Oops, I read the wrong thread then responded inappropriately. I'm so sorry for the confusion everyone. I'm still learning how to 'talk' on the Board. Is there a tutorial for that? LOL

I'd love to see a tute on your mitering method.
Can't have too many binding tutes !


That is not how I do it. I miter that corner by turning it inside out and machine stitch, cut the triangle point off, turn it out and press with the seam open and then stitch it down, no opening in the corner. If need be I will try a tutorial on it. It is really very easy, once you have tried it.

This is the way my mother taught me to do binding :) It's the only way I know lol. I hear of people hand sewing the binding and I just scratch my head as to why lol.

Your directions are a lot clearer than the ones my mother told me over the phone that first frustrating time!

You did a great job on your tutorial, I am glad I asked you, great job!

Congratulations!

When you top stitch the binding in the front I am assumint that you fold your binding in half first. Am I correct
carol

When you top stitch the binding in the front I am assumint that you fold your binding in half first. Am I correct
carol

Most of the binding we discuss is cut at x inches, then folded in half before attaching to the quilt. Binding done this way lasts/wears better and longer. <wave>

Thank you!

Omak is correct. I think I cut this 2 1/2" or 2 3/4" inches to begin with, then folded in half and pressed. Line up the raw edges of the binding with the raw edge of the quilt. Then your binding is 'double fold' and will last longer. I make double fold binding for all my quilts, even the ones I fold to the back and hand stitch. Thanks for asking. :-)

Beautifully done! Laura