I’ve finished this quilt. Here is the back …
Category Archives: Quilting
Binding
I’m binding this quilt. I’m using the same technique as last time …
- Attach the binding to the back of the quilt.
- Fold to the front and top stitch close to the edge of the fold.
This time I used 2.5 inch strips rather than 2. Just because I had 2.5 inch strips left over from cutting the quilt pieces. It does seem to make things less tight.
I also like to zig zag in the seam allowance once I’ve attached the binding to the back. It just flattens everything and makes for a nicer binding.
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Quilting Again
I’ve begun quiting this quilt – I’m free-motion quilting using a double heart pattern (it’s from Quilting Arts magazine June July 2011). See below
It’s coming together quite nicely, but I have trouble covering the quilt in a fluid direction (I have to stop and start).
Filed under Free Motion Quilting, Inspiration, Quilting
Joining Wadding
I like to join pieces of wadding (or quilt batting) together – it’s such a waste throwing out the off-cuts.
I abut the two pieces together – no overlapping and join them with a zig zag stitch. I use a multiple zig zag, but I’m sure a normal zig zag would work as well.
I’ve used this method several times and had no problems with the wadding coming apart or shifting. You just want to make sure there isn’t any lumps along the join (no overlapping)
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Dino Quilt is Finished
I finished my Dino Quilt. Above is the front and below is the back.
I free-motion quilted it using a stippling pattern. I found this to be quite tricky simply because of the size of the quilt, but in the end I’m pleased with the results. As always, I could do with more practice.
I tried a new binding technique. I remembered what happened last time and followed my own advice. I cut the binding strips 2 inches wide, attached them to the back first and then machine sewed them to the front.
Still not completely perfect, but I am happy with the results.
Filed under Free Motion Quilting, Patchwork, Quilting
The Quilting is Finished
I finished quilting the Dino Quilt – the above image is of the back. I stippled it, but I don’t think I pinned it enough – there seems to be a bit of shifting.
Onto binding and labelling.
Filed under Free Motion Quilting, Quilting
Quilting
I’ve started quilting. I’m stippling this one. I’m finding it physically quite challenging – manipulating all of the fabric and then bits fall of the table and drag on the needle. It is still probably the best part of the quilting process.
Filed under Free Motion Quilting, Patchwork, Quilting
Pinning, Pinning, Pinning
I’ve been pinning this quilt – took ages and I jabbed myself with pins more times than I care to remember. And in the end I didn’t make the backing big enough and I need to add another strip.
Quilt Progress
I’ve begun the new quilt.
It has been crazy hot here for the last few days and Miss A has an ear infection, which has ruled out swimming. As you can imagine that has made for a pretty tricky week – there has been movies and shopping (both air conditioned) and play-dates, but finally today she was allowed back into the pool.