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    Default Ending binding on quilt

    I don't have a binding tool. I had not ever heard of one until I watched Jenny's new tutorial on Binding a Quilt.
    My problem how do I put the ends together without the binding tool?

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    Default Re: Ending binding on quilt

    Try this tutorial by Alicia's Attic. I found it for myself, but have to admit I haven't done it this way as yet. Then again, I've only bound two quilted items in my life.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ot7Trk6J2Vw

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    Default Re: Ending binding on quilt

    I join my binding without using a tool, but it is the same procedure. The trick is to overlap the one end with the other by the width of your binding. i know this is not a good explaination . Ex. your binding is 2 1/2 inches wide. leave both ends loose about 6-8 inches. Lay one flat against the quilt, take the other end and lay it down over the first piece. measure 2 1/2 inches from the end of the first piece and mark. trim off excess. pin ends right side together at right angles. Sew diagonally across binding. The binding should fit perfect when you lay it back down.
    Now i say that, and most of the time it will for me, but I get in a hurry and twist the binding the wrong way and have to re-do it. If you're unsure, pin or baste it first, before you cut anything.

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    There's a good binding tutorial on Jaybird Quilts. She has other tutorials that show how to cut continuous binding and bind curves too.

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    Default Re: Ending binding on quilt

    Thank you so much for the advice. With this information, I should be able to complete my quilt.

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    I love the connecting threads video showing how to do binding. Helped me so much!
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    Default Re: Ending binding on quilt

    Katie, that tut is awesome. Makes is so simple and makes me wonder why I needed to buy the binding tool.....oh yeah, for the friendship braid quilt I'm making now...hehehe!
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    Default Re: Ending binding on quilt

    I use the Connecting Threads technique each time I bind a quilt. Works perfect everytime. I also have used the binding tool but haven't had as good of results.

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    LOL nancy, that's why i bought the tool too! Never used it on a binding.

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    Default Re: Ending binding on quilt

    That connectiing threads tutorial is awesome. I too, still struggle with the binding tool. Not sure why I can't make it work.... but this sure sounds easy. Thanks for sharing
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