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10-22-2011, 04:04 PM

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ube quilting

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Originally Posted by Deborahlees

Almost always cut straight on grain (across)...only time I do bias is if binding is going on a curve. I use the binding tips on my ironing board, much more cost effective....however next binding I am not even use them but fold in half and then fold in half. Theory is, where the wear is, on the edge will be double fold, as compared to single layer only if rare edges are folded to center and then folded again.....Took some thinging to kinda work it thru in your head....but does work....am also going to get a pair of thermal thimbles to protect my fingers.....

This is called french binding when doubled. If a quilt is going to be used it really helps with wear. Wall hangings can stand the single fold and keeps them lighter in weight
so there is less draging it down.

There was an earlier tip on the QB about not ironing the fabric in half before sewing it on the quilt. Just fold the binding as you sew it onto the quilt. And then as you bring the binding to the back to stitch it down there is a nice curve around the edge of the quilt and you don't have to fight with the ironed pleat going crooked on you as you sew it to the back. I tried this and really liked it. I will hunt for the post and reference for it everyone.

EDIT: I tried searching for it and found lots of people who don't iron their binding. Do a search on binding and you will get lots of great stuff! I think simple is best!
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10-22-2011, 04:43 PM

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cny_sewer39

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My husband bought me one for Christmas last year. I used it to make the binding for a "Wallet Purse" pattern. It saved me soooo much time. I LOVE IT!!! I would recommend it to every1 & any1. I really would LOVE the deluxe model, but no funds to buy it. ;-( ;-( I have been a really good girl, maybe Santa will bring me one??? :lol: :lol:

debra

10-22-2011, 05:00 PM

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Camping Angel

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Originally Posted by Deborahlees

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Originally Posted by LyndaOH

I have it and love it! I almost never cut on the bias and it has no problem with straight of grain. It's a real time saver.

will it just fold in half and iron, rather than fold to middle....do you have to pre-iron your seams flat before running thru....

I believe that is what the quilt binding tips will do. I have the machine with the regular tips, but I don't have a quilt binding tip, so I can't say for positive.

10-22-2011, 05:10 PM

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Camping Angel

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Originally Posted by susanlh

Does anyone use the simplicity bias maker and do you like it? I am considering getting one and would like opinions. Do you always have to cut your strips on the bias or will it work for straight of grain? I think cutting on bias wastes fabric unless you are binding curves. Please let me know what you think. Thanks in advance.

As far as wasting fabric, if you start with a square piece of fabric you will not waste any fabric. (Except for maybe a small strip on the end.) Here is a tutorial that has helped me a lot:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeTt9...eature=related

Indygo Junction also has the written instructions for this method.

10-22-2011, 05:11 PM

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BellaBoo

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That's the cost of it at Walmart before the coupons! Buy it at Walmart and save the coupons for something else.

10-22-2011, 05:13 PM

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leatheflea

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I use mine, it was a gift, Love it. But I have to admit. Unless I'm doing a curved edge I prefer just to fold my binding in half.

10-22-2011, 05:56 PM

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pokeyscorner

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I'm so scared of doing binding that I always have my LA person do it for me!!!

10-22-2011, 07:02 PM

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DonnaC

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I definitely love and use my bias maker. It's a real time-saver! And it gets really hot and presses the binding properly, which is nice.

10-22-2011, 07:51 PM

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susanlh

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Does it only make single fold binding? I always use double.

10-22-2011, 07:55 PM

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nursie76

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Just make sure that you can use the coupon on that item. I tried to buy a case to hold spools that go with one of the Simplicity items and was told that the coupons could not be used for that as it was considered sewing machine department merchandise. Hopefully, the coupon will work for you.