Super helpful!! Thank you! I was using 2 1/2" for years and just went to 2 1/4" but it was still too much. Hmmmm.... have to experiment a bit more. I am trying to make a decent machine binding on both sides. However, for a show quilt ... Will Definitely Hand Stitch. Loved your demo's. I do think if it is a larger quilt, perhaps a bit wider binding. I can see narrow on a small quilt. Yours looks fabulous and I love the black binding too!
Hi Jenny, so pleased that was helpful. If you want to machine the binding on entirely, then you start by sewing the binding to the back of the quilt, then fold it to the front and top stitch. It's never as neat (in my humble opinion), but it is of course much quicker. 1 1/2" works for me because I want a very narrow (1/4" showing on the front) bound edge, but you can just vary that depending on your preference. Good luck with your experiments!
Super helpful!! Thank you! I was using 2 1/2" for years and just went to 2 1/4" but it was still too much. Hmmmm.... have to experiment a bit more. I am trying to make a decent machine binding on both sides. However, for a show quilt ... Will Definitely Hand Stitch. Loved your demo's. I do think if it is a larger quilt, perhaps a bit wider binding. I can see narrow on a small quilt. Yours looks fabulous and I love the black binding too!
Hi Jenny, so pleased that was helpful. If you want to machine the binding on entirely, then you start by sewing the binding to the back of the quilt, then fold it to the front and top stitch. It's never as neat (in my humble opinion), but it is of course much quicker. 1 1/2" works for me because I want a very narrow (1/4" showing on the front) bound edge, but you can just vary that depending on your preference. Good luck with your experiments!
I have done it incorrectly for years! Thank you!
Not wrong, just different!
Very helpful as corners are always problematic. Not anymore, thanks
I love the back design with the white on black stitching!!! Makes me want to make a black & white wall hanging.