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Old 03-17-2014, 06:27 AM
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With mini's I use a single fold binding. I cut 1-1 1/4" strips for the binding. That way the binding doesn't take over the mini.l
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Old 03-17-2014, 07:31 AM
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All wonderful ways to finish mini's. My bindings depend on how small the quilt is and often opt for the single fold 1 1/4" binding as judy363905 describes, but I press under a quarter inch on the opposite side before I attach it to the quilt; my fold under is now in place when I hand stitch it. I do use a 1/4" seam, but may trim or grade that seam before I hand stitch the binding to the back.
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Old 03-17-2014, 07:35 AM
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Dina, I normally use 2.25" for my binding so I would go down to at least 2". I did the smallest binding on my 7" mug rug cutting the double folded binding to 1.75". YIKES, it was tight but you want your binding to be in proportion to your quilt. Good Luck as always.
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Old 03-17-2014, 07:42 AM
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Your minis are great! I'd do a 1/4" finished binding.
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Old 03-17-2014, 08:09 AM
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I cut my strips at 2 1/4, then use 1/4 inch from the edge of my quilt. I haven't done any minatures, but I did just finish a baby quilt and the binding came out just perfect using these dimensions.
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Old 03-17-2014, 08:23 AM
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I do mine like Alikat and Judy - single fold so it's not overbearing.
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Old 03-17-2014, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2 View Post
Dina, I normally use 2.25" for my binding so I would go down to at least 2". I did the smallest binding on my 7" mug rug cutting the double folded binding to 1.75". YIKES, it was tight but you want your binding to be in proportion to your quilt. Good Luck as always.

Well, that is the cutest mug rug that I have ever seen!

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Thanks again, everyone. I just sewed the binding on one and am in the process of quilting the second one. I even made a sleeve to add...and I hate putting sleeves on quilts, even a mini. But it is required for this auction.

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Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2 View Post
Dina, I normally use 2.25" for my binding so I would go down to at least 2". I did the smallest binding on my 7" mug rug cutting the double folded binding to 1.75". YIKES, it was tight but you want your binding to be in proportion to your quilt. Good Luck as always.
Those mitered corners are perfect!!!! I'm jealous!
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