20 August 2011

Binding


I wrapped up the loopy square quilting on the checker's quilt yesterday. It had been several weeks since I last worked on this one, and I had a bit of a block getting started again. I knew it would require several hours of heads down concentration and effort. But once I got started it went well. It wasn't less work than I expected, but keeping going was easier than getting started.

Today I'm finishing the binding and catching up on True Blood. I'm always amazed how dramatically a quilt changes when the binding goes on. So satisfying.
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13 comments:

  1. AnnabellaAugust 20, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Binding is strangely one of my favorite parts of the process...because it completes the look and the hand sewing is a gentle process and means the end. The quilt is stunning but that`s no surprise. Simply gorgeous.

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  2. UnknownAugust 20, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    the binding is hands down my favourite part. I could bind all day long. Just knowing you're at the final line is so satisfying.

    ps - love the quilting on that quilt, I'd really like to reach in to the computer and touch it!

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  3. Amy FriendAugust 20, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    I agree the binding is just like a frame on a painting. I love your quilting.

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  4. RossieAugust 20, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    lovely quilting

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  5. Linda B.August 20, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    I have a love hate relationship with the binding process. The quilt is 'done' and yet there is still this long-winded process to go through. Thinking about it doesn't get it done, in fact it makes things worse, so well done you for getting stuck in!

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  6. MariQuiltsAugust 20, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Love the quilting.......and I love when the binding goes on too.

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  7. PaigeAugust 20, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Another fantastic job! I always put off binding but then enjoy it when I finally start. I'm actually making the binding for a quilt this evening!

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  8. AnonymousAugust 20, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Wow, love the colours in the quilt. The orange binding set them off beautifully.

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  9. AnonymousAugust 21, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    Hi! I love your quilt and the quilting is so perfect for that pattern! I see that quilting first time and I want to try that!

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  10. Mary AnneAugust 22, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Lovely quilt!

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  11. Cathy @ CabbageQuiltsAugust 22, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    I love your quilting on this one, great pattern!

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  12. arajaneAugust 22, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    i love sewing on the binding. especially when there is true blood to be watched while doing so!

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  13. RosaMaríaAugust 25, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    love it!! and the quilting is perfect for solid colors!

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