Old Fashion Bias Binding - Never Done That
#12
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Location: Twin Cities, MN
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I agree with the others, Tartan's advice regarding Anka's Treasures is spot on! She also has great print out on how to cut bias binding on her site. I pull it out every time I need to cut on the bias.
#15
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Location: Cedar Falls, IA
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My 100plus year old quilts with curved edges (from my grandmother and aunts) like you show have hand applied double fold bias binding, just like I use on my modern quilts (except mine is put on by machine). Look at some tutorials and go for it.
#16
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The advice you've received so far is exactly what I would have said - you do need bias binding,but you can do it as French fold if you want. I have done French fold (normal double-layer quilt binding) on curves when I wanted the extra durability of a double layer, and it worked out fine.
One thing I haven't seen mentioned is that you have marked your sewing line on the quilt. It's much easier to mark where the edge of the binding should go - you won't be able to see the stitching line once you place the binding on top, so the edge line is easier to follow.
Good luck!
One thing I haven't seen mentioned is that you have marked your sewing line on the quilt. It's much easier to mark where the edge of the binding should go - you won't be able to see the stitching line once you place the binding on top, so the edge line is easier to follow.
Good luck!
#17
The advice you've received so far is exactly what I would have said - you do need bias binding,but you can do it as French fold if you want. I have done French fold (normal double-layer quilt binding) on curves when I wanted the extra durability of a double layer, and it worked out fine.
One thing I haven't seen mentioned is that you have marked your sewing line on the quilt. It's much easier to mark where the edge of the binding should go - you won't be able to see the stitching line once you place the binding on top, so the edge line is easier to follow.
Good luck!
One thing I haven't seen mentioned is that you have marked your sewing line on the quilt. It's much easier to mark where the edge of the binding should go - you won't be able to see the stitching line once you place the binding on top, so the edge line is easier to follow.
Good luck!
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