SillySusan

I always use straight binding. No bias. Double fold. Machine sewing on front and hand stitched on back.

quiltingshorttimer

I think molar method is when you use a square of fabric, and sew two opposite edges together offset by the width of the binding--we always call it continuous bias binding,but the piece before cutting does look like a molar.

I always use straight of grain--either WOF or length-wise unless there are curves.

Donna Mae

I've learned the flange binding method. It's what I do now. Straight of grain, diagonal seams. All is sewn by machine.

WMUTeach

Always use bias binding. Wears better, is forgiving if you need to correct minor errors or to make adjustments, but most of all....tradition. Bias is what I learned first .

citruscountyquilter

Straight of grain binding unless I have a curved border then I use bias binding. In both cases I join my strips with a bias seam to reduce bulk

quilterpurpledog

I almost always use bias binding that I cut 2.25 inches wide. It wears better. I always join seams on the bias as well. I have used it when making flanged binding as well. I have also made binding with the "Susie's Magic Binding" method. It was quick but I prefer the traditional method.

ckcowl

I use bias binding if I have curves to go around, scallops, round corners. If my quilt is straight, square cornered I use straight cut binding. You only (Need) bias if you have curves to deal with

LaurMac

I make bias binding starting with a square - 2 1/4" and keep a chart for how many inches the square makes for future reference

maryb119

I don't use bias binding unless I am going around a curve or I am using plaid or stripe fabric for the binding and I want the look of the bias plaid or stripe diagonal on the edge.

betthequilter

Ditto, WMUTeach. I have used binding on the straight grain only when I didn't have enough fabric to cut on the bias. I think bias binding is easier to sew on. My quilting teacher always said that bias binding "wore better" than binding on the straight grain. I never asked her why but there are explanations above.