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WHY are quilt bindings cut on the BIAS

Old 03-19-2011, 05:59 AM
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I always cut a bias binding. The binding is stronger and easier to put on the quilt. I double fold 2 1/2 inch strips. I love the look of a striped binding cut on the bias. My mitered corners look much better with a bias binding.
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Old 03-19-2011, 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by gal288
I only cut on the bias when I do a scallop edge,, otherwise on straight of grain.
ME TOO!!
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Old 03-19-2011, 06:53 AM
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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.
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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Old 03-19-2011, 07:07 AM
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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.
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.
ROFL. This is what I told Dreamer2009 on the phone. I never even thought about it. Now I have some food for thought from everyone. Guess like my old saying "if it's not broke, don't fix it" and I've never had problems. (Snicker) :lol:
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Old 03-19-2011, 07:18 AM
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I agree with doing bias for curved edges, but I usually use straight grain for straight edge quilts or wall hangings. I have heard bias is stronger and for quilts with a lot of use that is important.
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Old 03-19-2011, 07:20 AM
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I always cut on the bias. I found it easier to turn on straight edge and curved edged quilts. Just a preference.
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Old 03-19-2011, 07:49 AM
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If a quilt is washed often, a bias cut binding seems to last longer. Especially on a baby quilt that is washed often.
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Old 03-19-2011, 08:06 AM
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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.
Just watched both of these tutorials and thank you so much. I never understood why you should cut your binding on the bias. She makes perfect sense. This was great; thanks again.
Diane in Garnet Valley, PA
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Old 03-19-2011, 08:28 AM
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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.
The "theory" is that if you cut your binding cross grain, then you would have a single thread on the edge, for the entire length that you cut. However, I doubt that my binding is cut so cleanly cross grain across the entire width of fabric for that to be true. So, my cross cut binding may be a "little" weaker than bias cut binding, but not enough to make a big difference for my quilts, which are not heirlooms.
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Old 03-19-2011, 09:53 AM
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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

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.
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