ginnysnowden Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Oh Georgene, I love the little quilt. How did you do such a nice binding? I am still afraid to try Sharon Schamber's method. Love it Love it! Ginny Snowden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgene Posted September 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 I do all my bindings by machine, sewing on back first, then front. When sewing binding to the back, I use my Bernina walking foot and move the needle over to the right as far as it will go, so that it touches the 1/3 point of the binding. (Remember to have your zig zag stitch plate on). Moving the needle to the far right, keeps more of the walking foot on the fabric and gives you more accuracy and control, I think. Then I press the binding out from the back, then press it down to the front and press all 4 mitered corners. This makes it much easier when sewing on the front. And pressing it is much easier than trying to stretch and place the binding in the right place as you sew. To sew the front, I put the needle back in the middle and sew close to the edge of the binding, trying to line up near the first seam line that I sewed. Thread choices make a big difference too. Choose bobbin thread that matches backing fabric. I've heard some use invisible thread, I prefer to use cotton when possible. Hope the helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judi Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 I was looking for the frog too.... Mary Beth - No fair - you are such a tease!!! What new gadget?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyonden Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Yes Mary Beth, I did see the new gadget. Interesting!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judi Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 Carol - you too!?! I am off to the website now... hope there is something there about it, oh you ladies! I found the blog!!! Just go to the CL chat and there it it.... Looks pretty neat, good idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 Sorry Judi, I have just been popping in and out today and missed your post. Didn't mean to bait you and then leave you hanging. Michael posted the first "bait" under CL topic this morning...then I started emailing him and Kay questions....I think he is sorry he posted the picture I was totally full of one question after another. But they answered them all for me. Now we wait!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 very cute quilt - and just the greatest template - I just love it. Really suits this little quilt!!! I agree - perfect binding!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgene Posted September 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 Did y'all notice the Large Featherz Template Michael and Kay have on the CL blog news. It does 16,15,14 13 and 10 inch feathered wreaths. http://circlelordlargefeatherz.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gable428 Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 Good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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