well, newnana, i can't tell anybody else how to put on a binding. I'm thinking that ppl went to bed, but when they see your post tomorrow you'll be back in business.
I can understand why the lady at the fabric shop was impressed. I would have been scared to death to wing it with reading 'puter, for something that means as much to you as this does. you are a brave soul, but you have done great. I'm impressed too. :D