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cowpie2 03-26-2015 06:58 AM

I've tried different widths. Currently I stick with 2.5, because then what ever is left over I can easily cut into 2.5" squares for my scrap drawer.

Daylesewblessed 03-26-2015 07:13 AM

I use 2.75" with about 3/8" seam allowance unless the design or batting calls for a narrower width. That size works well with my walking foot and the batting fills the binding nicely. With each quilt I sew about 10" with that seam allowance and then test that the binding turns over, fills the batting, and ends up right at the stitching on the back. Then, if necessary, I adjust the seam allowance accordingly.

lynnie 03-26-2015 08:19 AM

I ususally use 2 1/2" on wall hangings about 2 1/4"

fangman 03-26-2015 09:42 AM

I cut my binding 2 1/4" for machine binding, I am ok with 2inches also, especially if I am doing a hand binding.

JAGSD 03-26-2015 12:59 PM

2" for me ....

caspharm 03-26-2015 04:17 PM

Generally, I use 2 1/4" now. I used to use 2-1/2", but switched. I may still use 2-1/2" for a quilt with a double batt, not sure, but I did one recently and it seemed like it was a bit of a stretch with the extra layer of batting.

ShelleyCS 03-26-2015 05:02 PM

2 1/4 works best for me. Nice thin binding.

Donnamarie 03-31-2015 09:00 AM

I use 2 1/2" for binding a large quilt and 2 1/4" for table runners and wall hanging.

LavenderBlue 03-31-2015 10:07 AM

As a newbie I did 2 1/2" but have long since switched to 2 1/4".


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