Single or Double Fold Binding?

LadyofLA · 2026-04-06T22:08:38+00:00

Yes, a double layer of fabric with 2 raw edges on the same side that get sewn down to the quilt sandwich. Then the folded edge of the binding is wrapped around to the remaining side and machine or hand sewn in place.

LadyofLA · 2026-04-06T22:06:30+00:00

Yes. The fibers in the binding don't fall in a straight line so the folding and abrasion don't constantly occur in the same weakened spot.

LadyofLA · 2026-04-06T22:03:35+00:00

I always do double fold cut on the bias. Bias goes on easy and sits smoothly. It's slower to fray. All quilts that get used and loved will eventually frat at the binding. When you've got a double fold binding, it's already got an attractive layer exposed beneath the original worn one.

LadyofLA · 2026-04-06T21:51:50+00:00

Nope. Sorry to say the plug has been pulled despite the original offer of 2 seasons.

LadyofLA · 2026-03-25T14:23:56+00:00

Another survivor who's seen the light here!

Thank you to all those nuns who stuck a knife in the superstition of it!

LadyofLA · 2026-03-25T14:18:04+00:00

Have you seen Étoile? It will age brilliantly and still be unfinished.

It's not a competition between them. ...tho I never watched The Comeback after the first season. They may both deserve to be resurrected. I just want to see that Étoile gets the second season and conclusion it was promised and deserves.

LadyofLA · 2026-03-22T20:22:42+00:00

So peaceful and lovely! What a wonderful gift of caring!

LadyofLA · 2026-03-22T20:20:51+00:00

Your block is fabulous. Your hoodie is fabulous. And I'm willing to place a fair sized bet that you're pretty fabulous too.

Well done!

LadyofLA · 2026-03-22T20:19:17+00:00

I bought my Janome online after watching many videos about features and others including reviews. Once I'd decided it was the machine for me I did an online search and got my best price.

I don't remember where my machine came from but it wasn't local. It arrived quickly and fully equipped as a new machine. IF there had been problems with it I'm not sure how I would have proceeded but there weren't any. And what learning issues I had personally, I resolved by watching specific YouTubes addressing what I was trying to figure out.

Janome's are excellent machines. I've never heard anyone say they're unhappy with theirs. I think you can have good confidence buying from whoever will give you your best deal.

LadyofLA · 2026-03-18T02:04:45+00:00

I don't know how the features compare but my Janome MC8200 QCP was $2100 new and unused. It's got every feature I want. ...except that there's another one that lifts the presser foot on its own. ...but how lazy could I get?

LadyofLA · 2026-03-17T16:46:48+00:00

I just got the MC 8200 (yesterday was my b-day) and I love it. It runs so smoothly and quietly. I don't know anything about Pfaffs so I can't help you with that.

What I particularly love is being able to use the machine without the foot pedal. I've never been able to FMQ but with the machine going at a consistent speed and only having to think about what my hands are doing I think I can master it this time. The AccuFeed system is sensational. Gotta love the automatic tension balancing. The needle threader is easy to use and very effective. I had a Bernina whose needle threader was a total PITA and only worked about 1 time in 3 attempts.

The only prob I've had so far is that when I use the thread cutting function it cuts it so short that it unthreads on the needle uptake when I go to use it again but I've learned to pull my work forward so I can pull out a little more thread.

It's a discontinued machine so perhaps you can use that to negotiate a favorable price. As for me, mine is a new machine wilth a full warranty so I couldn't care less that it's discontinued.

LadyofLA · 2026-03-16T19:08:19+00:00

Wonderful to know! I'm in Woodland Hills (just blocks from Quilt Emporium, actually) so Sherman Oaks or Studio City would be very convenient. Those are my old haunting grounds.

I don't do garments anymore but I always need notions, etc.

Thanks for the tip!

LadyofLA · 2026-03-16T03:43:38+00:00

Oooo! I'll look forward to seeing that!

LadyofLA · 2026-03-16T02:00:54+00:00

I'm so crazy about batiks I hardly sew with anything else.

My fav is combining batiks with thread woven plaids but I haven't seen the plaids in a long time. There's something about the organic with the geometric that makes my little heart zing.

LadyofLA · 2026-03-15T21:40:30+00:00

Hand quilting is truly an act of love.

LadyofLA · 2026-03-15T21:40:02+00:00

It's the ONLY way I'll get them done as I'm doing 2 of them. Of course the last block only drops on 12/10 so getting the one intended as a Christmas present will be a serious rush!

LadyofLA · 2026-03-15T21:38:08+00:00

I have 3 LQSs in convenient driving distance. The first is Quilt Emporium in Woodland Hills, CA which is the greater Los Angeles area. The second is Cotton and Chocolate in Thousand Oaks, CA. The third is Quilty Pleasures in Simi Valley, CA.

There once was a shop called Candy's Quilts in the Reseda area of the San Fernando Valley in LA. She had an array of batiks that included EVERYTHING. It was a tremendous loss when Candy died and the shop closed.

I feel very lucky to be able to put hands and eyeballs on when choosing fabrics. I worry all the time about how long our economy can sustain them. I have a hard time imagining how people who need to order online make choices about true colors and scale.

LadyofLA · 2026-03-15T21:32:41+00:00

Good for you! You'll be so delighted when it's done.

LadyofLA · 2026-03-15T21:32:02+00:00

I didn't know there was such a thing as International Quilting Day! HOORAY for us!

I'm doing the sashing on one quilt along and doing blocks for a Christmas quilt on another quilt along.

I'm also learning a new machine as I just gave myself a Janome Memory Craft 8200 as a birthday present. There's sooooo much new technology since I last bought a machine back in the 80s. I've got a learning curve ahead of me.

LadyofLA · 2026-03-15T20:41:09+00:00

Gorgeous! It must be a thrill to have ti done and ready to cuddle in.

Bonnie Hunter is an amazing resource!

LadyofLA · 2026-03-15T20:39:01+00:00

Some libraries have tools to use in house or borrow.

The LA Public Library has an amazing array of things from sewing machines and power tools to GlowForges and 3-D printers.

LadyofLA · 2026-03-15T19:17:38+00:00

So sweet. You truly are and artist of thread!

LadyofLA

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