So there!
#22
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: North Andover, MA
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I too had some really trying times in attaching the end binding. Then I found the binding tool which has printed instructions right on the tool. I purchased it at a quilt show after seeing a demonstration and still could not make it work... At the next show I returned to the vendor for a repeat demo and still could not manage "the foolish thing" so thankful for my sister who told me to refer to a video on YouTube which demo'd the tool. The first couple of times I had to have my laptop right there on my cutting table, but it was worth it. This tool is so helpful once you know how to use it!!
#23
I also had a hard time in getting the binding done right the first time, until I purchased the binding ruler from Missouri Star Quilt Company, follow their directions and now my bindings come out perfect the first time. The ruler goes on sale a lot, just purchased a backup for under $4.00
NormaBeth
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#24
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Central,CALIF.
Posts: 285
I almost always wrestle with getting the ends of continuous binding joined. Don't leave enough slack, have to struggle to get it on the machine, sew the wrong angle, etc.
Had to take it apart twice last night. Only took me about three minutes to do it (correctly) by hand this afternoon. Why didn't I think of that before?
Had to take it apart twice last night. Only took me about three minutes to do it (correctly) by hand this afternoon. Why didn't I think of that before?
This method saved my hide. Then, I read, on the mitered corners, stop at your 1/4" and sew to the corner before removing from machine and turning.. My binding is perfect, if I do say so...At least when I hand stitch to back..
#25
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Central Ia
Posts: 1,120
How ironic i have been absolutely struggling with this connect the ends business, it is the one thing I so dread with quilting...
Thank you for posting the McCall’s link! I got ‘er done! Still struggled a little, I was making the wrong corner the upper left corner. Anyway I think I’ve got it... really got it
Now that it’s going to be in the upper 90's, who wants to have a quilt on their lap to hand sew...
Thank you everybody!! Timing was perfect--could not have been better! JB
Thank you for posting the McCall’s link! I got ‘er done! Still struggled a little, I was making the wrong corner the upper left corner. Anyway I think I’ve got it... really got it
Now that it’s going to be in the upper 90's, who wants to have a quilt on their lap to hand sew...
Thank you everybody!! Timing was perfect--could not have been better! JB
#27
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: pa usa
Posts: 119
I watched the tute on here but today I saw an easier one with Jenny on Missouri Star Quilt Store that is so much easier and clearer. I hope you check it out. I think you will like it. She is so clear in her videos. Love darlene
#28
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Littlefield, TX, USA
Posts: 1,077
Missouri Star Quilt Company has a video on binding. The rule of thumb for matching the ends...if your binding strip is 2-1/2" wide, leave 2-1/2" overlap on each end. place the ends like you would to join strips on a bias...and sew them together. Have the ends of the pieces almost flush. Don't trim yet...test to make sure the binding will lie flat...then trim.
I tried it today & it works every time! One of those, "now why didn't I think of that." things. LOL.
I tried it today & it works every time! One of those, "now why didn't I think of that." things. LOL.
I almost always wrestle with getting the ends of continuous binding joined. Don't leave enough slack, have to struggle to get it on the machine, sew the wrong angle, etc.
Had to take it apart twice last night. Only took me about three minutes to do it (correctly) by hand this afternoon. Why didn't I think of that before?
Had to take it apart twice last night. Only took me about three minutes to do it (correctly) by hand this afternoon. Why didn't I think of that before?
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