lynnegreen

I use 2 1/2" and sew to front and hand sew to back, unless I am making something small like a mug rug then I cut it down to 1 1/2- 2", auditioning a small piece of each first to see what I think looks best

Shelbie

I cut my bindings 2 1/2" for a cotton quilt and 3" for a flannel as they are a little thicker and need the extra width. I sew my bindings on the back, bring to the front and top stitch (sometimes I use a fancy sttich). This has worked well for me.

AliKat

2 1/4" if hand sewing the back ... 2 1/4- 2 1/2" if doing it all by machine. This is double fold binding for a quilt. For a small project it would be single fold and smaller.

ali

RV Quilter

I use 2 1/2 inch cut for binding. Sew to front and fold to back for hand sewing OR sew to back and fold to front to do a decorative stitch.

Val in IN

I use 2 1/2", folded in half, machine sewn on the front with 1/4" seam, and hand stitched (I use the ladder stitch) to the back. Never had a problem covering the stitch line. I use the ladder stitch because it's easy, fast, and nearly invisible.

GemState

I cut mine 2 1/4"

jcrow

I found a new way of machine sewing your binding. You use two different fabrics. Usually one matches the back or the outer border and the other is a different color altogether. You cut the same fabric as the back or border, 1 1/2" wide and sew it end to end to be long enough for the quilt and then you cut the different color (usually something bright or fancy) 2" wide and sew it also end to end. Then you sew them together, RST. Then you fold them WST and iron. You make sure the 1 1/2" is laying against the back when you sew it on. The colorful one is facing you when you sew it to the back. Then when you turn it to the front, you have the back (or border) fabric facing you with the colorful fabric sticking out 1/4". Then you sew between the two fabrics, on the sew line. It looks wonderful.

Buckeye Rose

I start with a 2-1/2" strip, then fold in half, sew to the back and fold to the front, then machine sew down using decorative stitches (machine stitching is much stronger for a quilt that will be used)

Prettiptibbs

I use 2 1/4

cad_queen_2000

yikes! i always use 1 1/2" and sew 1/4' seam in front, then pull it to the back and hand-stitch it down. (i usually sew it on the front all the way around the quilt, then use my ruler and rotary cutter to cut all excess batting and backing off, then pull it to the back, fold it down, baste it all the way around the quilt, then handstitch it, and remove the basting stitches once i finish sewing it down.)