Front Porch Quilting Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Okay so I am having a senior moment, when putting on binding, when you go to join it is this seam on a diagnol also? I have been doing them straight and I don't think that may be right. How do you get them in possition to sew them? help!!!!:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeAnn Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Yes, you sew them on the diagonal. I overlap the 2 ends as much as they are wide and cut them to that length. That is if I have my binding cut to 2 1/2 inches then I overlap the binding ends 2 1/2 inches and cut them. Then I line them up perpendicular, like you sew the binding pieces together, and sew on the diagonal. Clear as mud? I'll see if I can find someplace that shows how this is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Are you talking about creating your length of binding or actually attaching it to the quilt. When I do binding I create enough to go all around the quilt, plus about 12 or 14 inches. To create the binding I do sew the pieces together on the diagonal (by placing them at right angles to one another and stitching on the diagonal. To attach to the quilt I just start about halfway down one side and stitch it on. When I get to the corner I flip up the binding to a 45 degree angle, take a stitch, leave the needle down and make the turn. Then I continue on. Not sure if this is what you needed or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Porch Quilting Posted June 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Thanks LeeAnn I am off to try it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeAnn Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Here is a link to Bonnie Hunter's site that shows it in pics: http://quiltville.com/binding.shtml I am a visual person and do better if I can see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Porch Quilting Posted June 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Okay got it, I just couldn't remember how to join the last section. Working on a quilt that was going to be a donation quilt, but...my Grandaughter came over and sewed on it (First time sewing on machine) the other day with me and I think I have decided it will go away for awhile and will come out when she has her first baby. See if she remembers it. So now back to more squares for the donation quilt;) Thanks for the quick responses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 It looks like you got your answers. I always do them on the diagonal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 I used to really struggle to join the two ends on the diagonal to finish the last stretch of binding until I broke down and bought Fons and Porters binding tool. Now when I get to the end of sewing on the binding I just whip out that little gem and follow the directions on it. My binding turns out everytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 You know Julie, i've often thought of getting that little gadget. Now, that you say it's perfect every time, i'm picking that little bugger up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Porch Quilting Posted June 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Wow Julie I think I have one of those tucked away somewhere. Bought it and have never used it. Wonder where it is? hmmmm I'll be back I have a tool to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Originally posted by jmcclannan I used to really struggle to join the two ends on the diagonal to finish the last stretch of binding until I broke down and bought Fons and Porters binding tool. Now when I get to the end of sewing on the binding I just whip out that little gem and follow the directions on it. My binding turns out everytime. I must get this tool. I must get this. I must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IQ'd Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 I use this tool also-it makes it so easy unless you have a senior moment and turn the ends wrong and it's twisted after you sew it!!! It is the right length but twisted. I am glad I never cut the excess until I make sure I did it right:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillFrazior Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Julie....been there done that!!! ARGH!!! Great advice to make sure binding is not twisted before trimming the seam allowance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nora123 Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 if you go to allpeoplequilt.com on the right side are some free videos and scroll down to watch Heidi (ours I think!!!) demonstrate it. It really clicked for me. Nora Millennium Washougal WA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkayr Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Nora, help with that video. I didn't see it! Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Linda, I found it and watched Heidi. Click on this link and scroll down toward the bottom, look to the right and scroll to the end of the video list to find it. http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 I avoid the join by putting binding on in four sections and stitching the corner miters. It's more reliable for me and takes about the same time. Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 I also love the Fons and Porter binding tool, though like Julia, have had a couple of senior moments with getting the binding twisted:D I have added a link for the Binding tool, plus a link for a PDF file from Sharon Schamber and video on Binding which I found very interesting. http://www.shopfonsandporter.com/productdetail/FPR7892.htm http://sharonschambernetwork.com/free_area/videos/binding_angel/index.html http://www.sharonschamber.com/free%20stuff/images/Binding%20Class.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WendyJ Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Thank you Shana for another website in my favorites. Ferret, I definitely going to try your method to get perfectly stitched mitered corners. Have a nice day, you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziesgirl Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 I do my corners the same as you do Ferret. Never fails. I have a quilt shop and I have customers that still insist on doing the miters the old fashioned way and this tool would really help them. Some will just tuck the tails and have this lump on the edge. I keep trying to teach them the proper ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Originally posted by Ferret I avoid the join by putting binding on in four sections and stitching the corner miters. It's more reliable for me and takes about the same time. Ferret Originally posted by lizziesgirl I do my corners the same as you do Ferret. Never fails. I have a quilt shop and I have customers that still insist on doing the miters the old fashioned way and this tool would really help them. Some will just tuck the tails and have this lump on the edge. I keep trying to teach them the proper ways. Ferret and Sheryl, would you share how you stitch all four sides separately and then join your miter corners together? I am curious to learn this method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anita Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 I second Shana's request. I'm always game for a new technique. Anita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeAnn Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 I just watched Heidi K's video on allpeoplequilt and that is exactly how I do it. So easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziesgirl Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Shana I looked on You Tube thinking they have got to have something on there the way I make mine, but NO. So what I will do is take step by step pictures when I do a binding, which I have one I will be putting on tomorrow. There is a tool out by Animas Quilts that shows you the directions but unless you see it, it really doesn't make sense, at least for me it didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 I learned it from Ricky Tims Grand Finale DVD. I am amazed there isn't anything on you tube, but I can't find anything. It sounds like Sheryl is going to get there first but if not I will post the next one I do. It's a shame I was teaching it yesterday and could have photographed it. Oh well. Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.