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    Old 03-19-2011, 10:02 AM
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    I remember reading that bias bindings last longer because there are many threads taking wear instead of just one. However, on straight quilts, I always do straight, double-fold, hand sewn bindings with mitered corners.
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    Old 03-19-2011, 10:13 AM
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    Whichever you want is find. I personally feel that bias binding is stronger, will last longer. I prefer bias on all my quilts, just because I can stitch it on with no puckers.
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    Old 03-19-2011, 10:47 AM
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    wow everyone has been so helpful :)
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    Old 03-19-2011, 11:05 AM
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    I read somewhere that the availability of commercially made bias tape in the 1930s led to the popularity of scalloped-edge quilts. Then, when quilting "died out, almost!" everyone in the 19702 just though binding had to be bias. Harriet Hargraves put me straight--not to be punny!
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    Old 03-19-2011, 12:31 PM
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    The cross grain of fabric has more give than the straight grain so bias binding is easier to apply on the cross grain side. For me that equals less hassel trying to get it on with no puckers or pleats.
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    Old 03-19-2011, 12:35 PM
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    Me too. It does wear better on much used/washed quilts.
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    Old 03-19-2011, 01:28 PM
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    I use straight-grain French fold binding routinely unless I'm doing a curve somewhere on the binding. You need the give of bias if you are manipulating the fabric around a curve, otherwise, it's really easier and more economical to just cut the binding on the straight grain.
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    Old 03-19-2011, 03:24 PM
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    yes, that is what I heard also.
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    Old 03-19-2011, 04:28 PM
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    I use straight binding on straight edges of quilts, and bias when my border has curves. I cut strips 2 1/4" press in half lengthwise. Put raw edges to raw edge of quilt and stitch to the right side of the quilt, then hand finish on the back.
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    Old 03-19-2011, 04:59 PM
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    Originally Posted by gaigai
    Originally Posted by dreamer2009
    Can someone explain this to me please...
    They are only cut on the bias if you have curves or a scalloped border. Otherwise they can be cut on the straight of the grain. I've NEVER cut bias strips. As a matter of fact, the one time I did a scallopped border, I went out and bought pre-made bias strips and used those.
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