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mltquilt 02-01-2011 05:16 PM
I have a quilt with various red piano keys and it was suggested I used the leftover reds to make my binding. The individual that suggested has been quilting a long time and she suggested the diagonal seam for joining and then to press the seams open.

mltquilt

JJC 02-01-2011 05:21 PM
Originally Posted by Millstream Mom
I wanted to use up my scraps to make a multicolored binding for my quilt. Can I just cut the strips 6"x2.5" and sew my joining seams straight across... or should I join all the strips with diagonal seams? Or does it make a difference in the end?

Thanks!
I would do the diagnol seams - to me it looks much nicer and there's less bulk. Would love to see a pic of your finished quilt whem completed.

auntmag 02-01-2011 05:21 PM
I make scrappy bindings all the time. I cut my pieces about 12 inches long by 2 1/4 wide and join with an angled seam. That way the bulk of the seam is not all in the same spot.

SuziC 02-01-2011 05:43 PM
Originally Posted by QuiltinginSD
You can do it either way, but diagonal seams are usually preferred because they are less bulky.
Same here :lol:

nativetexan 02-01-2011 05:48 PM
six inches wouldn't give you enough to do diagonal. go ahead and do straight seams. Just watch your placement of the seams when you get to your corners.

PiecesinMn 02-01-2011 07:33 PM
I do mine this way as well. I make the pieces different lengths. I don't really measure, just use what I have. What are the odds that all the pieces would end up being the same? That way you don't have to worry. I have an empty paper towel roll that I wrap left over bindings from other quilts and just piece together until I have enough for a scrappy look.
Originally Posted by QuiltinginSD
You can do it either way, but diagonal seams are usually preferred because they are less bulky.

AliKat 02-01-2011 07:34 PM
Originally Posted by QuiltinginSD
You can do it either way, but diagonal seams are usually preferred because they are less bulky.
Not only are the diagonal seams less bulky but they are more pleasing to the eye.

ali

featherweight 02-01-2011 07:45 PM
I use the diaginal. The straight seams on the binding leave a lump on it, I don't like lumps...

purplefiend 02-01-2011 07:48 PM
You really need your pieces to be at least 10-12" in length to do a scrappy binding. Piece them on the diagonal and press the seams open, straight seams are too bulky. I make some of the pieces longer so that I won't have a seam at the corners.

gale 02-01-2011 08:19 PM
When I'm doing scrappy binding, I prefer straight seams. I just think it looks better.


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