I have never before questioned those respected quilters who say that they always do a double fold binding, because the edge always gets more wear. Well, I am giving a workshop next Saturday, on Borders and Bindings, and I was just typing out my notes for it. I was giving detailed instructions for one single-fold and one double fold binding. I never do double fold bindings. I was typing 'double-fold bindings are often used because the edge receives most wear, but there are two layers' when I thought: if a double-fold binding receives wear for the second layer to become necessary, then it will definitely look scruffy and worn. In which case I would want to take off the binding and replace it - as one would do with a single-fold binding. So, what is the point (for me, as I find them bulky and awkward) in using double fold?
Discuss >gg< I would seriously like to hear views on this.