pins. The long, large headed ones purchased in the wedding supply aisle. Nothing moves on my big board with them.

I've wanted one of those for a while...to make the bindings for all of the bags that I make. Went to JoAnn's and they don't have the size that I need. This one that you posted doesn't tell you the size :(

The one that I need is 50mm which I THINK is 2". I was never good at converting...lol.

I tried the pin trick and it didn't work real well for me. Of course it was the first time I ever heard of it and I expected it to work perfect right away. I gave up and ended up just using the iron and a ruler. Maybe it's something you have to "fool around with". I get impatient REAL QUICK. lol

Seems expensive to me. I starch my binding fabric and find it easier to handle.

I have the martelli quick bind that i would like to sell. Here is the link on youtube of which one it is (there are different ones and mine is the complete one that sells for $150). Pm if interested.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEUwKO7Lr_M

The only problem I have with all these techniques is that they create a single layer binding. I always use 2 1/2 strips, fold them wrong sides together and then attach to my quilt. I did find a "foot" for the Simplicity binding machine that advertises that they make binding for quilters but it only folds the fabric in half and you have to still have to attach it to your quilt the way you always did. I have bought every attachment I could find--binding feet that attach to your machine (uses purchased single layer binding), one that attaches to the bed of your sewing machine--still makes single layer binding and the Simplicity binding machine whose regular "feet" make single layer binding. So all in all, if you use single layer strips to bind your quilts these all will work fine. I have yet to find one to do the double layer binding. If anyone knows of one that will please let me know!

I am to the point that I want to try out new gadgets before buying to make sure I will like and use them :D:D:D

For the price ... I wouldn't get it. Probably wouldn't even take it if it were free.

Once you get your system of doing binding established you won't need such a tool anyway and would just have to store it or give it away.

ali

Wow, that's an expensive alternative to using a couple of long pins. I have made both single fold and double fold using the pins method, by the way. The one snag is that if you haven't cut perfectly along the grain, and I never have managed it all the way through, then your loose threads will occasionally wrap themselves around the pins, but that's easy enough to fix.

Like someone else said too expensive I never have any problem doing my binding. :thumbdown:

Too pricey for something so simple.

I'm afraid I would never use something like that. I don't even press my binding. I fold the strip in half pin it to the quilt and realign as I go. Never had a problem getting it on straight and like that the edges of the binding are more soft to the touch. Of course I don't enter quilt show either so that might make a difference for some.

Always something new...

I will have to agree...........

Making the binding isn't my problem - getting it on the quilt properly - now that's another issue altogether! :oops:

it seems they have more gagets for just about anything if you are willing to buy it. i can make my binding very nice with just my iron.

Too much trouble to use. I just fold my binding in half and press as I fold.

I guess I am a strange one. I like to stand at the iron and mindlessly iron my 2.5 inch strips in half. Then I roll them on a toilet paper roll. Free and only takes about 10 minutes. The free part is best.

Is there a tute for making binding with pins? I looked around a little and didn't see one. Any of you willing to post something with pics? Thanks!

I have a set way of making binding, but would like to see what you all do with the pins.

Me too. And I don't think it would be any faster.

Not strange at all. I do, too. :D

AMEN......

I don't like to waste money on things that I can do already. I think that it is just that a waste of money. I don't ever burn my fingers. my wrist yes. actually have a burn scar on my wrist from bumping the iron when I went to move the binding down. I will have to start saving my toilet rolls. thanks lisalovequilting, didn't even think to put them on there.

thanks for the input....you all have a point! until a little fairy can come in and magically put it on the quilt, plus clean my house & make me dinner....ill stick to the old fashion way :)

I would love to see a tute also

I would love to know how to do this with pins as well.

I saw that and thought it was a great idea, but like you said a little pricey. wondered if DH could rig a jig for me??? will have to ask him, after he gets over the summer cold I had last week.

Seems like a great idea but not for $25.00 way to expensive for me

I may not be the best quilter ever, but I have no trouble with just folding binding and pressing. Tried the safety pin thing and I still prefer the folding and pressing method.

Think I could improvise something similar for a lot less money!

I use an oversized saftey pin .I put it about mid way of ironing board start the binding an pull a small bit through. Then begin pressing cheap and it works.

I'd like to know how to do this too. Maybe if someone knows of a web site or You Tube address? Thanks!

looks to me like a very pricey gadget that doesn't do anything original....guess I didn't know bindings are that difficult to press.

I have 3 different sizes of bias tape makers. Metal - folds each side in - makes single sold bias. Didn't cost that much.

There is a tutorial using the pin method SOMEWHERE on the web. I had it saved in my favorites and my computer crashed and I lost all of my favorites on AOL. If I find it I will post it.