Ms Grace

I do this often.
After quilting, I trim my backing to just 1" larger than the top.
Then I fold the backing until just barely touching the top, then fold again. It makes a very neat binding. ;)

Kate01

I've done that too. So much easier than sewing on a new strip.

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polly13

It used to be the only way quilters finished their quilts in our area when I first learned to quilt. It's quick and easy, but I do like the use of a complementary fabric as the binding most of the time.

Momsmurf

I use backing material as binding often. I either cut my 2.5 inch binding strips first, or after I've done the quilting and have trimmed everything in preparation for binding. I then just cut the binding strips from the backing material left over.

Sewze

This is the way I have done all my quilts. It is so easy and much faster than making binding and hand sewing that on.

madamekelly

And so is Amma! :oops:

galvestonangel

I've never done it buy after viewing both tuts I think I am going to give it a go. Apparently it is in some books. Since most of the older quilters did this I don't understand why it is frowned upon. It should be be as acceptable as the seperate binding. I have always heard it is your creation so do it the way you want to do it. Divesity makes life interesting.

jemcnutt

I always use this method for my kids quilts.

gblake

Good idea, if it looks good on the quilt...do it.

carolaug

I like this tutorial!!! Thanks!