Please don't hate me :lol: but the binding part is a breeze for me. I cut my bindings 2 1/4 inches, sew 1/4" seam, roll it over and glue it down with Elmers school glue. Seal it with a hot iron and then just machine stitch it down. Easy peasy. (mitering the corners) I don't even bother to pin the binding on.
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I'm happy for you also. Congrat's, It makes it so much more fun to finish a quilt with binding that you feel good about doing!
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Generally speaking, I enjoy handsewing. I used to do a lot of hand embroidery on my jeans and stuff, and love to watch stuff while I do it. But I don't like doing it as much with binding for some odd reason. I'm sewing tabs on the quilt (it's a wall hanging) right now and have to do that by hand, but it's not too bad 'cause they're only about and inch wide.
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Binding is my most unfavorite part of quilt making.
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Great job. I am so happy for you.
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Congratulations! That is an accomplishment! I'm going to attempt binding with mitered corners on a baby quilt I just finished. A bit leary. I'll let you know how it goes! LOL
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You might try a tool on the Fons & Porter website that is specifically made for binding. It's a little acrylic ruler that shows you exactly what length to cut the binding and exactly where to sew the two pieces together. I have used it twice now and the binding comes out perfect. I also like to do the binding - I machine sew it on the front and then hand sew to the back. Since it is the final step in my quilt (besides the label), I really enjoy it!
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I'm so happy for you!
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Congrats! I always machine back side and then hand stitch the front, takes awhile but it works for me.
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For sure :-( Binding just has my name & a giggle when I do binding.But it's good to know some ppl can slay that dragon!
Originally Posted by Darlene
Binding is my most unfavorite part of quilt making.
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