You see this quilt was sitting there needing to have a binding. There was a Kaffe fabric that looked interesting in my stash so I decided to use it for the binding.
The selvedge print proclaims that it is Mirage 104.
Since most of the print fabric in the patchwork is Kaffe fabric, I thought this would be appropriate.
So, cutting off an appropriate amount of fabric, then ironing it nice and flat (not that it looks that way in the picture!) I proceeded to cut the binding on a bias. I confess to loving a bias cut stripe as
binding on a quilt. But this isn't a regular stripe so how would it work? The way
to find that out is just to try it.
I sewed the pieces together and then pressed it in half. I sewed it to the front of the quilt and folded
it over the edge. OOoooh pretty! So I proceeded to sew it to the back.
Now the "edgy" binding is on the EDGE of this fun, colorful, happy quilt.
I think it adds an edgy pop of color and movement to the binding. Next up, it will get
the spa wash and heat treatment (machine washed and machine dried.)
Then I will do a glamour shoot when the weather permits.
Until Next Time,
Stay Creative
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12 comments:
Perfect!
This is beautiful!! Looking forward to seeing it all after a visit to the spa.
Good choice! Looking forward to seeing the quilt!
That binding so beautiful and adds a lot to the quilt!!!
WOW! It is simply gorgeous!
The fabric is perfect for binding that quilt. Gorgeous!
Such a cool binding fabric!!
Kathleen - kakingsbury at verizon dot net
That binding is SO PERFECT!! - ;))
What a great idea...I love that binding!
THIS--!!! Made my day. Love it Gene! (and the title is so witty too, grin!)
Nice binding!
Great binding choice!
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