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