Found this great idea on www.pleasant-home.com and wanted to share. Great way to sew binding on a quilt!

That works.

That is a clever idea.

Clever! I generally roll mine on a tp center. That way it is contained and I can move it out of the way.

better than having it around my neck!! :shock:

Good idea!

Tried it - works great!

Great Idea, I will give it a try. Just finished binding two of my UFO's will post pictures later.

But if I did that, what would the furbabies have to smack at as I'm sewing!!?? :lol:

Very clever! Thank you for sharing this :D:D:D

I like that idea. Will have to try it later

But…But…..that takes all the fun out of it
getting a chokehold around my neck,
or falling between my legs on the floor,
or being rolled over by my chair wheels,
or running up *under* the whole quilt where I can’t find it,
or of being just too ha-bitch-uated to think up a better system!!!
Now you’ve done it! :?

Jan in VA

I usually lay my quilt out and pin the binding to the quilt before I sew it on. This way I know I won't have a seam come out at a corner. And also to make sure I'm going to have enough binding. I also use a walking foot when I sew my binding on.

Cool. Thanks for sharing.

well...I be !! neat idea for those who has these topper...

cool idea!

That's pretty cool

been there, done those...too funny!

I also discovered wrapping on a tp center just lately! Sure makes thing go alot smoother, especially if your doing a big queen or king size quilt!

Wow, wonder why I didn't think about that. It is so simple. I just finished sewing binding on a lap quilt and used a bowl. I will be sure to use this method with my wall hanging.

I can't wait to try this!!
Thanks

Great idea, thanks!

Great idea!! If I just had one of those...

great idea - I knew those legs would be handy for something

Yep, me too. Especially if I am using bias, I find if I don't pin it first it is more apt to get stretched in places when it is rolled out.

Duh!! Why can't I think of that stuff?

Great idea, but like Jan indicated, what about the chokehold or losing it under the quilt! Going to try it next binding time. Thanks for sharing.

looking for quilt patterns of betty boop and dogs and kittys thanks phill99

That is the best idea and I love it.

I roll my binding and stick a pencil in the center, then put the pencil in a coffee mug. The rolled binding sits on top of the mug. It unrolls easily as you go and keeps it contained and handy.

REGARDING THE NECKLASS OF BINDING: I GENERALLY WRAP THE BINDING AROUND SOMETHING THAT I CAN GET MY HAND THROUGH AND PLACE THE ROLL ON MY WRIST AS I SEW IT ON. NO MORE TANGLED MESS OR "CHOKE HOLDS"

This sounds like a winner. Mine always gets tangled up. Thanks for sharing.

Now why didn't I think of that and my table is clear so I'll know if I'm going to run short. Thanks for posting this :thumbup:

Well, I know it is time I bought a walking foot. Yours is the 2nd hint today saying a walking foot is needed. I have known it, but just haven't taken the time to figure out where to buy one.
Can anyone tell me where to buy a walking foot? This is what I have. My "big" machine is a off-brand Singer--Stradivaro, which we bought the 2nd year we were married. I have loved it and still do.
My other machine is a Featherweight, which I also love. If anyone can tell me where to start looking for a walking foot, it would be great.
The featherweight is a Singer--made in 1942...
Mariah.

Well, I know it is time I bought a walking foot. Yours is the 2nd hint today saying a walking foot is needed. I have known it, but just haven't taken the time to figure out where to buy one.
Can anyone tell me where to buy a walking foot? This is what I have. My "big" machine is a off-brand Singer--Stradivaro, which we bought the 2nd year we were married. I have loved it and still do.
My other machine is a Featherweight, which I also love. If anyone can tell me where to start looking for a walking foot, it would be great.
The featherweight is a Singer--made in 1942...
Mariah.

What a good and simple idea. But I'll have to use it next time, I finished putting binding on a tree skirt that was last year's gift. I made myself finish it so my son and his wife can use it this year. But I'll remember this idea for my next binding job. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for sharing that tip. I will give it a try.

Great idea.

I noted you are using your 1/4" foot for the first stitching. If you find your outer edge of the quilt "waving", this is your problem. This was a problem for me and now I always put on my walking foot to do the first stitching.

S

I went to the site but could not find the picture. Is it part of a tutorial? If so which post and how do you find it on the site?