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kittenquilts 04-10-2013 09:31 AM

Question about Minky Binding on Quilt
 
I have a quilt top done that is part Minky and has a flannel backing. I'm thinking of Minky binding on it. Has anyone here done one of those before? Any hints? Or, should I go with a flannel binding? Would like to cross this UFO off my list! Any help is appreciated.

PaperPrincess 04-10-2013 10:32 AM

Personally I would go with flannel binding.
I can see cutting the backing larger, then bringing the minkee backing up and over the front to self bind, but I'm not sure about cutting strips and doing a regular binding. Seems that unlike most fleece products, minkee's edges fray so you'd have to fold them over which would create lots of bulk. Lets see what others say!

kittenquilts 04-10-2013 10:54 AM

Thanks! I was concerned about bulk too. I've also considered using a satin type of fabric for binding.

trennag 04-10-2013 11:14 AM

I used satin baby blanket binding on a quilt with minky back and i loved how it turned out :). I found it in the same place as bias tape at Joanns.

momto5 04-10-2013 03:50 PM

Flannel or satin....not minky....:)

QandE2010 04-10-2013 04:29 PM

I would not use minky.

Nammie to 7 04-10-2013 04:51 PM

Don't think minky would be the way to go - too much bulk and it stretches easily.

hperttula123 04-10-2013 04:54 PM

minky would be so hard to do as binding. I have used it on a few quilt backs and it is wonderful. :)

Kay in Mi 04-10-2013 05:08 PM

I just finished a baby quilt with minky binding. It looks and feels great and didn't add a lot of bulk. It does take more pinning to keep the binding from shifting while sewing. Good luck with your quilt.


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