I've done this before, but never turned the backing under so I'd have a double thickness for the binding. What do you do with all the extra thickness of fabric at the corners? I'm making a wide (1") binding, so I really need your advice. Thanks so much.

i'll be interested in the replies as i've wondered this myself. i've never tried that method

You can take out some of the bulk by making a diagonal cut across the corner beyond where the fold is. I know clear as mud. I will try to find a diagram that show what I am talking about.

This is the first one that I found. It shows where you make your cut before folding and turning your backing

http://www.ludlowquiltandsew.co.uk/Q...f_binding.html

Good Luck :thumbup:

I have tried this method and have failed miserably!!!
I wish you success!!! I found it easier to just trim it all up and use an added binding.

Trim corner
Fold over cut edge (red)
Fold binding
Folded red cut edge becomes your miter

I just make binding and attach it to the quilt.

simple quilter

Thanks, Lori. I was pretty sure it would be something like this.

thanks lori and glassquilt for the info. i think i'll stick to what i know - bindings :)

I've done this before using the mitered method, and it turned our very nice, I thought. Easy to do.

This is the way I do it. I hate doing the binding. This way is the quickest and easiest to me