Magic Strip Binding featured as the Easy Lesson in Quilters Newsletter Magazine Dec/Jan 2010, page 50http://www.quiltersnewsletter.com/issues/dec_jan2010shapeimage_2_link_0
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Cut 2 1/2" strips for binding; sew strips together to equal quilt circumference plus at least 10 inches; press in half lengthwise. Also cut a 3/4" strip of matching or contrasting fabric to use on the front side (this will be your “Magic Strip”). If quilt corners are rounded, sew the Magic Strips together to equal quilt circumference plus a few inches. If quilt is rectangular, you only have to sew strips together to equal each side measurement. I love bias binding, but you could use straight-cut binding if your quilt has straight sides and square corners. You can avoid mitering corners if you use bias binding and round the corners of the quilt. These directions assume you are familiar with the traditional method of applying binding. This sample uses the same fabric for both the binding and the Magic Strip. The Quilters Newsletter sample shows how pretty it can be with a contrasting Magic Strip. Daisy Doodle shows a contrasting Magic Strip. Wall_Hangings/Pages/Daisy.htmlshapeimage_10_link_0

Magic Strip Binding featured as the Easy Lesson in Quilters Newsletter Magazine Dec/Jan 2010, page 50http://www.quiltersnewsletter.com/issues/dec_jan2010shapeimage_28_link_0