tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228768149564232988.post2358427514970246662..comments2023-04-14T02:53:06.466-05:00Comments on The Quilt Rambler: Quick Bias Binding TutorialKaren E. Overtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13013943691661466053noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228768149564232988.post-87853182883199370142016-02-18T14:18:35.247-06:002016-02-18T14:18:35.247-06:00I am just starting out quilting and have been sear...I am just starting out quilting and have been searching tutorials for everything that I may have a problem with. I am teaching myself and have a lot of friends who quilt. I have attended quilt retreats and helped other quilters with their projects so I could get some hands on experience before jumping into the pot so to speak. I love that you ramble because I ramble. I learn better with all of the extra rambling that most people get annoied with. I will be checking out more of your tutorials that you have posted. I found this in a link from FavQuilts.com. Thank you for the information. I will be adding this to my collection of information!!!<br />AmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228768149564232988.post-24680930799268635592014-06-13T11:45:23.816-05:002014-06-13T11:45:23.816-05:00I LUV binding with stripes!
It really helps to ble...<b>I LUV binding with stripes!</b><br />It really helps to blend the quilt front with the back and since it's a double thickness bias binding it is supposedly more durable.<br /><br />Thank you for your tutorial!<br />I will be binding a quilt with scallops and can't wait to give this "new" technique a try. <br /><br />I've got a red and white cotton ticking style fabric for the binding.Living the GOOD LIFE!noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228768149564232988.post-83520411080334490682013-04-19T02:43:43.248-05:002013-04-19T02:43:43.248-05:00Thank you so much for this post, Karen! It is a w...Thank you so much for this post, Karen! It is a wonderful and easy way to make bias binding with striped fabric and not have to worry about having the stripes being off. I know it will also help out in binding some sewing projects too. Thank you again for the awesome tutorial!<br />PaulaCalming Brookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10749525402683116610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228768149564232988.post-14265583942921475952012-10-07T07:34:56.285-05:002012-10-07T07:34:56.285-05:00I found you by googling bias binding with stripe f...I found you by googling bias binding with stripe fabric. Thank you so much for being out there in cyberland as it is a huge help in the quilt I am about to bind with stripes on the diagonal. I am no longer worried about messing up my binding fabric. Thanks again. AnnAnnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228768149564232988.post-37700157283720758502012-09-24T07:53:56.593-05:002012-09-24T07:53:56.593-05:00I just followed your tutorial to make binding for ...I just followed your tutorial to make binding for a Christmas tree skirt (for my mother in law, so it had to be good!). Worked like a charm! Thanks so much for posting. Can't wait to snoop more around your blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228768149564232988.post-23443890533398539392012-06-04T23:32:50.330-05:002012-06-04T23:32:50.330-05:00Janet in Pa, thanks, perfect instructionsJanet in Pa, thanks, perfect instructionsjanetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228768149564232988.post-58572728458851633232012-05-31T08:48:57.973-05:002012-05-31T08:48:57.973-05:00The best part was the "But WAIT! That's n...The best part was the "But WAIT! That's not all!" The way you explain that you can make circles and then unsew/sew them back together is wonderful! That way, the stripes are perfect, and don't go "just a bit off."<br /><br />Thanks for doign this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228768149564232988.post-67325601192235086932011-07-29T12:29:16.360-05:002011-07-29T12:29:16.360-05:00Brilliant tutorial, and quite funny too :p
I was ...Brilliant tutorial, and quite funny too :p<br /><br />I was going to ask the square question but someone has already beaten me to it. <br />Thinking about it a bit more I am going to go for a square as using check material and is likely to look weird with it at an angle other than 45 deg. But im sure it would be ok for other designs. :DKnightMarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08174466702401368517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228768149564232988.post-67671387688963482662011-07-12T17:33:50.330-05:002011-07-12T17:33:50.330-05:00Eileen, I went to my "source" Dwain is t...Eileen, I went to my "source" Dwain is the one that taught this method at our retreat so here's his comments:<br /><br />"First, if using 7/8ths of a yard, you have a piece of fabric that is 31.5 inches long and depending which way it is folded and the width of fabric you may have close to a square. I try for a rectangle that will give me a square. I don't think it matters much whether the angle is 45 or something else. What matters is getting the thread running diagonally. Others may disagree. I haven't used this method long enough to gauge durability. I think it is better than cross grain or straight grain."<br /><br />Thanks Dwain, it's all about sharing the journey AND you are a great one to share it with (grin)Karen E. Overtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13013943691661466053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228768149564232988.post-44676535942429566672011-07-12T14:44:02.543-05:002011-07-12T14:44:02.543-05:00Hi Karen,
I'd like to try your method, but I h...Hi Karen,<br />I'd like to try your method, but I have a question. It looks like you are working with a square when you have your fabric folded selvedge to selvedge. If I start with 7/8 yd, fold that selvedge to selvedge, when I mark the line from corner to corner, it won't be on a true bias. It's more like a 60 degree angle, rather than a 45 degree angle. Is that okay, or should I work with a shorter piece to be marking on a 45 degree angle?<br />I tried very hard to find a phone number to call you, checked on your website, searched for your name on Superpages.com. Found a number, but no one answered.<br />Now I guess I have no choice but to go after the weeds in my garden while waiting to hear from you. Good thing it's a nice day (after several very hot ones).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228768149564232988.post-91112457312903459222011-05-08T12:13:03.552-05:002011-05-08T12:13:03.552-05:00Gudrun, bookmark this and I hope you come back oft...Gudrun, bookmark this and I hope you come back often. It's a time saver that's for sure.<br /><br />Leslie, my proud Louisiana A1 girlfriend - I'm glad I'm entertaining! Don't know about the gift part but thankful that you read my rambles! Hope to see you soon!Karen E. Overtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13013943691661466053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228768149564232988.post-90668919881200245462011-05-08T11:28:41.799-05:002011-05-08T11:28:41.799-05:00Karen, I LOVE your tutorials, they are both inform...Karen, I <b><i>LOVE</i></b> your tutorials, they are both informative and entertaining to read. You are truly a gift to the quilting world!Leslie P. Proud Louisiana A-1 galnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228768149564232988.post-82156389589104480042011-05-08T07:20:27.739-05:002011-05-08T07:20:27.739-05:00Oh Oh thanks bunches, I saw this somewhere (not as...Oh Oh thanks bunches, I saw this somewhere (not as well done or I would have remembered)and now I have a place to come to, to remember it any time I need it.gudrunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13873607179684692938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228768149564232988.post-80942199571518933382011-04-29T17:13:10.760-05:002011-04-29T17:13:10.760-05:00Just learned that my tutorial was linked on FaveQu...Just learned that my tutorial was linked on FaveQuilts.com A nice place to visit for inspiration...check them out!<br /><br /><br />http://www.favequilts.com/Binding/How-to-Make-Quick-Bias-Binding#Karen E. Overtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13013943691661466053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228768149564232988.post-841503929448391982011-04-28T12:27:41.745-05:002011-04-28T12:27:41.745-05:00Thanks for taking the time to read it and consider...Thanks for taking the time to read it and consider the possibilities Denise. This gave me something to do yesterday while my studio is in limbo preparing for some remodeling.Karen E. Overtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13013943691661466053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228768149564232988.post-992938861938553542011-04-28T12:08:03.869-05:002011-04-28T12:08:03.869-05:00Thanks so much for taking the time to put this tut...Thanks so much for taking the time to put this tutorial together, Karen! You can bet I'll be trying this out!Denise in PAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17523418345283854892noreply@blogger.com