Interesting Discovery
Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 4:55PM Interesting discovery -- most of my UFOs are complete except for the binding. Why is this?
I enjoy the entire process; designing, picking out the fabric and embellishments, sewing, painting, quilting….but then it comes to a screeching halt at the binding. I don't enjoy (dare I say hate?) putting on the bindings! This might be because bindings are most unpredictable for me. My bindings are sometimes flat and perfectly mitered and other times fat and obtuse. Is it me? Is it the fabric? Is it the Houston humidity? (I thought this excuse was quite creative!)
Recently I found a solution for smaller quilts, potholders, scarves, greeting cards, and similar projects that need a wide finished edge -- I use a double mitered edging. It creates a “frame” that lays flat and is less bulky than traditional bound edges. Also, since the backing fabric wraps to the front and forms the border, it has the added benefit of neatly covering a messy back (beading knots, quilting bird’s nests, etc.).
Here is a photo of a coaster that shows just how nice and flat the corners can be. It is photographed on a black background because my flash was over reacting to a white background.
If there is any interest I'll create an instruction sheet on the technique.- Friday night Tex-Mex with my husband
- Todays' rain without any hail or damaging winds
- The online artistic community of people that I may never meet in person but from whom I have learned so much.
- Dark chocolate. Chocolate or ice cream seem to show up every week...
- Saturdays. My official play day.
double miter, madona, quilted project
Reader Comments (2)
Suzan, I would love to see an instruction sheet about that binding technique!
Great idea! And I won't even feel sorry about saying that I HATE binding! I really and truly do. Your technique looks great!