Monday, December 29, 2014

Scrappy Bindings

Well, the Super Scrappy Triple Irish Chain is about two-thirds quilted and I am so excited with how it is turning out.  But this morning, it was time to start thinking about binding.  Since this is a "Super Scrappy" quilt, it only makes sense to add a scrappy binding, right ;)  So I pulled out my trusty little basket of Binding Scraps.  Every Time I have a bit of binding left over I toss it in here and then wait for the right project.  I have made 5ish scrappy bindings from this basket and I love it every time!!!


And I was super excited to find that I had quite a few leftover grey, yellow, and navy binding bits left.  After some quick measuring and a bit of adding, I realized I only needed to add 3 leftover jelly roll strips.  (Those always come in handy!!)


And 5 minutes later, I had a super scrappy binding strip to match my Super Scrappy Triple Irish Chain that will only take me a few minutes to iron because there are only 3 pieces that need to be ironed.  Yippee!!!  Seriously, I love scrappy bindings and I love using leftover bindings to make them.  Such a time saver and oh so much fun to remember all of the quilts that you originally made with each scrappy binding piece.


So what about you . . . Whats your scrappy binding experience???  Love Em, Leave Em, or Depends on the quilt???  Have your used Binding Leftovers??

Oh, and a quick note before I sign off . . .  I hope everyone is having a wonderful Holiday Season.  Ours has been jam packed with lots of family and friends, which has been absolutely lovely, but has gotten me a bit behind on answering emails.  Sorry if I haven't gotten back to questions and comments, I will be catching up soon ;)  And I found this fun email in my inbox when attempting to catch up this morning . . .  Happy Quilting reached 7000 followers on Bloglovin!!!!  

Thank you all!!!  That sure is a fun way to start out your week and almost a new year!!!

Alright, time for me to sign off so I can catch up on emails and then finish quilting my quilt so I can get this scrappy binding added.  It remains to be see if this will be the last finish of the year of the first finish of the new year ;)





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20 comments:

  1. I love scrappy bindings - a way to use up those left over pieces instead of having them end up in the scrap basket untouched for years. I do not do a scrappy binding though if the quilt is say a two color quilt or very formal type.

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  2. I love scrappy bindings -- i have a bag full of end pieces and pieces that have ended up in scrap bags from friends and I am looking forward to using more scrappy bindings for my charity quilts next year.

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  3. Most of my quilts are scrappy quilts so I use scrappy binding all the time.

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  4. Congratulations on reaching such a big milestone with your followers! I can't say I am surprised - your posts are always upbeat, inspiring, yet real. You are always an encouragement with your creativity, achievements and many delightful finishes! And your quilt-alongs are fantastic! I am always happy to find a notice for one of your posts in my in-box. Thanks!

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  5. I love using bits of leftover bindings too. I also keep the remaining pieces of binding in a plastic ziplock bag, not as pretty as your basket. I tend to use them on small quilts as I make a few premature baby quilts for the local hospital and doll quilts to gift to little girls in the family or neighbourhood.

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  6. I too love scrappy bindings. But then I love everything scrappy.

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  7. I too love scrappy bindings. Looking forward to seeing the finished quilt.

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  8. I love the concept; so far, though I'm only collecting. Don't have enough to use.

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  9. I love scrappy bindings!! And what an excellent idea for leftover binding! Do you attach the binding pieces together end to end, or on the diagonal. How's about a mini tutorial? ;) I think scrappy quilts are gonna be an even bigger rage this coming year. Yay!! XX!

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  10. Congratulations on reaching 7000 followers!! yayy I'm one of them :) and yes I love scrappy bindings. Happy New Year to you and your family :))

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  11. I am going to have one more bag with scraps now - the bag with binding scraps :) thank you for the idea :)

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  12. Wow 7000 followers, wouldn`t it be amazing if they all left a comment on the blog page!! I am very much a scrappy binder but usually use scrapf of the fabrics used in the quilt not additional ones

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  13. I use scrappy binding but never thought about using left overs from other quilts. You are a genius! You are my favorite blogger, keep the ideas coming! I am also going to do your double Irish chain, it's on my list any ways. So much quilting and so little time!😉

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  14. I love a good scrappy binding! I wrap my bindings on old spools and the leftovers I leave on there with a label telling me how much is left...yes I know I'm a nut!!

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  15. Congratulations Melissa on reaching 7000 followers!! Wow, that is special!
    Yes, I love scrappy bindings and find I am using them more and more on my quilts. Thank you for this idea of keeping binding scraps in a separate spot, ready for a future project. Good idea!

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  16. Never thought about saving the bindings in their own seperate scrap box. I think I will have to start!

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  17. Depends on the quilt but overall I love scrappy bindings and save all the bits every time I bind a quilt just for that purpose....

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  18. I love scrappy binding. I should make a "leftover binding" basket...

    "Funny" story: I'm working on finishing up the quilt tops in my closet (to make room for 2015 projects <--the year, not two thousand and fifteen projects...). One of my quilts I didn't already have binding for (which is odd) or even fabric for it. So I went through my scraps and pulled out the fabric from the quilt and made a scrappy binding. I'm half finished stitching it down, and my 3-yr-old gets in my sewing room and finds my scissors. Four holes in the quilt, three of them through the binding (thankfully all in one small-ish area and not through my embroidered label). After crying (a lot) and taking a step back, I told my husband, "Oh well. I wanted more purple in the binding anyway." So, I'm in the middle of replacing the cut pink piece with a purple piece (after I mend the cuts of course).

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  19. It never once occurred to me to save the bits of binding, but I will from now on! Wow wee Melissa, that is one huge accomplishment having 7000 followers! Congratulations! I think I am follower # 6,777. LOL. I don't know how you would ever keep up with comments from that many, so let yourself relax and just know everyone understands. Happy New Year!.

    Erin Marie, someday the holes your 3 year old cut into your quilt will be a fond memory... I kid you not. (((hugs))) My son had a fascination for scissors, so I know of what I speak.

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Thank you so much for your sweet comments. I just love hearing from you!!
Have a Happy Quilting Day :)

Melissa