What is the cut width of your binding strips?
 

Just wondering what width of binding strips you cut. I used to use 2 1/2. then for years used 2" and just yesterday learned that I can do 1 7/8" and it turns out perfectly on both the front and back. I am interested in what size works best for you

I cut mine 2 1/4.

2 1/2" for me.

i prefer narrow bindings so often 2" (i seldom deal with 7/8" measurements); if binding a thick quilt- like a flannel one or one with minkie backing i may use a 2 1/4" up to a 2 1/2" but generally the narrower the better to me- i've used 1 3/4" and even 1 3/8" on small projects like placemats, tablerunners.

Same here. I always use 2 1/2".

i cut mine at 2.25"

I use 2.5" for polyester battings, 2" for cotton battings. I use a little more than 1/4" seam, but probably not 3/8"

I use 2 1/2" strips.

Nan - IN

I always use 2 1/2. But I machine bind so I need the extra 1/4 inch!

Me too - 2 1/2

I have always done 2 1/2, smaller is tempting, it has been working so good, that I really do not want to change, might try it something small.

i have always used 2 1/2

2 1/4 gives the finish I desire.

I have come to the conclusion to always use 2 and 1/2 inch strips, because the left overs will work better in scrappy quilts and mondo bags with that size.

For me, it depends on the quilt. Larger, bolder quilts usually get wider bindings, so anywhere from 2¼" to 3" depending on the size and design of the quilt.

It depends. Sometimes use a wider binding (2" finished width each side), sometimes a traditional narrow one, and sometimes none at all. Where it works with the pattern and fabrics, I prefer to either wrap the front around to the back or the back around to the front and make a 3/4" - 1.5" edging.

I usually sew 1/4" from the edge for the 2 1/4th inch strips. Do you use 3/8th" for the 2 1/2" strips?

I can't speak for anyone else, but I always use a ¼" seam no matter what the width of the binding strip...even my 3" ones.

The difference is in how wide the quilt sandwich is trimmed after the binding is sewn on and before it's turned to the back. If you trim it to the finishing width of the binding, it all lines up perfectly and winds up nice and full. Using a wider seam can adversely affect the design on the quilt top (points especially would get chopped off).

1 1/2 here. Self taught. Did not know any better, but really a number of my works are wall hangings and would not be getting the work-out of a regular quilt. Even the ones that get used, are rarely in need of washing.

I agree, it really depends on the project. Sometimes when I need an extra something, sometimes even a extra wide binding does the trick so I sometimes even cut 3 inches before folding. What you can is make a tiny sample with the varies widths and see what looks pleasing to you. :)

Most of the time I agree!!! Sometimes for potholders I due 2"!!!!

I use 2" wide binding and I have no problems working with it.

I also use 2 1/4". That seems to work for me.

2 ½" .... I hate the look of a skimpy binding.

I cut mine at 2.5

I always do 2" to 2 1/2" cut strips. Yesterday I had a quilting teacher tell me I was all wrong I needed to use 3 1/2" strips to have stability. Oh well

What a silly statement for your teacher to make. I am just shaking my head. Lol. I use 2-1/2 or 2-1/4 depends on the body of the quilt. Guess we can decide for our quilt.


Judy in Phx, AZ

2½" for Jan in VA. Sew to front, hand turn to back.

Depends -

on how wide I want the finished binding
on how thick the batting is

Most of the time I use 2-1/2" if I am machine binding, and 2-1/4" if I am going to hand bind, and 1-1/2" if doing single fold binding for hand binding. With hand surgery years ago, I only do machine binding on large quilts, and when I feel my hand is up to it, will do hand binding on a small project such as small quilt or table runner.

I used to cut mine at 2.5" but everytime I would have a few missed spots on the back.
I sew to the front turn and SID on front. T4 for my last quilt I cut the binding at 2 5/8" and
I'm pleased to say that I didn't miss any at the back. I can also say I made a perfect
(to me) binding with perfect miters. :thumbup::):D:p:cool:

2 1/4 for me

I use 2" for cotton batting. Like charsue, I take a little more than 1/4" seam but maybe not quite 3/8".

I have only used 2 1/2" strips for binding on a regular quilt. On a very small wall hanging, I use 1 7/8" strips.

I'm so glad you posted this. I've often wondered how much variation there was. Mostly, I use 2-1/4, but it depends somewhat on the appearance I want on the quilt. If it's a wall hanging and I want a very narrow binding, I'll cut about 1-3/4.

2 1/2. I machine sew to the back, then pull forward and sew the front. If I do a 2 1/4 then my machine misses stitches at the corners and sometimes at the binding joins.

ditto.
I tried those silky premade bindings from Joanne's and could not make them lay nicely. I need to use cotton at 2.5.

2 1/4" works for me.

Two and a half works for me too - that size allows a nice filled binding.

I cut 2" wide for double fold bias binding and use a thin cotton batting. I find that gives me a nice full finished edge.