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From: franj
Date: 09-24-2005, 03:46 PM (1 of 9)
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Made 2 table runners. Did not cut binding on Bias. Insufficient fabric to make a new binding strip. What will happen to the quilted Table Runner if I use binding that is cut on the straight of the grain. Can anyone think of another option I can use. Thanks Jeri |
User: franj
Member since: 09-24-2005 Total posts: 2 |
From: dmoses
Date: 09-24-2005, 04:04 PM (2 of 9)
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If the table runner has straight edges(no curves), then it should be okay to use non-bias binding.
Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964 
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From: franj
Date: 09-24-2005, 04:11 PM (3 of 9)
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Thanks Donna: No curves, just the 90 degree angles at the end points and the sides which I think are about 90 + 45. Was worried that it would kinda 'curl' up over time. Jeri |
User: franj
Member since: 09-24-2005 Total posts: 2 |
From: HeyJudee
Date: 09-24-2005, 10:04 PM (4 of 9)
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Franj, I always use non-bias binding on my quilts as long as they don't have curves. They turn out great. Good luck.
TTFN from
Judy |
User: HeyJudee
Member since: 01-25-2005 Total posts: 1366 
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From: Bama
Date: 09-24-2005, 11:32 PM (5 of 9)
| I usually use straight grain binding on my quilts. You just need to miter the corners. |
User: Bama
Member since: 03-21-2000 Total posts: 2116 
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From: Bama
Date: 09-24-2005, 11:43 PM (6 of 9)
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found directions...hope this helps www.mccallsquilting.com/lessons/binding/ |
User: Bama
Member since: 03-21-2000 Total posts: 2116
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From: bridesmom
Date: 09-25-2005, 04:57 AM (7 of 9)
I do my baby quilts with straight grain binding and so far so good. I actually didn't realize I was supposed to do bias until I read more about it 
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: allie-oops
Date: 09-25-2005, 10:43 PM (8 of 9)
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I use straight-grain for things that won't get a lot of wear and tear. I use bias for quilts that will be washed a lot. HTH, Allie "onward through the fog"
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User: allie-oops
Member since: 10-25-2002 Total posts: 282 
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From: JoanieB
Date: 09-29-2005, 10:56 PM (9 of 9)
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I make my binding on straight of grain, unless the quilt edge is curved, scalloped, etc. Joanie |
User: JoanieB
Member since: 01-28-2005 Total posts: 68 |
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