http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-77821-1.htm
Here is a great binding technique, you piece your binding and it ends up looking like piping! I have got to try this method!! It may be just the thing you need since you are shy on fabric.

I always make my own binding..It is a double fold..It is supposed to protect the edges better...

Double, always!

Here is the link for the two color (flange) binding. http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-77821-1.htm
I am also of the school of thought to always double my binding. The only time I would even consider a single binding is maybe a wallhanging. Something that is unlikely to be washed and toted around.

I only use double fold, as the binding is the area that gets the most wear

Double binding...

but if you find that any binding is not wearing well ... add another one over it. At least that is what I plan to do as my grand kids wear out the edges of their beloved quilts.

has anyone done that?

warm quilt hugs, sue in CA

The binding edge of a quilt gets the most wear. I prefer to double bind,

How do you double bind? I am curious never heard of doing this Dot lette

yes I decided to do that.. I remembered there was a tute on how to do that.. So far so good!! :thumbup:

For quilts that are going to be used, I would only use double binding. For quilts that will hang on a wall, single binding is fine to use. And, for a quilt that is going to be used a lot it really is better to use bias binding, as it wears much better than a straight cut binding/

Thanks everyone.. I kinda figured that the rule of thumb is double since there is alot of wear on the binding.. I was just hoping that i could get away with it.. lol.. But the tute from Charisma is what I decided to do.. kinda looks like a flat piping border.... pretty easy and it adds a lil something else to the quilt..

I have never used a single binding. Only double for me. I wouldn't recommend single at all!

I only use double, the binding seems to take the most wear.

I have used both,I do prefered double.
Single for your mom will most likely hold up well. :lol:

Thank you, it really works.

In a case like this for any quilt I have a special technique. I like having the backing show on the front as a binding, but didn't like the single layer of fabric on the edge. My solution: Leaveat least 3 inches of fabric extended from the edge of the quilt. Fold that portion in half, then with a very loose basting stitch, fold over and stitch along the end of the backing and the edge of the quilt (this basting will be removed later.) The next step is to fold over the binding and stitch where the basting stitch is. If you don't stitch through the quilt and the double layer of the binding, the underneath portion of the binding will slip and slide around and you loose the security of the double thickness. All edges must be secure. I have at time even hemmed the first fold of the lining. A little more work, but best in the long run for durability.

Single fold for minis and wall hangings....double for everything else.

I learned how to do my binding from this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INh6sVKJRrA

It worked really well on my tree skirt!

Not quite sure what the difference is between the single and double....I cut my binding at 2.5" and then fold it in half. sew it on and fold it over the back. So since I just fold it in half would that be a single? How would I make a double?

I think what people are calling double binding in this topic is actually French Fold binding. French Fold binding is folded in half and both raw edges sewn to the quilt edge.

Single fold binding is a single layer fabric, ironed in half with one seam allowance folded to the center. Double fold binding is ironed in half with both seam allowances folded to the center. Even though it's called double fold it's still only one layer of fabric thick.

Double fold is always better, it will waer a lot longer. Who wants to have to replace the binding down the road?
Double binding just looke better and you can also always sew two strips tig to make the binding wide enuf or make a scrappy binding. Or I would get more fabric to finishe it.
ConnieF

Do a double sided binding. (Two different fabrics). The front binding will be what you want on the front and the back will (can) match the backing. I love this method.

Ellen

I always use folded binding. The edges get a lot of wear no matter who uses the quilt.

I only use double binding, as well.

Yes, I have seen binding done in that manner. It is neat to match both the front and the back of the quilt.

Double fold is much better and will last longer.

Always use double binding on quilts for beds. Wall quilts and table runners are okay with single binding since they don't get so much wear. Usually make my own and save the leftovers for charity quilts.

i always use double binding

I agree!