I am making a pineapple quilt the pattern calls for the binding to be Strairght-grain French-fold.I have no idea what that is.The quilt will be jagged edges. Your help will be very much appreciated.

I don't know, but I will interested to hear about this. Thanks for asking.

never heard of it, hope someone can help you

I just googled and found your answer

http://www.quiltedparadise.com/n/083-uid.jsp

I know what straight grain is, but can't help you with the French fold. I am curious, too. Straight grain means not on the bias, cut straight up and down, not 45 degree angle.

After reading craftybear's google, I am still confused about French fold. Is it when the binding is folded in half stitched on one side to the quilt, then folded over and (hand stitched) to the back of the quilt? It's never been called that before. Hmmm. Learn something every day.

here is another link for you

http://www.sewaquilt.com/frenchfold-binding.html

and here is a tutorial for you

http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2009...g-the-binding/

It just means double. If you want the binding to be a half -inch on front, cut 2.5" wide strip, fold it in half, apply to the quilt with 1/4" seam, and turn. Hand stitch it on.

i guess i have been french folding binding all along and didn't know it, because this is how i was taught. :)

Whow That sure sounds easy. I tried to find it this morning for almost an hour and nothing ever came-up. I was on Ask.com and About.com should of tried here first.

Thanks so much. J.D.

Always try here first! We have a lot of very knowledgeable folks who are so willing to share. Even try the search here first. Lots of questions have been covered on here.

I think this is how most of us do it now! Never new it was called French fold.....