I do sometimes.

I've only done it with baby quilts because I make the quilt tops smaller. Otherwise, I make my own binding.

It depends on what the quilt will be used for.

I do this all the time, when hand quilting..was taught this method by my grandmother. It was the only way I saw her doing her quilts..

I have not done it this way. I do the double fold and then stitch it on by machine.

It depends on the quilt and the backing I'm using. If it is compatible, then I do it. Also, I never do it on extremely large quilts.

Yes, I do it a lot, especially for the Quilts for Kids.

yes i do this too thats the way i was taught but have done it both ways

Have never tried it

Never, When I first started quilting many many years ago. I would birth them. But I have never brought the backing around to the front. NOW I always use a double folded binding. I like the way it looks and it does hold up much better.

There are always different ways to do everything, choose what works for you and what makes you happy.

Thanks for your answers Ladies I'm going to try this method on a placemat.

Sometimes.

I did just recently on a baby play quilt and it worked out just fine. Have to admit it went lots faster than the usual method.

I have done this for years in particular when I am making serviceable quilts of corduroy with flannel backing and tacking it together with yarn(no batting needed). Looks terrific. Regarding as to how long it lasts I am still using quilts I made this way with my mother before she died in 1978. They really take a beating, on beds, on floors, camping out, whatever. I purchase any corduroy on sale, save it until I get in the mood and then cut out my 6x8 blocks. Do not always sew them at that time, just when I need a gift or want something simpler to do than a more involved top. To make sure these tops really last I go over the blocks where sewn together with fancy embroidery stitches on my machine, then layer the top onto the flannel so I can yarn tie the two pieces together. Last step is to fold the binding on top of the corduroy, pin and sew. Perfer binding to be about 2 1/2" showing. I went into more detail this time because these quilts turn out to be so serviceable and attractive that I want the beginner quilters to feel comfortable starting one. I do from kid size (smaller blocks) to king size but most are twin size as that is just about right for laying all covered up on the couch in the winter to watch TV.

This was the way I was taught as a kid. It was my job to do the hemming on an old treadle machine!

Never used binding until after I retired and started taking quilting classes.

Now a days I choose the method which works best for the quilt.

When I use fleece, minkee or a nice flannel for the backing, I will hem the quilt, otherwise I use a double fold binding.

For hemming:
I will trim the batting even with the quilt top.
I will trim the backing two inches all the way around.
I will then take my long ruler and line up the 45 degree line even with the quilt top at the corner of the quilt.
Making sure the side of the ruler is 1/4 inch past the top of the quilt corner (seam allowance) I will slice off the corner of the quilt.
Then I will pull the sides of the backing together (right sides together) and starting from the corner sew a 1/4 inch seam half way and backstitching to lock the seam.
Then I will trim a little at the corner to reduce the bulk, making sure I don't cut the seam thread.
Then "pop" the corner.
This makes a nice mitered corner and reduces the bulk on the corner.
Repeat for the other 3 corners.
Then I tuck the rest of the hem down and stitch around the quilt using a quilting foot.
This gives a nice one inch hem all the way around.

Fleece, minkee and flannel are tougher than the cotton used in making binding. The quilts that I did this to several years ago are still holding up really well.

I usually do for lap quilts but not bed size...

I use a separate binding but have thought about using the backing and bringing around to the front.

I've done it a couple of times and like it but like the traditional binding better. I will still do it when I think the circumstances call for it. I just finished a picnic/beach quilt made from old jeans and I"m going to use this method for it.

A separate double-fold binding will wear longer.
And if you bring the back around it may not be a match for the front fabric.
And the opportunity for a final 'statement' with your binding is gone.
And last, quilting shrinks the body of the quilt, and by folding the backing fabric around for binding, the edges end up wavy.
Yet I sometimes will use that method on charity quilts as it is so much faster IF: the fabric is a good complement for the front, the batting is flat, and the quilting isn't heavy.

Here's a complete tutorial, just scroll down to the fourth photo called "Mitered Corner Baby Blanket" http://rocknquilts.blogspot.com/2011...nquilts-6.html
Mary Ann @ RocknQuilts.blogspot.com

I do sometimes, especially on charity quilts. It's faster. I think it's called self binding? If the backing coordinates well with the quilt it looks just fine. Also it's easy to mitre the corners.

I've done it on potholders, and since I'm thinking of making a "Mug Rug" one of these days, I'll probably bind it in this fashion rather than doing the binding seperate - should be much quicker that way.

I just ;earnt this technique from my mother in law and used it on my quilts

Longarm said, "Remember if someone tells you there is only 1 way to do something "Quick run away!"

I LOVE that quote.

Sometimes. It diepends on the project. I've mostly done this with wall hangings/baby quilts.

That is the only way that I do my quilts. I also tie mine as the people I make mine for do not want any sewing on the top to take away from the fluffines of the quilt. they want it to be comfy and cuddly. It is to be used and not humg on a wall. See my avatar.

I do sometimes.

back to the front is my method of use

I do it sometimes.

I use it when I do Quilts for Kids sometimes for Project Linus otherwise I make my own bindindg.

Yes ,some times .

I use this method on many of my charity quilts. I like to use a decorative stitch such as a scallop stitch when sewing it down on the front. This helps to define the binding, especially on the back of the quilt where it would otherwise all flow to the very edge.

I have never done this :-D

Jodimarie and Glassquilt - thank you for the precise instructions and diagram. I am going to give that a try - with the resulting "double fold" over the edge, it seems like it should hold up well and look smooth.

Marysewfun

I would rather do it this way.

No I do all the time either from the back to the front or from the front to the back also. I do this with kids and utility quilts mostly. Also it needs to work with the fabrics. I like it on baby quilts as you have a much softer edge. I know some people are concerned about it wearing through quicker but I have never had that yet. I have a friend who only rolls from back to frotn. She also always uses muslin for the back, something I seldom do. I think it is a great way to bind the quilt and it can also safe money on binding.

I use this method on all of my quilts with the exception of the very first quilt I made all by hand. Thereafter, the backing is chosen especially for what it will bring to the front! :D

I've heard of this but never tried it. Thanks. I will try it.

I do this all the time for small quilts, place-mats, doll quilts. I find it gives me a nice flat binding when I use this method. Quilts in use get a lot of wear on the edge of the binding and for durability I use a double fold binding. After quilting I will trim away the batting and then cut the backing one inch from the edge. I fold it in a half inch and fold the remainder over the edge of the quilt. I machine stitch it down not being a big fan of hand stitching any bindings.

Same here