I knew today would be a binding day today. For some reason this batik has always been one of my favorites. It is from at least 12 years ago and I think longer than that.I had originally thought that I was going to bind this quilt with strips from a lot of different batiks, but when I started looking I found this one and knew it was going to work with both the front and the back.
I only got one side hand sewn and started a second side and then I knew I was done for the day.
That batik was also my favorite! I think have a few small scraps left. I was very frugal in using it - it was one of those pieces that was too pretty to use. It did make beautiful binding!
Yes, that fabric definitely looks perfect for both the front and the back. I don't particularly like making binding (the sewing the strips together part - not sure why), but I LOVE the hand sewing part. I'm binding my class wallhanging right now and am almost done.
Very pretty...and I'm happy to see you try to get a binding that matches the front AND the back. Lots of quilters I know think I am nuts to try to match both sides as they say the back won't be seen anyway. I STILL like the binding to match both side...regardless of what they say!!! LOL
I love your batiks, but the one time I used some on a quilt back, I thought it was terribly difficult to hand-sew through just that single layer of batik. Do you find them harder to get your needle through? Or was I just unlucky in the piece I used?
Well heck yee-ow it works...that is great fabric...are you stingy with it? Do you have 'workers' today....I was thinking of your earlier this morning wondring if all was going well??
Hi Wanda, Wow, isn't it amazing how a batik can pick up so many colors in a quilt and look "perfect"? I think I like it better as a binding than if you used bigger hunks in a quilt. Vicky F
I had originally thought that I was going to bind this quilt with strips from a lot of different batiks, but when I started looking I found this one and knew it was going to work with both the front and the back.
I only got one side hand sewn and started a second side and then I knew I was done for the day.
That batik was also my favorite! I think have a few small scraps left. I was very frugal in using it - it was one of those pieces that was too pretty to use. It did make beautiful binding!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great choice for binding!
ReplyDeleteIt is a gorgeous choice! I need to declare a binding week, and do some of mine.
ReplyDeleteThis fabric is just a fabulous choice for binding. Not to mention that I just love the fabric on its own.
ReplyDeleteYes, that fabric definitely looks perfect for both the front and the back. I don't particularly like making binding (the sewing the strips together part - not sure why), but I LOVE the hand sewing part. I'm binding my class wallhanging right now and am almost done.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty...and I'm happy to see you try to get a binding that matches the front AND the back. Lots of quilters I know think I am nuts to try to match both sides as they say the back won't be seen anyway. I STILL like the binding to match both side...regardless of what they say!!! LOL
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous fabric, looks great as the binding
ReplyDeletethe batik is wonderful, but i cannot tear my eyes away from your backing!!!! LOVE that! Is that a new fabric line, or older?
ReplyDeleteI am crazy for that backing as well.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fabric! Great match! I love your back fabric. It's very soft and pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love your batiks, but the one time I used some on a quilt back, I thought it was terribly difficult to hand-sew through just that single layer of batik. Do you find them harder to get your needle through? Or was I just unlucky in the piece I used?
ReplyDeleteI can see why it is one of your favorite batik pieces. The ferns are a bonus with those wonderful colors.
ReplyDeleteAnother great post today... I am so happy you a blog, it always makes my day.
J~MT
Well heck yee-ow it works...that is great fabric...are you stingy
ReplyDeletewith it?
Do you have 'workers' today....I was thinking of your earlier this morning wondring if all was going well??
That is a great fabric for binding your quilt. It matches and blends with all the colors.
ReplyDeleteAnd you got to use it up!! Congrats :o) And it looks good too. Love your blog Amie
ReplyDeleteHi Wanda,
ReplyDeleteWow, isn't it amazing how a batik can pick up so many colors in a quilt and look "perfect"? I think I like it better as a binding than if you used bigger hunks in a quilt.
Vicky F
What a gorgeous batik -- and so perfect for binding that quilt!!
ReplyDeleteI love batiks and yours makes a great binding.
ReplyDeleteThat backing fabric is beautiful! WHat a great print and those colors!
SheilaC
You are right on, once again! Perfect binding for such an amazing quilt! OK...THIS one is now my favorite!
ReplyDeleteThe batik is a great choice for the binding, it really works well with the other colours you have in the quilt.
ReplyDeleteI love that batik.
ReplyDeleteKaren
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Love your binding fabric. I have it, too!
ReplyDeletettfn :) Yuki