I have had quite a few emails about making quilting binding and which way do I cut the fabric for the binding. Well for me it really just depends…If I am in a huge hurry(or feeling extremely lazy) to get the project done I go lengthwise with my cuts(the width of the fabric) It does cause more wear and tear on the bindings, especially if it is a well loved quilt that gets thrown in the washer a lot. I personally have never had an issue with any of my quilts but I have seen it happen to others. I suppose one way to avoid this is to wash the quilts on gentle cycle.
The best way is to cut Crosswise grain( These are the threads that run across the fabric between the two selvages, perpendicular to the lengthwise threads or ribs. Fabric stretches more on the crosswise than on the lengthwise grain.) So the theory is with that extra stretch you will get more durability and If you have a thread break down(just imagine when a thread breaks down in your underwear elastic and it just keeps going and going and going) it will stop and cause less damage to the entire side of the quilt.
The third way is to just buy the binding, Moda and Michael Miller have a great selection of bindings. I keep some of Moda’s polka dot binding on hand at all times, especially the black and white- seems to look great in all of the bright quilts. Then of course a pastel binding. I am going to post some videos I enjoy…really a great way to learn binding rathern then trying to learn it typed.
Happy Quilting,
Jen
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Also wanted to add a fun free Halloween Wall hanging Pattern I found! Cute and easy. Click Here for free Halloween quilt pattern
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