Newbie Question

[RockyMountainHorseMama]

Okay, so what is bias or bias binding or binding biased, or is it biased. and why/what are you biased about when you quilt?! Your fabric colours or something?! *snort* Anyways, if this is something I'm supposed to be doing when I quilt, well then ... OOPS!

[jrchapman]

Re: Newbie Question

Anything called bias means that it's cut at an angle rather than straight acorss the width or straight down the fabric. It's usually when you cut fabric so the grain goes at 45 degrees (have you seen the new tutorial on your tube - that's probably the best way to understand it).

When you cut fabric at an angle it is stretchier and moves differently so drapy clothes are generally cut on the bias.

You can get different effects - your stripes become diagonals - which can make really cute bindings.

[hillbilly]

Re: Newbie Question

Alot of quilters insist that if you don't cut your binding on the bias, then your quilt won't hold up. I for one have never cut binding on the bias. (Oh, do you hear the sirens???)

I think it's becoming more acceptable not to, as Moda promotes using jelly roles for binding.

I can't get the tool now, but I will in the future just to see the difference it makes. (Stupid empty pockets.)

[jrchapman]

Re: Newbie Question

I know that bias bindings are very good for curves so if you have a scalloped edge or you're doing round placemats I would cut on the bias.

I generally do a double binding which I believe is stronger anyway so I can't be faffed with bias strips.

[janluna]

Re: Newbie Question

I know that bias bindings are very good for curves so if you have a scalloped edge or you're doing round placemats I would cut on the bias.

I generally do a double binding which I believe is stronger anyway so I can't be faffed with bias strips.

What is a double binding? Forgive another newbie question? {:-)

[hillbilly]

Re: Newbie Question

I know that bias bindings are very good for curves so if you have a scalloped edge or you're doing round placemats I would cut on the bias.

I generally do a double binding which I believe is stronger anyway so I can't be faffed with bias strips.

I do double as well. I am getting ready to do a scalloped edge quilt. I didn't even think about that! Maybe I should attempt to squeeze the piggy bank for today's deal!

[hillbilly]

Re: Newbie Question

What is a double binding? Forgive another newbie question? {:-)

I tried to find a video for this...never mind, all I found was how to tie people up!!

[ktbb]

Re: Newbie Question

What is a double binding? Forgive another newbie question? {:-)

double binding is when you have two layers of fabric that fold over the edge of the quilt sandwich. A single binding only has one layer of fabric. Double bindings are, in my opinion, better on a quilt that will be used and washed a lot, since you have better coverage on the edge of the quilt. single layers are fine for wall hangings, etc. that don't get much use.

double bindings start with one strip of fabric which is folded in half lengthwise before it's sewn onto the quilt.

[jrchapman]

Re: Newbie Question

I tried to find a video for this...never mind, all I found was how to tie people up!!

HA HA HA HA Wait til your husband sees your browsing history!!!

[JulesinMI]

Re: Newbie Question

I compromise . . . use a bias binding on my quilts because they will be washed and have to hold up. I use a straight binding on wallhangings. I've always used a double binding . . . didn't even know it was acceptable to use a single!

LOL to hillbilly . . . hope you remember your Girl Scout knots!

[RockyMountainHorseMama]

Re: Newbie Question

Anything called bias means that it's cut at an angle rather than straight acorss the width or straight down the fabric. It's usually when you cut fabric so the grain goes at 45 degrees (have you seen the new tutorial on your tube - that's probably the best way to understand it).

When you cut fabric at an angle it is stretchier and moves differently so drapy clothes are generally cut on the bias.

You can get different effects - your stripes become diagonals - which can make really cute bindings.

Uhhhhhhhhh ... okay I still don't get it ... I hate being stupid! Going to go find that video, just hope it's one of Jenny's!

[RockyMountainHorseMama]

Re: Newbie Question

Alot of quilters insist that if you don't cut your binding on the bias, then your quilt won't hold up. I for one have never cut binding on the bias. (Oh, do you hear the sirens???)

I think it's becoming more acceptable not to, as Moda promotes using jelly roles for binding.

I can't get the tool now, but I will in the future just to see the difference it makes. (Stupid empty pockets.)

OH THANK GAWAD! Well, we'll see if mine hold up, if I EVER get one qulited!

[RockyMountainHorseMama]

Re: Newbie Question

double binding is when you have two layers of fabric that fold over the edge of the quilt sandwich. A single binding only has one layer of fabric. Double bindings are, in my opinion, better on a quilt that will be used and washed a lot, since you have better coverage on the edge of the quilt. single layers are fine for wall hangings, etc. that don't get much use.

double bindings start with one strip of fabric which is folded in half lengthwise before it's sewn onto the quilt.

Okay, I know what binding is, and since Jenny taught me, I've been doing it doubled.

[Texsam]

Re: Newbie Question

Uhhhhhhhhh ... okay I still don't get it ... I hate being stupid! Going to go find that video, just hope it's one of Jenny's!

Sorry

[Texsam]

Re: Newbie Question

And you're not stupid.


I used that thick packaged binding on the first quilts I made. Man that stuff was hard to sew down and I had to do it all by hand because the machine I had at the time wouldn't sew it. I had some sore fingers after that.