With mini's I use a single fold binding. I cut 1-1 1/4" strips for the binding. That way the binding doesn't take over the mini.l

All wonderful ways to finish mini's. My bindings depend on how small the quilt is and often opt for the single fold 1 1/4" binding as judy363905 describes, but I press under a quarter inch on the opposite side before I attach it to the quilt; my fold under is now in place when I hand stitch it. I do use a 1/4" seam, but may trim or grade that seam before I hand stitch the binding to the back.

Dina, I normally use 2.25" for my binding so I would go down to at least 2". I did the smallest binding on my 7" mug rug cutting the double folded binding to 1.75". YIKES, it was tight but you want your binding to be in proportion to your quilt. Good Luck as always. :)

Your minis are great! I'd do a 1/4" finished binding.

I cut my strips at 2 1/4, then use 1/4 inch from the edge of my quilt. I haven't done any minatures, but I did just finish a baby quilt and the binding came out just perfect using these dimensions.

I do mine like Alikat and Judy - single fold so it's not overbearing.

Well, that is the cutest mug rug that I have ever seen!

Dina

Thanks again, everyone. I just sewed the binding on one and am in the process of quilting the second one. I even made a sleeve to add...and I hate putting sleeves on quilts, even a mini. But it is required for this auction. :)

Dina

Those mitered corners are perfect!!!! I'm jealous! :p