WHY are quilt bindings cut on the BIAS
#33
Originally Posted by maryb119
The only time I cut my binding on the bias is when I am binding a curve or if i want to use a stripe or plaid and have the bias look. I use a straight width of fabric cut for straight edges.
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Originally Posted by Butterflyblue
Originally Posted by maryb119
The only time I cut my binding on the bias is when I am binding a curve or if i want to use a stripe or plaid and have the bias look. I use a straight width of fabric cut for straight edges.
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Originally Posted by gale
Here's a blog post that explains the differences between bias and straight of grain binding:
http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/2011/01...cs-part-1.html
and here's part 2 where she shows how to make bias binding:
http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/2011/02...rt-2-bias.html
I am going to try making my next quilt with rounded corners and use bias binding. I don't really like mitering corners.
http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/2011/01...cs-part-1.html
and here's part 2 where she shows how to make bias binding:
http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/2011/02...rt-2-bias.html
I am going to try making my next quilt with rounded corners and use bias binding. I don't really like mitering corners.
Diane in Garnet Valley, PA
#39
Originally Posted by Butterflyblue
Ditto! It's much easier and takes less time to cut bindings cross grain, and while I think it sounds theoretically probable that bias bindings are stronger, I haven't seen sufficient proof of it to make me take the extra fabric/trouble to make my bindings on the bias.
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Thanks for linking to my tutorials! As I've said on my blog many times, my goal is to provide as much information as possible so everyone can make the decision that works best for them.
-Julie
-Julie
Originally Posted by gale
Here's a blog post that explains the differences between bias and straight of grain binding:
http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/2011/01...cs-part-1.html
and here's part 2 where she shows how to make bias binding:
http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/2011/02...rt-2-bias.html
I am going to try making my next quilt with rounded corners and use bias binding. I don't really like mitering corners.
http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/2011/01...cs-part-1.html
and here's part 2 where she shows how to make bias binding:
http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/2011/02...rt-2-bias.html
I am going to try making my next quilt with rounded corners and use bias binding. I don't really like mitering corners.
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