Renata wrote:
Renata, do you have the Bernina attachment? If so, does it work well?

quilting00 wrote:
Yup, Linda Winner is the Martelli educator who does the Zip Bind System and Stitch-in-the Ditch demo on the Martelli wholesale webpage as well. Good find, Terry!

kathyst2 wrote:
It is by Martelli. I have their paper catalog here so it's easy to see what they have. They break down the systems into components in the catalogue:

(1) Zip Bind System
(2) Stitch in the Ditch Binding Foot

These two items are what I believe Margo might have been talking about. Additionally, there is a:

(3) Kwik Bind System (different from the Kwik Zip Bind System above) which is a sewing machine attachment, not unlike the attachment Bernina has for sewing and folding bindings in one step.

If you go to http://www.martellinotions.com/wholesale.htm, you will see a drop down menu for demo videos and you will find all these items. I believe items 1 and 2 above are demo'ed together under the heading of Zip Bind System. Hope this helps.

Check this link. . .
http://www.youtube.com/user/Lindavideos
Looks like there is a lot of information posted.

I think it's made by martelli, they have a bunch of gadget stuff on their website, and they sell only at shows and through their website. I still can't find a complete video to see how it works!

Kathy

kathyst2 wrote:
Has anyone found a complete demo of this tool. Who makes it? Can you use it with any machine?

Reetzbobeetz wrote:
Starting all of those projects just means that someday you'll go through a phase like Marilyn where you get a million projects done all of a sudden. Then it'll really be important to be able to do a fast binding!

Nancy

When I clicked on the link, it only showed adjusting the tool- stopped in the middle. I would like to see how they actually used the tool. The Martelli website didn't seem to have any videos??

Looks interesting!
Kathy

I'm impressed too, Margo!

That is ridiculously impressive Margo. I have never been able to get my binding done by machine on both sides and stitching by hand takes soooo long. I have looked at this tool but wondered if it was as good as it looks. I have the minute miters which are a bit finicky but do work. I will have to give this some though. Mind you, it would help if I could get on and finish a quilt instead of just starting lots of projects.

That is impressive! I'm going to have to have a look at this tool...

Nancy

With the tool, you need to remove it and work the corners by hand. I can do a decent job all on the machine now!
It really makes a huge difference if you starch your binding fabric before you begin, and press the binding away from the quilt before you stitch the back side.

It makes a neat, quick, secure binding that is perfect for any quilt that will see a lot of use.

I will still do hand binding on my "good" quilts, but this gizmo worked great for the 10 antique quilts I finished for my sister-in-law.
In fact....I timed the last one I did (after practicing on the other 9!) and was able to cut the binding, piece and press the strips in half lengthwise, attach it to the front of the quilt, press it away from the quilt and stitch in the ditch to secure the back edge of a 75"x75" quilt in less than 90 minutes!!! I was impressed with myself!!

Margo wrote:
Ok, that looks cool. Can you do mitered corners on your binding using that tool? I have always wondered how in the world people make their front and back binding edges the same. Mine look good, but my back binding is a little wider than my front binding.

Shall have a look.

Another method I use for wallhangings is to use steam-a-seam2. Iron to fabric and cut strips. Fold in half and slot over edge of quilt. Iron in place then zig zag in matching thread from front.