tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24653933.post115737786342842240..comments2023-06-28T14:05:28.664+02:00Comments on Dordogne Quilter: A Few QuestionsClarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09344963200919601488noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24653933.post-1157400733061299202006-09-04T22:12:00.000+02:002006-09-04T22:12:00.000+02:00I usually use 2-2.25 inch strips to make my bindin...I usually use 2-2.25 inch strips to make my binding. If I have plenty of fabric, I may cut bias strips, but usually crossgrain or lengthwise grain strips.<BR/>Stitch the strips together, fold and and press in half and stitch to the quilt in a quarter inch seam.<BR/>I stitch the binding to the front of the quilt, mitering each corner as I get to it and then tack the folded binding edge to the back of the quilt.<BR/><BR/>Here is a detailed description of how I create and stitch on my binding:<BR/>http://www.embtreasures.com/articles/quiltbinding.htm<BR/><BR/>I agree...like Pam said above, it really creates a nice finish and the double layers hold well after reapeated wear and washings!<BR/><BR/>Hope this is helpful to you!<BR/>SerenaSerena Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10992006554970899543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24653933.post-1157395800423428262006-09-04T20:50:00.000+02:002006-09-04T20:50:00.000+02:00I do it the way Pam and Hedgedog do the strip (dop...I do it the way Pam and Hedgedog do the strip (dopple folded) and use 6,7 cm strips. I also was interested in Tonya's quilt, but I don't have time for this project at the moment. Thanks for having my blog in your link list - I was very happy when I read it.<BR/>Greetings from Germany where summer returns.Katjaquilthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16192766973821818429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24653933.post-1157381349935660202006-09-04T16:49:00.000+02:002006-09-04T16:49:00.000+02:00http://leahsgarden.blogspot.com/2006/08/how-leah-b...http://leahsgarden.blogspot.com/2006/08/how-leah-binds-part-1.html (Part one of four.)Hedgehoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03457631974666183374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24653933.post-1157380585737027272006-09-04T16:36:00.000+02:002006-09-04T16:36:00.000+02:00Experts? Who are they?! Binding is really one of...Experts? Who are they?! Binding is really one of my favorite parts of quilt-making. I'm weird, I know. Someone just put up a binding tutorial. I'll find the link and come back. I always cut my binding on the bias (you don't have to for straight edges), because I almost always bind with striped fabrics and I like them to be on the slant. I cut my binding 2.5 inches (I just did 2.25 on the latest wall-hanging and that was ok, too), iron it folded in the middle, and sew it on the front and hand-stitch it to the back. (Just like Pam's comment above.) It's the only hand sewing I really enjoy. There are lots of ways, though! Good luck! Can't wait to see the finished XOs!Hedgehoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03457631974666183374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24653933.post-1157379697185120282006-09-04T16:21:00.000+02:002006-09-04T16:21:00.000+02:00I cut my binding at 2.25", fold in half and press,...I cut my binding at 2.25", fold in half and press, then when sewing it down I miter my corners and hand stitch it to the back. I really like how the 2 layers hold up to grandkids and many washings. Charity quilts need to be made to withstand just about anything we can imagine and then some.<BR/><BR/>http://www.heirloomquilts.com.au/tut/tutorial6.php<BR/><BR/>this link will show you how I do it (mitered corners), once you get the knack of it, it is really easy and gives such a nice finish to your quilt. They suggest a 2½" strip, but I like how the 2.25" strips make it a tight fit.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11243644854761363185noreply@blogger.com