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Do tell how to machine sew binding on both sides!!!!!

A tip I received from this site was to attach moleskin 1/4 inch from my sewing machine needle and use it as a guide for sewing seams. Works perfectly

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Originally Posted by carolaug

I see many workshops for blocks..i think a workshop for tips and tricks on finishing quilts would be so useful! Binding, Machine quilting, basting, difference between batting etc...

I went to a workshop for tips and tricks and WOW did we learn alot. We were given a book with all the tips and in the back of it was a step by step with pictures on how to put your Olfa cutter back together. I was new then and kept putting it together wrong and it would bind, not roll.
Many other tips on maj corners, flying geese. BUT I think that most of these tips have been covered right here on this board.
The starch tip is a great one and I am sure as our quilters keep adding thier tips we will have a class right before us on this board. I love this board. MNM

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Originally Posted by madamekelly

Was there ever a quilting tip you got from somewhere that gave you an "ah ha!" moment?

I will start...
The best one I ever got was to use small binder clips to hold my binding while hand stitching it down. They work better for me because they don't catch the thread like pins will, and I am hopelessly uncoordinated. I use about 8-10 and remove them as I go. Before I remove the last one, I replace the others on the next stretch. I just clip the 'offies' to the quilt so I don't have to chase them, and I don't get stuck with pins. (Fold the silver 'legs' down over the quilt.)

I have not heard this but I think I just got my best hint/

So many people put starching as their tip...since I've not used it what are you all starching? The fabric before starting a project? or the blocks being made as you go?

A great new way to make binding:
Cut on the grain if your edge is straight, bias for curves.
Cut 2 strips 4" wide, fold & press wrong sides together.
Stack the 2 folded strips & sew 4 raw edges together.
This works good for straight seam or scallops are neat.
Turn, press. Attach to project. Enjoy.

KarenSimon, I love your quote about only God is perfect...Is it all right if I use it??

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Originally Posted by chrises

I'm sorry - I think I'm dense today. I simply don't understand this!

What edges do you sew together? The long edges? Then you would have 2 folded strips sewn together making 4 layers of fabric for the binding. You would then sew all this to the quilt? OR
Sew the edges on the short ends together instead making the strips join together with a straight seam instead of the normal diagonal seam that we use to join the binding strips. Then sew to quilt as normal.

Since you don't attach to project until the last step, we're not talking about sewing the binding to the quilt yet, so I'm just not sure what is being sewn to what, and where is the benefit?

See...I don't get it. Please 'splain, s'more :)

Debbie in Austin

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Originally Posted by koko

So many people put starching as their tip...since I've not used it what are you all starching? The fabric before starting a project? or the blocks being made as you go?

I starch fabric prior to cutting , it helps every part of the process be more precise.

Accurate 1/4" SEAM, AND DON'T BE SO
HARD ON YOURSELF. OTHERS WILL NOT NOTICE
ANY MINOR MISTAKES LIKE WE DO. STOP, COUNT
TO TEN AND START AGAIN FRESH ON YOUR PROJECT.
BETTY LEE