So you remember the three quilts from
last week that I have waiting to be quilted?? The bottom is my queen size
Starburst Quilt, the middle is my
Star Surround from the Quilt-a-Long and the top is my
Star Value Bee Quilt.
Well, I am one step closer to quilting :) I started making a backing for my Star Surround quilt and realized why not get the other backings done as well. Backings are not one of my favorite parts of making a quilt so doing them in an "assembly fashion" just seemed to make it get done faster :) After they were done, I thought, I just love when I finish quilting and can bind it right then and there and see it all done!!! So while I was in the mass production mood, I just went ahead and whipped together the bindings as well ;) (which I actually really enjoy making, little random but true :)
So now, I am all set and ready to go. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to see these all grouped together and waiting to go on the long-arm. I am taking a quilt off the frame today and then Barbara is loading her Star Surround so she can get done in time for the parade. Which means I might not get mine done by the parade, but I am not complaining, I am just grateful there is a long arm available for my use :)
I try to cut and stitch together my bindings as I'm cutting & piecing the top. I have a drawer full of binding, waiting for the quilt to be quilted. I use cardboard from FQs to wrap the binding around.
ReplyDeleteI also do NOT iron my binding in half. I read somewhere that once you sew it onto one side and then flip it over the edge, you don't always want the fold to be where it is. Permission to not spend forever folding the binding in half and ironing? I'll take it! It hasn't been too difficult to line up all the edges when I'm sewing the binding to the quilt, and it folds over the edge of the quilt so nicely.
I also like to get all my backs together and have an assembly line quilting marathon. I also cut the batting, pick out the top and bottom threads, so I am ready when I get a chance to quilt.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Wish I had easy access to one. My "to be quilted" pile is getting out of control.
ReplyDeleteYou've got yourself all set...now the dreaded basting! Good luck with these. Can't wait to see how you quilt them.
ReplyDeleteGreat job. I find it interesting how different quilters like/dislike different parts of the quilting process. Sending you a link you might find interesting now that you have a LA. I havent tried it yet but i really want to.
ReplyDeletehttp://jennysdoodlingneedle.blogspot.ca/2011/04/applying-binding-while-on-longarm.html
If you do try it, love to know what you think!
fun srappy backing and binding
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see how you assembled your backings. I struggle to do that, because I'm such a stasher/hoarder that I hate to put "good" fabric on the back.
ReplyDeleteI also love making binding :0 Such a satisfying result for a small amount of work!
ReplyDeleteWow, they all look so cool together, are you keeping all of them?
ReplyDeleteYou're going to have three lovely finished quilts before you know it.
ReplyDeleteLucky You!
ReplyDeleteA long arm quilting machine and a great friend!
Your quilttops and their backing is really fantastic!!!
Maja
Wow, you are an over-achiever ;-) Your backings look nice and colorful!
ReplyDeleteI got my Star Surround quilted and binding strips cut, now to sew strips together and attach the whole thing... my least favorite step and I am dragging my feet.
Side question: For the parade, just a photo to you or rather a flickr link or add to your flickr group? Not sure about spoiler alert...
Can't wait to see the finished results, they look lovely
ReplyDeleteI love doing Binding too. It's the last part of my quilts except for the Label.
ReplyDeleteWe'll just have to call you 'Little Miss Efficient' :oD
ReplyDeleteWow! Three quilts lined up in a row. Looking forward to seeing them when they are done.
ReplyDelete...and no more diapers...
ReplyDeleteLovely colors and love the quiet black/white background on the one!
It's hard to pick a favorite since they are all so pretty. My least favorite is the backing too!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely colours in the quilts and backings. Looking forward to seeing them when they are completely finished.
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