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10-04-2007, 01:42 PM

sewmuch

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Anyone make binding strips the length of fabric instead of width? Nancy

10-04-2007, 01:44 PM

Carla P

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I do it that way. To me it is easier, & less bulky when flipping it to the back.

10-04-2007, 01:50 PM

lin

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I use the longest length the fabric that I'm using affords me. If I don't have to piece too many of them together, all the better. :)

10-04-2007, 01:54 PM

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I do....more often than not....its usually the length I am after also.

10-04-2007, 01:57 PM

sewmuch

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Ok, thanks for the info girls. I am short on material have never done it this way, but am now. :D

10-05-2007, 08:18 AM

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Since you are short on fabric, you could use all of the fabrics from the quilt top. Just stitch them together on an angle and it will look great. I would keep the pieces to no longer than 12-15" and then add the next one, mixing them up as you go.

Suzanne