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Monday, December 10, 2012

Quilting and binding.......

This is the backing fabric I chose for the Christmas quilt.  I bought it on sale last year.  It was cold and rainy yesterday so it was a perfect day to do the quilting.
The quilt top was 50" wide so I had to piece the backing.  I also had some triangles left over plus a piece of the first border fabric so I made a zig zag strip to insert.  It reminds me of a Slinky toy stretched out.
I decided to use this old Jinny Beyer paisley for the binding.  I didn't want to emphasize the red or the green so this was a good mix.
I will take a photo of the finished quilt when I'm done with the hand stitching on the binding.
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20 comments:

  1. HollyMDecember 10, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    The backing fabric is really neat and I love the zig zag bit! Will you be snuggling under this quilt?

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  2. Frog QuilterDecember 10, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    Love all your fabric choices. The design on the backing is cool. Use it if you have it!!! The fabric.

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  3. One Minnesota QuilterDecember 10, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Perfect backing! I really like the "zipper" insert - fun!

    Judy

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  4. Taos SunflowerDecember 10, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Great backing!

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  5. Susan RDecember 10, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    Ohhhh I can't wait to see this quilt when its finished. I was in awe of your FMQ (love the variegated thread color.)

    I'm so happy that you're feeling better.

    Susan

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  6. Needled MomDecember 10, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    Great back with the zig zag!! The binding fabric is perfect.

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  7. QuiltdivajulieDecember 10, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    LOVE the back fabric and the zig zag insert!

    FUN!!

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  8. suemacDecember 10, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    I love how the backing turned out. It makes the quilt reversible since it is so cute.

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  9. JJMDecember 10, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Love your post today, will look forward to seeing your completed Christmas quilt. Such fun backing fabric, plus your 'slinky insert', paisley binding, all stitched together to make another fabulous festive Christmas quilt.

    J~MT

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  10. SharonDecember 10, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    What a great back! Yes it does look like a slinky. I love your thread choice on this, it adds a little punch to the fabric.

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  11. CathiDecember 10, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    I love that backing! The fabric you chose for the binding is fabulous.

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  12. Elsie MontgomeryDecember 10, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    The binding is amazing... gives a richness. Nice. Again...!

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  13. Elaine/Muddling ThroughDecember 10, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    I love the backing piecing. Just makes an extra element of fun! Really pretty in all its components.

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  14. LynneDecember 10, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    What a great fabric and and a neat solution to piecing!

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  15. MichelleDecember 10, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    The fabric is great and that pieced strip adds a lot of zing -- I love it!

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  16. Angel, Kirby and MaxDecember 10, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    I like the binding fabric! It is the right mix.

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  17. SheilaDecember 10, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    Pretty backing and beautiful binding.

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  18. feliceDecember 11, 2012 at 12:07 AM

    i love the binding!

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  19. Patty AshworthDecember 11, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    The backing is actually a "Modern Quilt". New thing! Got to try some.

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  20. MaryDecember 11, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    I absolutely love the backing on this quilt.

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