What is it about bindings anyway? Gosh they are tedious. I have a massive quilt give away planned for my family this Christmas, and the writing is on the wall: if I don't get cracking on the bindings these quilts won't be ready. I have the eight you see in this photo, four more not pictured and two that I am working on. Not good. I have a feeling that I need to do nothing else but bindings from now until Christmas!
I am so glad you all seemed to enjoy the book reviews this week. I got a lot of responses and also some good recommendations.
Any fun plans for the weekend? My family's annual Halloween Bash is on for Saturday night, and I have my costume all ready to go. Let's just say it is incendiary. Wait until you see it, you will die laughing. As usual I have chosen to be ridiculous rather than glamorous. Whatever you are up to, have a safe and fun time.
36 responses to “Better Get Busy”
I’ve been making myself sit down and do bindings too. If only someone would make the bindings for me, and attach to the quilt, I would happily spend my evenings hand sewing the other side down. I know it can all be done my machine, but I rather enjoy the hand sewing part. I’ve finished 4 this week…2 big quilts to go! Looking forward to the Halloween party pics!
I’ve been making myself sit down and do bindings too. If only someone would make the bindings for me, and attach to the quilt, I would happily spend my evenings hand sewing the other side down. I know it can all be done my machine, but I rather enjoy the hand sewing part. I’ve finished 4 this week…2 big quilts to go! Looking forward to the Halloween party pics!
I’ve been making myself sit down and do bindings too. If only someone would make the bindings for me, and attach to the quilt, I would happily spend my evenings hand sewing the other side down. I know it can all be done my machine, but I rather enjoy the hand sewing part. I’ve finished 4 this week…2 big quilts to go! Looking forward to the Halloween party pics!
Binding is my least favorite thing to do. I too have a couple of gifts that need finishing but I don’t have as many as you do for gifting.
Binding is my least favorite thing to do. I too have a couple of gifts that need finishing but I don’t have as many as you do for gifting.
Binding is my least favorite thing to do. I too have a couple of gifts that need finishing but I don’t have as many as you do for gifting.
Binding. Boring. Tedious. Necessary evil I guess. Think how happy you are going to make your recipients! Good luck.
Mary
Binding. Boring. Tedious. Necessary evil I guess. Think how happy you are going to make your recipients! Good luck.
Mary
Binding. Boring. Tedious. Necessary evil I guess. Think how happy you are going to make your recipients! Good luck.
Mary
You quilts to bind look so pretty all piled up together! I have a feeling you’ll get them bound with time to spare. Enjoy the family celebration this week-end!
You quilts to bind look so pretty all piled up together! I have a feeling you’ll get them bound with time to spare. Enjoy the family celebration this week-end!
You quilts to bind look so pretty all piled up together! I have a feeling you’ll get them bound with time to spare. Enjoy the family celebration this week-end!
Bindings….I love them! Its my second favorite part of making a quilt cause now it is done and I can step away and look at what has been playing in my head since I started it. Audio books help a lot with this final step also. Actually Audio books help with everything but the math of doing a quilt. lol
Bindings….I love them! Its my second favorite part of making a quilt cause now it is done and I can step away and look at what has been playing in my head since I started it. Audio books help a lot with this final step also. Actually Audio books help with everything but the math of doing a quilt. lol
Bindings….I love them! Its my second favorite part of making a quilt cause now it is done and I can step away and look at what has been playing in my head since I started it. Audio books help a lot with this final step also. Actually Audio books help with everything but the math of doing a quilt. lol
I love hand sewing binding – too bad we don’t live closer, I would love to help you on your bindings.
I love hand sewing binding – too bad we don’t live closer, I would love to help you on your bindings.
I love hand sewing binding – too bad we don’t live closer, I would love to help you on your bindings.
Sewing bindings one is actually okay for me as long as there is a good TV show or DVD. But then I’ve never had to sew as many bindings as you have … good luck and a glass of wine.
Sewing bindings one is actually okay for me as long as there is a good TV show or DVD. But then I’ve never had to sew as many bindings as you have … good luck and a glass of wine.
Sewing bindings one is actually okay for me as long as there is a good TV show or DVD. But then I’ve never had to sew as many bindings as you have … good luck and a glass of wine.
Oh I wish I had your problem, I enjoy bindings.
Can’t wait to see your costume. I’m going to be “elf on the shelf”.
Oh I wish I had your problem, I enjoy bindings.
Can’t wait to see your costume. I’m going to be “elf on the shelf”.
Oh I wish I had your problem, I enjoy bindings.
Can’t wait to see your costume. I’m going to be “elf on the shelf”.
yep, working on xmas binding here, too. ;p
yep, working on xmas binding here, too. ;p
yep, working on xmas binding here, too. ;p
How about using a decorative machine stitch to sew the bindings on? I’m going to try it tonight on a tablerunner. I think it’ll look cute, and it will certainly be quicker!
How about using a decorative machine stitch to sew the bindings on? I’m going to try it tonight on a tablerunner. I think it’ll look cute, and it will certainly be quicker!
How about using a decorative machine stitch to sew the bindings on? I’m going to try it tonight on a tablerunner. I think it’ll look cute, and it will certainly be quicker!
What a nice stack of quilts you have for Christmas! Can’t wait to see your costume and decorations, you always have the best costumes 🙂
What a nice stack of quilts you have for Christmas! Can’t wait to see your costume and decorations, you always have the best costumes 🙂
What a nice stack of quilts you have for Christmas! Can’t wait to see your costume and decorations, you always have the best costumes 🙂
Nothing is more satisfying than a completed project. Don’t forget to add the label.
Nothing is more satisfying than a completed project. Don’t forget to add the label.
Nothing is more satisfying than a completed project. Don’t forget to add the label.