Maviskw: That's how I was taught and it works great every time. But....different strokes for different folks. :)

I too had some really trying times in attaching the end binding. Then I found the binding tool which has printed instructions right on the tool. I purchased it at a quilt show after seeing a demonstration and still could not make it work... At the next show I returned to the vendor for a repeat demo and still could not manage "the foolish thing" so thankful for my sister who told me to refer to a video on YouTube which demo'd the tool. The first couple of times I had to have my laptop right there on my cutting table, but it was worth it. This tool is so helpful once you know how to use it!!

I also had a hard time in getting the binding done right the first time, until I purchased the binding ruler from Missouri Star Quilt Company, follow their directions and now my bindings come out perfect the first time. The ruler goes on sale a lot, just purchased a backup for under $4.00
NormaBeth

http://pir8.freeservers.com/quilting...ding/index.htm

This method saved my hide. Then, I read, on the mitered corners, stop at your 1/4" and sew to the corner before removing from machine and turning.. My binding is perfect, if I do say so...At least when I hand stitch to back..

How ironic i have been absolutely struggling with this connect the ends business, it is the one thing I so dread with quilting...
Thank you for posting the McCall’s link! I got ‘er done! Still struggled a little, I was making the wrong corner the upper left corner. Anyway I think I’ve got it... really got it:D
Now that it’s going to be in the upper 90's, who wants to have a quilt on their lap to hand sew...
Thank you everybody!! Timing was perfect--could not have been better!:D JB

My mitered corners are good. No problem with that.

I watched the tute on here but today I saw an easier one with Jenny on Missouri Star Quilt Store that is so much easier and clearer. I hope you check it out. I think you will like it. She is so clear in her videos. Love darlene

Missouri Star Quilt Company has a video on binding. The rule of thumb for matching the ends...if your binding strip is 2-1/2" wide, leave 2-1/2" overlap on each end. place the ends like you would to join strips on a bias...and sew them together. Have the ends of the pieces almost flush. Don't trim yet...test to make sure the binding will lie flat...then trim.

I tried it today & it works every time! One of those, "now why didn't I think of that." things. LOL.

Jenny Doan has recently put out another binding video which as usual is very good.

I hate everything that has to do with the binding so I really appreciate you helpful hints.