Should I buy a binding ruler?
#31
Be advised that a binding is twice as strong as the 'folding the back over to the front, because it is doubled. The edges of the quilt gets lots of wear.
If you are folding the backing over, try folding it under and then wrapping it, so you have the same double thickness as a quilt binding.
If you are folding the backing over, try folding it under and then wrapping it, so you have the same double thickness as a quilt binding.
#32
I'm a novice quilter but have been at it for quite awhile. I keep it simple though. I saw a NZ video on binding and I was sold on her method. The challenge for me is connecting the ends-I do ok until then cutting strips. She makes a little pocket at one end and shoves the other end in. Cutting on an angle reduces bulk. No muss no fuss no crazy estimating fabric intersections.
Go down the page for the "tucked" version. Gives you an idea. http://www.connectingthreads.com/tut...ine__D101.html
Another tutorial. http://mollyflanders.blogspot.com/20...ngoohlala.html
And another, with so many visuals, hopefully this will help! Page 4, http://theartquiltassociation.com/ho...ng-Methods.pdf
#34
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By binding ruler, do you mean to cut the binding itself or to join the binding when you're putting it on the quilt? I don't have a ruler for either one. For joining, I just trim the overlap to the width of the binding minus 1/8" (before I did that it would be a bit loose, but I use bias binding so it may vary with WOF binding) and sew it on the diagonal. Like this: https://completelyblocked.wordpress....-binding-ends/
#35
Ok so I have been debating for a while know whether or not to buy a binding ruler and bias tape maker? The reason for this is because I hate to bind my quilts and would pay for one of you to bind it if you lived close enough. I just don't know which one to buy or were to start with this?
'The Binding Tool' is not a total loss as I've used it several times for the MSQ Friendship braid when I'm down to the wire to make a quick quilt. Here's wonderful Jenny's tutorial on this... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpHAp_pyVXQ
This is the YouTube video that I have used for a couple of years now and I no longer have issues with binding a quilt of any size. I'm sure someone here directed me to this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWh90tXr7g4 Heirloom Quilts also has so many videos on rulers its a great resourceful site. I'm not affiliated with the shop just grateful for all their tutorials.
#36
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I always had problems with getting the binding to 'match' at the end. I bought the Binding Tool that Jenny Doan at MSQ demonstrates and have NEVER been able to understand how it works even though I've watched the video multiple times. I know that there are several threads on Google with other people having issues with the binding tool, so that gives me some people in the same boat I find myself in. :0)
'The Binding Tool' is not a total loss as I've used it several times for the MSQ Friendship braid when I'm down to the wire to make a quick quilt. Here's wonderful Jenny's tutorial on this... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpHAp_pyVXQ
This is the YouTube video that I have used for a couple of years now and I no longer have issues with binding a quilt of any size. I'm sure someone here directed me to this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWh90tXr7g4 Heirloom Quilts also has so many videos on rulers its a great resourceful site. I'm not affiliated with the shop just grateful for all their tutorials.
'The Binding Tool' is not a total loss as I've used it several times for the MSQ Friendship braid when I'm down to the wire to make a quick quilt. Here's wonderful Jenny's tutorial on this... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpHAp_pyVXQ
This is the YouTube video that I have used for a couple of years now and I no longer have issues with binding a quilt of any size. I'm sure someone here directed me to this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWh90tXr7g4 Heirloom Quilts also has so many videos on rulers its a great resourceful site. I'm not affiliated with the shop just grateful for all their tutorials.
I just oust found the video where MSQC actually demonstrates exactly how to use the binding tool. It is clear enough of a demonstration that I now want one! http://youtu.be/ex2PajesRvU Good luck, and I hope this is helpful. Nothing is as frustrating as having a tool you can't figure out.
#37
Hmmm I have one that I bought several years ago. I have never used it and have no idea on how to use it. In the mean time I have made hundreds of quilts. so I'd say keep your money and use it to buy more fabric.
#38
I just oust found the video where MSQC actually demonstrates exactly how to use the binding tool. It is clear enough of a demonstration that I now want one! http://youtu.be/ex2PajesRvU Good luck, and I hope this is helpful. Nothing is as frustrating as having a tool you can't figure out.
#39
I just oust found the video where MSQC actually demonstrates exactly how to use the binding tool. It is clear enough of a demonstration that I now want one! http://youtu.be/ex2PajesRvU Good luck, and I hope this is helpful. Nothing is as frustrating as having a tool you can't figure out.
Yes, that's the video which clearly demonstrates how to use 'The Binding Tool' but like others on multiple threads here on this board and different threads via Google say, that the online demonstration just doesn't translate to actually being successful in using it for me. I just cannot get the ends to meet. In fact there are multiple threads or once was on the MSQ forum with quilters having difficulties with the tool.
I fortunately had enough fabric when I got to the point of joining the ends, and wasn't too short at the end that I was able to 'wing' it into place but nothing like Jenny demonstrates. It's not an expensive tool so if it doesn't work for you then you can always make the friendship braid and isn't that great when you can use a tool for multiple quilts?
Again, my favorite and only way I apply binding is via the Heirloom Creations demonstration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWh90tXr7g4which no special tool is needed.
Last edited by onaemtnest; 02-15-2015 at 11:55 AM.
#40
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I did buy a binding ruler from Missouri Star Quilt Co. It was not expensive and I do use it each time because I can never remember how to finish off the binding. The directions are printed on the ruler itself and it does help me figure it out. I also watch Jenny Doan's tutorial on binding each time that I bind off a quilt. Since I am a hand quilter, there is always a time lapse between bindings.
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