binding

10 easy steps to the perfect quilt binding

Making the binding on the adorable Whimsicals baby quilt. Looking at the importance of using the right tools for all your quilting projects. Whimsicals collection by Michael Miller Fabrics, Gütermann Cotton 50wt Thread, Klassé Sharps Needles, UNIQUE quilting Folding Cutting Mat, Komfort KUT Rotary Cutters, Komfort KUT Rotary Cutter Replacement Blades, Sew Easy Quilting Rulers, INFINITI Embroidery Scissors, INFINITI Sewing Scissors, INFINITI Tailor Scissors, LDH One Piece Thread Snips, LDH Pinking Shears, Oliso

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2 questions before you sew binding by machine

Welcome back to my FIVE bobbin sewing challenge. I’m using the Husqvarna Viking Opal 690Q to see how much sewing I can get done with five bobbins. Yesterday it was all about making binding – I made five bindings. Today it’s about sewing the bindings to the quilts and sewing…

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Making adorable quilts for babies

Before I tell you about the next quilts mom and I are going to be making, here’s how the I Love to Knit quilt turned out. It’s one of the best feelings in the world when we finish our first quilt, isn’t it?! I love the front of the quilt…

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2 bindings that divide quilters into 2 groups

Next step – binding Yesterday I fused down all of my applique pieces and free motion machine quilted the sunflower quilt. Last night I took it off of the quilting frame and trimmed the excess batting and backing from the quilt. Now it’s time to finish it up! Today I’m…

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Consider these 4 before binding your quilt

The ultimate finish to any quilt—binding! These are the last few days of the year and I’m celebrating the past year by finishing a quilt I’m making for charity. I’m part of a group that makes over 200 quilts a year that are donated to different organizations in our city.…

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