Some movement... walk, a swim, stretching, playing, yoga.
And sewing.
Every day, for thirty days.
He's right. I should be happy with my choice, and there's no rush.
In the meantime, I might just cut and press some fat quarters for a Christmas gift(s) project.
I am so eager for this evening, when the children and Geoff are home... it's one of those times, one of those days, when I am certain that being together will be the most comforting and enjoyable thing I can imagine. Well, yes, in fact that is how I always feel.
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Hi Natalie!! I am impressed at your commitment! Way to go! And a wise woman you are to get that from a wise kitty.
You'll have longer life with a double fold binding that you make yourself. It doesn't have to be bias cut since you have a square/rectangular quilt. Plus once you machine sew the first side you'll have more time to hand sew the back side of the binding down. Very cute quilt!
It was worth sitting on... to get your expert advice. Thank you, Tami. So, a 'double fold' binding... is that the one I can make with that kind of smashed conical metal device that you pull the strip of fabric through?
I wonder if mine is big enough...
You're sweet Theresa. I am enjoying myself too much for it to feel like a commitment. Now if I said "manage paperwork, everyday, for thirty days," THAT would blow people's minds! hahahaha
Nope, you don't have to have the metal device. Just cut your strips of binding (2 1/4" or 2 3/8" is a nice width just pick one or the other). Fold it in half and iron as you go so that it now measures 1 1/8" or 1 3/16" width. Take the cut edge and place it on the cut edge of your quilt top (front side) and sew with a 1/4" seam allowance. Fold it to the back, pin in place and hand sew it down. Here's a great tutorial for it: http://www.heatherbaileydesign.com/HB_QuiltBinding.pdf
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