Does binding have to be on the bias?

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09-08-2013, 03:18 AM

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eparys

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Originally Posted by BETTY62

I was told the only time I really need to worry about cutting binding on the bias is if it is going to placed on a quilt with rounded edges.

I agree - I always cut my binding WOF unless I have rounded edges, scallops or striped fabric.

I love striped fabric on the bias for binding - because I would spend too much time trying to make the stripes "straight" on the edges (OK so I am a bit OCD on this). When I do a striped bias binding, I generally use the tube method.

09-08-2013, 06:11 AM

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lfletcher

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I only do bias binding if I have curves. Otherwise, I prefer straight of grain.

09-08-2013, 06:15 AM

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GammaLou

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BETTY62

I was told the only time I really need to worry about cutting binding on the bias is if it is going to placed on a quilt with rounded edges.

Same here....I've used lots of straight grain on straight sides. Works just fine!

09-08-2013, 06:31 AM

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Sneed

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Only time I cut on the bias for binding is when I'm making a scalloped edge.

09-08-2013, 06:44 AM

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mighty

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I only use bias for curves, ect. everthing else gets straight grain.

09-08-2013, 11:05 AM

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gale

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Y'all are missing out! lol. Even if I'm not doing curves bias binding is so much easier when mitering corners. I couldn't believe the difference.

09-08-2013, 11:09 AM

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nativetexan

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does your quilt have straight edges? If so, your binding will be fine. you only need bias when you must go around curves. as in scalloped or angled points as in table runners and such.