I started this little quilt in June, 2012, for our Free Motion Quilting Challenge. Our teacher was Cindy Needham. I had the border and binding to finish, and FINALLY got that done!!! I may be naming it Flo. The design seems to flow, and then I thought about naming it after my husbands Aunt Flo who passed away several months ago. We loved her dearly and miss her much!
So, I wanted to show you the double binding I put on this. Someone, somewhere, at some time that I cannot remember now, posted a tutorial by Aunt Marti and a double binding tutorial. You can find it at here at
Tuesday Tutorial:Susie's Magic Binding which is in "Thirteen in '13! UFO Challenge blog by Aunt Marti!! That was a mouthful!! The complete instructions are there for you!!! She has a really nice blog too, so check it out when you have time!!
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| Before binding, but after machine quilting the border |
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| This binding uses two fabrics. The wider fabric on the left is the accent and will show up as a little flange or edge |
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Now I need to sew the strips short edge to short edge, then sew the two long pieces together.
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Sewing the binding to the back of the quilt.
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| I always use my walking foot to apply the binding. It goes on so much nicer that way!!! |
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| When I get to the hanging sleeve, I pin it well before going any further |
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| All pinned and ready to continue |
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| You apply the binding exactly like any other binding |
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| Perfect corner!! :^) |
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| Binding on, and pressed lightly. I've never done that, but that was Aunt Marti's suggestion and it does help when you are turning the binding to the front. |
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| And the front, all pinned and ready to machine stitch down. |
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| And now, you machine stitch it down! A huge time saver for sure. Stitching in the ditch !! Awesome!!! |
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I love the look of the "double" binding!!! What a fabulous technique for sewing a fancy binding on!!
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Well that's it for today. Have a lovely day, take care, Happy Quilting, and keep those seam rippers sharp, I know mine are as I put them in use last night!!! Martha
What a stunning job you did!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish, and thanks for sharing the link for the double binding tutorial!
ReplyDeleteWow!!!! Your quilting is over-the-top gorgeous!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is fabulous! Quilting is beautiful and the color scheme really harmonious.
ReplyDeleteThat little quilt is stunning, I love the double binding, I have seen it done before but have never tried it myself, it really does finish the quilt.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for such kind comments!!! It was a fun quilt to make and the binding was so easy to do. I will have to use this technique more often!!
ReplyDeleteFlo is absolutely beautiful. I do so hope you'll enter this quilt in a show. Overall design, movement, colors just draw in my eye to enjoy the texture and creativity. Love it!
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Hi Martha! Congratulations on getting it D.O.N.E.! Feels good, huh? Last year I asked your permission to share a copy of your work in my Designs Workshops...and I have. Everyone is blown away by your fabulous quilting...thank you for inspiring ALL of us! Big Hugs, Cindy :)
ReplyDeleteThis is just stunning, Martha! I love it, and would be interested in trying not only the center quilting study, but that double binding with the piped edge! Such an attractive piece; it looks a little Zen-doodly!
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