I have no issues with bindings. Binding = closure. LOL

so far io dont have any UFOs

I love doing binding too. I sew in on by machine and hand sew it to the back. I just learned how to sew off the corners on a 45 and now even sewing the binding on is fun. It came out wonderful. I learned that from a binding video here......

Since I found this website on binding, I enjoy it.

http://www.priscillabianchi.com/text_docs/binding.pdf

Wish you were closer, I love doing bindings

NONE! I made up my mind when I finally got back to quilting (we moved in 07 and bought a1902 house with LOTS of work at hand, so put the sewing on hold...for 31/2 years.... and into clear plastic storage boxes), I would finish up whatever was unfinished before I started anything else....so now, when I start a project it goes all the way to the finish and I really like it that way...even tho there are many times I really want to go forward with a new project..... when I get to the binding, I know I'm on the downhill run and lots of sense of accomplishment!

This is so funny. I did this type of binding for years before I learn to do the traditional binding. Thought I was doing it all wrong until I saw your post.

Since watching the tutorial about gluing the binding down before stitching, binding has not been a problem. My corners are even better. And then it's done. Yeah!

I like the bindings...it's the actual quilting part that slows me down....and if the dog will give me enough time to get any sewing done! LOL!!!

I don't mind the binding part but I really dislike the backing part.

I am piecing the binding for my quilt. I am using 3 different fabric patterns and don't know how to sew the different strips together so that the seam is perpendicular to the quilt top when finished, but is actually sewn together at a 45 degree angle. I think that is how I was told to sew the pieces together but it seems (bad pun) to me impossible to do.
Can anyone tell me how they sew the seams together when they piece strips together for the binding?
Thanks.

WHen my quilt makes it to only need binding, I tend to finish. My issue is with the FMQ.

I love doing binding, but with increased bursitis, I'm about to embark on machine binding quilts. I plan to experiment first on say placemats before doing a quilt. They do an excellent job of machine binding at my LQS, and I hope to get some instruction on that.

I sew the binding strip to the back of the quilt first and then turn it over to the front and stitch it down with either a straight stitch or a decorative stitch.

Binding is the best part I love it:)

I just tried the "200 inch from 1/2 yard" binding I found here on the board. It was fairly easy as I sat on the floor with my laptop and kept reviewing anything I was confused about. One seam..... perfect match!

I lay the end of one piece right side up with the end of it pointing up. Lay the second piece on top of that with right side down and pointing to the side. They should form a "+." Using a straight edge, draw a line from the top left corner where they intersect to the bottom right corner, pin the pieces together and sew on this line. Trim the seam, open, and press. If this doesn't make any since let me know and I'll try to post some pictures for you.

Thank-you for your response. I think I understand what you wrote (it was very clear) but the seam on the right side is at a 45 degree angle. I'm sewing together 2 different fabrics. How do I do that and still have it look god on the right side of the quilt? I was hoping for a seam that ran perpendicular to the front.
Thanks.

Then I would just make a straight seam at the end of your pieces with the right sides together. It will make a bit more bulk when sewing over the seam, but shouldn't be a big problem. Might help if you press the seams open.

Thank-you. I'll try it both ways and see whether it makes a difference. Your directions for sewing it on the bias is the clearest I've seen. I took a class that covered all of that and she managed to make it very confusing and it really isn't.

My only problem is perfecting sewing the binding on by machine instead of hand sewing.
So far I still havnt perfected it to the point of not seeing the sewing line in some areas.
I did try the method of bringing the backing to the front and liked it except for the corners, could not get them to mitre.

If you decide to do the 45 degree seam, you might consider doing short segments, like 8 or 10 inches so that it looks like a scrappy stripe. Post some pictures when you get it finished so we can see what you decided to do. I'm looking forward to seeing it.

I will. Thanks

I enjoy binding a quilt. Very relaxing to me.

I machine stitch a quilt for a child because I know it will be washed a lot. I stitch to back first then bring to front and use a serpentine stitch and it works great