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What is the cut width of your binding strips?

Old 04-13-2013, 07:41 PM
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If the quilt is < 6 sq ft I use 2 1/4". Larger 2 1/2"
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Old 04-13-2013, 07:42 PM
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I always use 2 1/2. It works for me.
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Old 04-13-2013, 11:45 PM
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thanks everyone. i hated that puckery or wavy look even when I thought I had the binding snugged up good. i found the 1 7/8" did not do that. I will do it a few more times and decide if I want to stick with that or go back to 2"
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Old 04-14-2013, 03:57 AM
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I cut 2 1/2. I have had good luck with the width and because of that reason I don't think I will change. I like the finished look I can give a quilt with my binding.
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I use 2 1/4 unless I have a very thick batting then I use 2 1/2.
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Old 04-14-2013, 04:14 AM
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I do 2 1/2" to 3" because I tend to do slight larger that 1/4" seam allowance. Is it best to sew to front or back and turn?? Sometimes I decide depending on the backing.
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Old 04-14-2013, 04:17 AM
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DUH...I am always fighting to get my binding lined up front and back. Why didn't I think to cut it 2" instead of the 2 1/2" I've been using. Haha, I guess it's alright to laugh at yourself.
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Old 04-14-2013, 04:28 AM
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Originally Posted by franc36 View Post
Same here. I always use 2 1/2".
2 1/2" When I first started quilting, I cut a few at 2 1/4" and had trouble so I've stuck with the 2 1/2" since then.
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Old 04-14-2013, 04:40 AM
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I always have had success with binding strips which I cut at 3 1/2 cm. (centimeters). I use the machine to attach
the binding fabrics, then after ironing, I hand stich the binding on to the backside. This give a very neat binding
to complete your quilt. It also serves as a good guide to placing a sleeve for a wall-quilt.
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Old 04-14-2013, 04:59 AM
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2 1/2" for me.
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