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Originally Posted by kathy
if you are using a 3/8" seam to put the binding on, then stop 3/8" before you get to the corner, take the quilt out and turn it around like you're going to sew the next seam when you flip the binding up make sure you have a good SHARP angle, the outside of the binding should be a straight line with the edge of the quilt, when you lay the binding back down on top of the quilt make sure your folded edge is exactly even with the top edge of the quilt, it's better to be 2-3 threads shorter than longer here, put a pin in it to hold it just like you have then sew her down. when you turn it to the back for the final stitching the folds will open opposite each other
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watch sharon schambers video on you tube If we all use her technique we will be masters!!!
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Great pics barbrdunn. I think you aren't sewing far enough to the end and maybe pulling to hard when you make the corner?? Good luck. I think the binding just 'makes' the quilt, so I can understand your frustration. Hang in there. I am sure you will get it!!
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Originally Posted by MTS
Did you watch Sharon Schamber's video's - because, really, they're the ones that count. Here's part 1 of 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PE0Yq9iGlc Well, without seeing a picture... Was the quilt corner square before you put on the binding? Did you stop at a point, as you approached the corner, that was the same measurement as the width of your finished binding? iow, if your binding is going to finish at 1/4", then you need to stop 1/4". If it's going to be 1/2" binding, then 1/2" before. Is the fabric for the binding perfectly folded in half? Again, without seeing a pic, that's all can suggest about why you've got pagoda corners. My guess it's probably got to do with where you stopped before the corner, but I can't say for sure. I bookmarked it in my tutorials - MY FIND OF THE DAY - thanks so much :lol: :thumbup: :lol: |
Originally Posted by MTS
Did you watch Sharon Schamber's video's - because, really, they're the ones that count. Here's part 1 of 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PE0Yq9iGlc Well, without seeing a picture... Was the quilt corner square before you put on the binding? Did you stop at a point, as you approached the corner, that was the same measurement as the width of your finished binding? iow, if your binding is going to finish at 1/4", then you need to stop 1/4". If it's going to be 1/2" binding, then 1/2" before. Is the fabric for the binding perfectly folded in half? Again, without seeing a pic, that's all can suggest about why you've got pagoda corners. My guess it's probably got to do with where you stopped before the corner, but I can't say for sure. |
Here's a link to ALL her free youtube videos:
http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...nschamber&aq=f You know, when the SSnetwork first came out a few years ago, they were charging a really high crazy price (I can't remember exactly but I think it was over $200 for a semester's membership) for access to specialized videos and lessons. And the site had problems - it was taking hours to download stuff, etc. I think the technical problems have been fixed. But now. after viewing all her freebies available on youtube, and really, really being able to take and learn from them - and see immediate results in my own work - I would consider the paid lessons when I get a bit more free time. NAYY. And if you ever get a chance to see one of her quilts in person - grab it. Even if you have to drive a few hours out of your way to the museum in Paducah. The pictures - which are fabulous - don't even begin to convey the amazing, complex, never-ending details she puts on her quilts. I'm glad the binding videos were helpful to you. ;-) |
My two bits for what is worth is that your binding looks wider than it needs to be. The pictures above should help. This was a good question.
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Originally Posted by janeknapp
I press my binding three times. First, press in half before sewing. Next, after sewing warm the seam and then press the binding toward the edge. Last, fold the binding over the edge and press again from the back side.
I cut the binding two inches wide and can still stitch-in-the-ditch from the front side and catch the binding on the back if so desired. I usually finish the binding by hand stitching, but I stitch-in-the-ditch from the front side for charity quilts. |
Try gluing your binding down first with Elmer's school glue and heat set it with an iron. This way you can play with the corners to get them how you like them without pins or your machine in the way. I love to do this. Glenda
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The tips offered seem really helpful!
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