Binding rounded corners

[Betty J.]

I am almost finished with a special request quilt that is 36 x36 and it requires rounded corners. :unsure: I don't like working with bias binding, so I was thinking that maybe cross cut binding, which is stretchier than long straight of grain cut binding might work. Have any of you ever tried this and did it work?

[Betty J.]

To a degree it depends on how tight the curve is, It might work if it is very gentle (think large serving plate as opposed to saucer) but personally I would go with bias.

[Constance G.]

Betty Jo, I swear by Sharon Schamber's binding methods, although I haven't done a bias binding in eons. She has a detailed curved binding video on YouTube. Starch and Elmer's School Glue are the tools she uses to tame the bias. Hope this helps!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3jzCKugGS1Q

Personally, I wouldn't trust crossgrain fabric to have enough give to turn a nice curve...

[E.M. T.]

I have to say...cross-cut binding is all i ever make for straight bindings
as I seldom have yardage enough for SOG. But Always bias bind for any curve !!!
I'm with Connie...Not a nice turn on a curved edge otherwise !

[Betty J.]

Thanks for the link. I too use her methods for straight grain bindings. I guess I'll just have to bite the bullet and do a bias binding. The corners are probably too tight to use the crossgrain. :lol:

[Nancy R.]

I agree, definitely bias binding. Great to meet you in Houston!!

[Betty J.]

I so enjoyed meeting you too! I only wish we had had more time together.