Thanks for your input on the two log cabin quilts binding selection. It was unanimously decided on the red print binding choice. I have sewed it to the quilts and am taking them with me to a quilt retreat. I plan to hand sew the bindings to the backs as I visit with friends there.
I wanted to use the same red print fabric on both the bed sized quilt and the matching doll quilt. I cut all I had into 2 1/4 inch strips and joined them together. After the big quilt binding was sewn on, I realized I didn’t have enough binding for the little quilt unless I cut the leftover strip down the middle, and used it as “single-fold” binding. As it is a doll quilt, it won’t get the wear and usage of a big quilt, so the single fold binding will be just fine. Have you ever used single-fold binding?
Here is a current picture:
I also bought some fake fur and finished the project of a Christmas stocking for my friend Lisa’s granddaughter. The fake fur cuff finishes it off nicely.
Here’s the final picture of the stocking made from a baby’s first Christmas clothes:
Today I will gather my things together for the coming retreat. I am so looking forward to this retreat. I know I will get my quilting mojo back while I am in the presence of such great quilters.
The greatest news that happened this week is that one of our grandson’s is now engaged. We are so happy for the newly engaged couple! We have eight grandchildren, ages 23 through 28, and only one is married.
What is happening in your world this week? Thanks so much for faithfully linking up to our Design Wall Monday Linky Party. We so enjoy seeing your pictures and reading your blog posts.
You are a blessing.
1 comment:
Binding sounds like the perfect project to work on at retreat. I'm looking forward to viewing the quilts at show & tell, happy stitching!
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