Tried Something New

[grammy65]

I'm sure I have shown this quilt before. I finally got the binding on. Because I had Minkee on the back, I was concerned about handstitching the binding on the back. I would like to machine stitch the binding on baby quilts just because they get so much use. But I hate that little flap you sometimes get. So thought I would try something different....for me anyway.

I sewed the binding on to the back and brought it around to the front. Then I used a little decorative stitch to stitch it down. It didn't turn out too bad. The edges are a little stiffer than I prefer, but with use I'm sure they will soften. It takes a while to do the decorative stitches...but is still faster than doing it by hand. I may do this on other baby quilts.

This is the quilt....Trip Around the World






This is the back...






This is the front...







Also...before this silly cold, I finished up the one class project from my quilt retreat. The blocks are from the Nickel Quilt book....





Looking forward to doing another Minkee-backed quilt. Promised my DGD that I would put Minkee on the back of the one she pieced by herself.

Diane

[Cathy32078]

I LOVE your quilt with the Minkee. Can you believe Ihave never found any Minkee around here so I can feel of it????? I keep looking at ever store I go to. Your idea worked beautifully!~ And I really love your Retreat project! Beautiful.

Cathy

[Littlebit]

Beautiful Diane - what a great idea
Michelle

[Evie]

Beautiful job! I never thought of the decorative stitch before on the binding but it adds a special touch and they will never know unless you tell them that you were just trying to find an easier way. I'm going to try this next time.

Smart idea!

[cyberspacequilter]

I love it all. Thanks for sharing.
Cyber-Sue

[nanjam62]

I love the quilt and the binding looks great. I tried that one time but the stitch I tried was too dense and I didn't really like the looks of it but I really like that stitch you did and I have one similar that has stars instead of the hearts that would probably work well too. Thanks for sharing, I may try that on my next binding.

Great job.

Nancy

[Tulpje]

What a great idea of how to do the binding.
I will deffinitely try that technique.

I've never tried to do the 'Trip around the World' "yet", it looks pretty and comfy.

Love the class project also. Nice colors.

***Susanna***

[MastiffMomQlt]

It's so pretty!!! I usually machine stitch my bindings. It's so secure & I think it looks nice too!

Mastiff Mom--
Caren

[HomespunMary]

What an adorable quilt, and I love the idea of the decorative stitch to secure the binding! Have been thinking about it, but never dared to try. I think you've convinced me!

And, love the pattern for the block in the class project!

[grammy65]

Thanks for the nice comments guys. I must tell you....the color of the Minkee does not show up very well in this picture. It is a beautiful pale lime green. That doesn't sound very pretty, but it is about the same color as the lightest green in the fabric. I'm seriously thinking of getting a new camera. I have sent this one in twice to be worked on, and I'm still having trouble.

Diane