Normabeth

Do you always cut your binding strips on a 45 degree angle? Can they be cut with an AccuGo Quilt cutter?
Thanks
NormaBeth

snipforfun

i cut mine on straight of grain unless I am binding curves.

donnajean

I almost always cut binding strips WOF. Cutting 45 degrees is only needed if your binding curved edges.

Tartan

I used to cut all my binding on the bias because "they" say your supposed to so it lasts longer. I now perfer to cut it on the straight of grain because it looks better(straighter) and is MUCH easier to cut and apply. I see no reason why you couldn't cut it on your AccuGo. I do still join my pieces on the 45 for less bulk when hand sewing the edge down.

Maggiesmom

I always cut my strips on the AccuGo now that I have it.

Ripped on Scotch

I also only do the straight ones unless I'm going around curves.

nyelphaba

I cut straight of grain.

Glassquilt

I cut on the straight. It's easier and looks fine to me.
I know and understand that bias is good because if the binding wears thin the threads won't fray in the same way. If & when it wears out that much, I'll rebind.

rivka

I always cut straight; bias cutting seems like a waste of time and fabric, unless you're doing curves.

QuiltnNan

ditto, except i try to use length of fabric because it has less stretch. i tend to pull on my binding as i attach it.