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How much binding do you need? Add up your quilt's four sides, add 12", divide by 40" and round up for the number of 2.5" strips. Or use our free binding calculator.

Straight Grain vs Bias Binding- which is better? This debate has been around in the quilting world for years. Some quilters swear by bias for durability. Others prefer straight grain for stability. Instead of relying on tradition or opinion, we decided to test it.

 

The sewing term "stitch in the ditch" OR "ditch stitch" refers to the term of stitching right in the seam line or in the space between the fabrics in a seam. It’s most commonly used in quilting, attaching waistbands and finishing binding. This article talks about stitch in the ditch as a machine technique, but it can also be done as a hand technique. 

This article walks through the reasons to use this technique, equipment and tips for success.