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05-22-2011, 08:41 AM

lizzy

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Hope the instructions above pictures are clear. . Let me know if you have any questions.

I cut my binding strips 2 1/4 in wide. If you want a wider binding, trim your batting and backing 1/2 in instead of 1/4 in and you can use a larger binding such as 2 1/2in. Hope that helps someone.

Backing, batting, and quilt top

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Where to place ruler for cutting

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Leaving 1/4 in. of batting

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Pin binding to top of quilt. leaving batting exposed, stitch and fold over to back and stitch

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Other method, stitch binding to back of quilt fold over to the front

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Finish binding by top stitching with machine.

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05-22-2011, 09:04 AM

QuiltE

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What a tease ....... please do show us the full quilt!
I love the colours, and want to see what!! :)

05-22-2011, 09:37 AM

GAgal

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Thanks so much for your instructions. The books leave out a lot of detail. I appreciate the pics that show to cut the batting .25" beyond the border. I have read that the binding is supposed to be filled with the batting...and this is how it's done!

05-23-2011, 05:29 AM

drw1mjw2

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Your the greatest! Thanks for the lesson, I love learning!

05-23-2011, 05:42 AM

Gatormom3

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Originally Posted by QuiltE

What a tease ....... please do show us the full quilt!
I love the colours, and want to see what!! :)

I agree - would love to see your whole quilt. Your instructions were very clear - thanks for sharing.

05-23-2011, 05:54 AM

jad1044

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Thanks for the tutorial, but also would love to see the quilt - it looks fabulous!

05-23-2011, 06:13 AM

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THANKS LIZZIE - simple, short & complete!! That's what I like.

YES, YES, please show the whole quilt - love the colors I see!!! :lol:

05-23-2011, 02:05 PM

chamby

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Very interesting. I have been cutting my quilt top and batting even. I did not know that you are to leave a 1/4 in. of the batting. I will have to try this on my next quilt.