Finished size of the quilt. Typical sizes; patterns vary.
Straight grain suits square corners and uses less fabric. Bias stretches round curves and scallops.
2.5 in (6.5 cm) for standard double-fold binding; 2.25 in for a narrower finish.
Added to the quilt's perimeter. 10–12 in (25–30 cm) is usual.
After trimming the selvedges, usually 2 in (5 cm) less than the bolt width.
Typical price: edit to yours.
Binding fabric to buy
1/2 yd
6 strips of 2.5 in, cut selvedge to selvedge (15 in of fabric).
Rounded up to the next 1/4 yard, the way most shops cut fabric.
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