So, when I made my first quilt I struggled with the binding. Why do I need to cut on the bias (what is the bias)? How much binding do I need?

Since then I have been determined to not let binding beat me. Below are some helpful websites on bias binding.

Buzzville has a great little article on cutting continuous binding.

Quilters Cache steps you though making the binding and sewing it on.

eHow has a quick little video on how to cut the fabric (hope you don't mind commercials).

Do you have a good tip or trick for cutting binding?