tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902503112918417582.post123493774967948608..comments2024-02-20T18:35:50.964+00:00Comments on The Crafter's Apprentice: The world's worst ever bindingWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167739272302561918noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902503112918417582.post-17441301566388778372011-11-10T17:43:57.831+00:002011-11-10T17:43:57.831+00:00Boy, do I sympathize. My binding tends to be crap ...Boy, do I sympathize. My binding tends to be crap too. But recently I've made a couple of crib quilts to donate, and wanted to machine bind them. This tutorial helped a TON. I'm pretty pleased with how they turned out, and she DOES explain the tricky bit you're having trouble with.<br /><br />http://www.swimbikequilt.com/2011/10/machine-binding-tutorial.html<br /><br />Good luck!Holly Uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04894281054361794558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902503112918417582.post-71975666794188785592011-11-09T17:52:26.295+00:002011-11-09T17:52:26.295+00:00Here's the tutorial I used to learn how to end...Here's the tutorial I used to learn how to end binding -http://pir8.freeservers.com/quilting/ending-double-fold-binding/index.htm -- and I see Shevvy beat me to the punch - it's a GREAT method, and after the first few times (where I was very nervous and referred to the tutorial about 17 times during construction, lol) it finally CLICKED what I was doing! It works better on larger projects, though - it would be great on placemats or to bind the edges of totes! For mug rugs what about using the foldover method, where you cut the backing an inch wider on all sides than the front, then double fold to make self-binding?Sandra :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16239494415344028806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902503112918417582.post-30252389350457166982011-11-09T17:26:01.373+00:002011-11-09T17:26:01.373+00:00Oh no, binding is a bit of a pig isn't it? I&#...Oh no, binding is a bit of a pig isn't it? I've just done a workshop to learn how to do it and it's not straight forward. Yours is almost there and from the first photos looks fine. I think your choice of fabric might be the problem, don't give up just keep trying but with a different fabric.<br />Hugs<br />Kandi xKandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05765946096687063480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902503112918417582.post-36434514927917482852011-11-09T14:57:17.787+00:002011-11-09T14:57:17.787+00:00Haha, I made my sister a quiet book...about 14 yea...Haha, I made my sister a quiet book...about 14 years ago, probably. I had to do binding. I've avoided it like the plague ever since.:)Shilohhttp://everydaygameplan.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902503112918417582.post-71208725098815047022011-11-09T14:44:38.398+00:002011-11-09T14:44:38.398+00:00I do my binding the same way as you I think - mach...I do my binding the same way as you I think - machine sew on the front and handstitch at the back. It is a bit fiddly though and I've never really got to grips with it properly!<br />I don't think the dads will mind - they'll just be pleased you made them something. I love the little mugs :o)The Dotty Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17467041152182432475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902503112918417582.post-62441220603015061232011-11-09T14:10:33.127+00:002011-11-09T14:10:33.127+00:00This Purlbee tutorial for binding a wool blanket i...This Purlbee tutorial for binding a wool blanket is what I used for my first quilt and it really helped me. They really simplify the project which is nice :)<br /><br />http://www.purlbee.com/luxurious-wool-blanket/sydthewydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15503915655976849349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902503112918417582.post-2902687690443536682011-11-09T13:22:36.125+00:002011-11-09T13:22:36.125+00:00umm...oh. yeah, yikes. i use this tutorial: http:/...umm...oh. yeah, yikes. i use this tutorial: http://www.quilterscache.com/StartQuiltingPages/startquiltingfive.htmlcauchy09https://www.blogger.com/profile/09343566591325967770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902503112918417582.post-84340567823069616292011-11-09T11:27:28.397+00:002011-11-09T11:27:28.397+00:00at least you give it a go.... I do binding the sam...at least you give it a go.... I do binding the same way as Shevvy has linked.... it's a bit fiddly at first but once you get it works like magic.... smaller items are definitely more challenging to do... but a great read as always!<br />HugzFionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497477051026460440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902503112918417582.post-43024225644953404282011-11-09T10:20:08.195+00:002011-11-09T10:20:08.195+00:00If you hadn't shown a close up photo, we'd...If you hadn't shown a close up photo, we'd never have known. I do like the mug rug fabric choice, the quilting and the coffee cup looks great.Pam @Threading My Wayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15990609128028224347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902503112918417582.post-59609117833690469782011-11-09T09:02:50.839+00:002011-11-09T09:02:50.839+00:00Oh dear! This link is the one that really helped m...Oh dear! This link is the one that really helped me with binding. http://pir8.freeservers.com/quilting/ending-double-fold-binding/index.htm<br /><br />I have to say I never handsew the back, I always use the machine.Shevvyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16597474715523695213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902503112918417582.post-91344368911056955192011-11-09T08:36:57.915+00:002011-11-09T08:36:57.915+00:00there is always a learning curve in every sewing t...there is always a learning curve in every sewing technique you do. and a million tutorials.....<br />it all comes down to working out what works for youGoogy Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15644297746800909939noreply@blogger.com