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07-05-2010, 04:42 PM

#11

Maride

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If I cut my binding on the bias, I attach them in a angle. I only do this if there are curves around the edges. It makes it easier to ago around the curves. If the sides are straight lines I cut my binding straight and sew the bindings on straight lines.

07-05-2010, 04:44 PM

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franie

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What little you save is not worth it. See above for reasons.

07-05-2010, 04:54 PM

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Honchey

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there's a difference of about 1 1/2 inches.

07-05-2010, 05:56 PM

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dakotamaid

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Quote:

Originally Posted by King's Daughter

Also, as it was explained in a class I took, sewing at an angle on both binding and when having to piece borders is preferable because the eye is more drawn to the straight seam lines, whereas the angled ones are less noticeable.

agree! :-D

07-05-2010, 06:07 PM

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annette1952

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I prefer on the angle for the obvious reasons above but I also like the looks of it. Just me.

07-05-2010, 06:11 PM

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pollyjvan9

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I think the angle seam disappears and it does reduce the bulk. If I a working with a straight stripe however I use a straight seam because I can't get the stripes to match up.

07-05-2010, 06:14 PM

#17

barnbum

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Quote:

Originally Posted by IrishNY

Guess I'm a beginner who has been quilting for 20 years then, cause I always cut it straight. Just my preference. :?

Ha-ha--me too!! Maybe it's a NY thing? I never saw the benefits of the angle cut. And I notice them a lot more when I see quilts with them--to me--my opinion only--the straight seam is way less noticeable.

07-05-2010, 06:23 PM

#18

Theresa

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Most of the time I'll cut the angle, but if I'm sewing a stripe I'll sew a straight seam and press it open. My stripes look way off kilter if I do the angle. There is that famous saying of no quilting police!