In order to add wider bindings and still have batting fill the binding as it should, don't trim the batting even with the quilt top when squaring it. Square it a couple inches wider all the way around.

Sew the binding to the front of the quilt sandwich using a quarter in seam just like always. then trim the batting and backing from the seam line using the final binding width. That way your batting will fill the binding and you will not have lost any points or details from your quilt top.

Wider bindings can easily be used on any quilt, with or withour borders, using this method and often look much more proportional on larger quilts than narrow bindings.

Lots of info here, including a chart of how wide to cut both single and double fold strips if you know what final width you want. http://www.quilting-tidbits.com/quilt-binding.html

How wide did you want to make your binding. The answer that gave 6 times the width of the seam allowance is a good and safe start. Of course, you need to take into consideration the amount space the batting will take up. There is a method of doing a binding any width you want I don't see it used much other than on place mats but can make a really nice wide 1" and more binding.

Awesome site!! Love when the math is done for me!! :lol: :lol:

Thanks ghostrider ,that is exactly what I was looking for, thanks to everyone for your posts. When I do finish the binding , I 'll post pics of the flip flop quilt and its wider binding.I LOVE this board!!!!!Thanks again. :D :-D :-D

The width of my binding NEVER conforms to the mathematical equation. I'd suggest you cut short pieces and try them on a scrap piece of quilt sandwich. See what you like - how wide you like your binding to be - how full the binding is where you sew it down..... Take notes for each step and then make a decision.

I like two and a half inch for my binding. Works great for me.