Recently adopted two methods I learned on this board - great success!
12-11-2012, 05:22 PM
#11
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Northern Minnesota
Posts: 488
I have some of those Clover Wonder Clips (which really are wonderful!). I'll bet they would work great to hold the binding just right until the glue dries. I'm going to try glue basting as well on my next Project Linus quilt after the holidays.
As far as the no iron binding... don't think I'll bother with that. I'm really happy with how my binding turns out and I'd rather iron it and have a nice clean edge to attach to the quilt instead of having to pin it or futz around with it. I try to avoid pinning!
As far as the no iron binding... don't think I'll bother with that. I'm really happy with how my binding turns out and I'd rather iron it and have a nice clean edge to attach to the quilt instead of having to pin it or futz around with it. I try to avoid pinning!
12-12-2012, 04:53 AM
#13
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 527
For the last couple of quilts I have finished, I have tried two things I learned on this board:
1. Basting with Elmer's glue
2. Not ironing the binding
Both of these things are WONDERFUL and I will do it this way forever! Everything comes out easier and nicer and without eating up so much time.
I was skeptical on the glue at first and started adding pins, but then I made myself be patient and let it dry all the way and sure enough it ended up working like a charm.
1. Basting with Elmer's glue
2. Not ironing the binding
Both of these things are WONDERFUL and I will do it this way forever! Everything comes out easier and nicer and without eating up so much time.
I was skeptical on the glue at first and started adding pins, but then I made myself be patient and let it dry all the way and sure enough it ended up working like a charm.
12-12-2012, 04:56 AM
#15
Super Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Central Wisconsin
Posts: 4,391
There are two times you might iron your binding. After you create it you could iron it in half, wrong sides together. Some say they don't do this, but I will always do this because then you don't have to worry so much if the binding is staying together like you want it.
Another time the binding really needs ironing is if you sew it onto the front, fold to the back and stitch in the ditch from the front. That seam on the front needs to be opened very well to expose the seam to stitch into. I used to pin, pin, pin that, but now use the glue and it works like a dream. I never miss any of the binding with the stitching. After the glue is dry and you stitch from the front, washing will relax that seam and the stitching will all but disappear.
Another time the binding really needs ironing is if you sew it onto the front, fold to the back and stitch in the ditch from the front. That seam on the front needs to be opened very well to expose the seam to stitch into. I used to pin, pin, pin that, but now use the glue and it works like a dream. I never miss any of the binding with the stitching. After the glue is dry and you stitch from the front, washing will relax that seam and the stitching will all but disappear.
12-12-2012, 04:59 AM
#16
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Mooresville, NC
Posts: 511
I stopped ironing the binding in half before sewing it on; works great! However, following another tip from this board, I now iron the binding away from the quilt body before folding it over. This also is a great tip, at least for machine binding (I no longer hand sew bindings). Both tips together mean my bindings fold over the edge more easily *and* more evenly!
12-12-2012, 08:13 AM
#19
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Small town in Northeast Oregon close to Washington and Idaho
Posts: 2,795
I saw recently on this board where a person was asking about buying the metal tips for the Elmer's school glue. Well, I found these plastic ones and they work wonderful. After I use one, I rinse it and stick a pin in it and leave it there until next time I need to use it. I always take the tip off the glue and put the regular tip back on. Here is where you can buy them:http://www.sharonschamber.com/Search...s.asp?Cat=1836
12-12-2012, 09:08 AM
#20
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Quilting, crocheting, sewing and crafting in my Sewing Room...Peaceful and wonderful !!
Posts: 5,317
I agree wiht Amandasgramma: whatever works is right for you ...You have to be happy with your outcome of the piece.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jaciqltznok
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
70
09-07-2011 09:57 PM
PurpleBecca
Pictures
52
05-05-2010 12:35 PM
