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Sunday, July 3, 2022

Binding choice dilemma............

I trimmed the African colorwash wall hanging and I knew I wanted a black binding but not a solid color because they tend to fade faster from any light source.  I thought this black with dark gray print was good and cut it and sewed the strips together and now I'm not sure.  It is almost too dull. 

It is just laying under the quilt, not sewn on.  Today with better lighting I'll look through my black with brown print fabrics.

I'm glad I got the lawn mowed yesterday since it looks like heat and rain could both be coming our way for a few days.

I have a new great-grandson who decided to make an early appearance.  He weighs 3 lb. and is doing well. He was born near midnight Sat/Sun so I haven't found out whether his birthday is July 1 or 2.
 

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13 comments:

  1. JulieroseJuly 3, 2022 at 5:55 AM

    Many congratulations on your new great-grandson--happy to hear he is doing well...;)))
    I like the dark gray binding. Sets it off really well... hugs, Julierose

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  2. Karen - Quilts...etc.July 3, 2022 at 7:31 AM

    oh my goodness only 3 pounds - how early was he? Hope all will be well.

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  3. DianeNJuly 3, 2022 at 8:07 AM

    Congratulations on your new great-grandson. I hope mother and baby are doing well.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 3, 2022 at 8:25 AM

    Congratulations to your family on the new baby! An exciting time for all - does he get a baby quilt? As a baby quilt maker myself I would be interested to see your no doubt more elevated version of a great-grandson quilt.

    ceci

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  5. JJMJuly 3, 2022 at 10:06 AM

    Baby Great Grandson is tiny and I assume still in the hospital to gain some weight. . . Good to hear, him and his mom are doing well.

    I know you’ll find the perfect binding in that awesome stash of yours.

    JJM

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  6. RachelJuly 3, 2022 at 11:37 AM

    I like your binding choice. If you want a bit more color, add a bit of piping/flange?

    And congratulations on the new great-grand.

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  7. ChrisJuly 3, 2022 at 12:35 PM

    Hi Wanda, I like how you audition binding fabrics, I do that too! I used to decide ahead of Tim but I really like to see how the quilt turns out before choosing. Congratulations on your new great grandchild! Hope you have a happy 4th!

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  8. Vicki WJuly 3, 2022 at 12:39 PM

    Congratulations on your new family member! Black with brown might be a better choice for the binding but deciding to quilt the zebra stripes was a brilliant choice!

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  9. AnonymousJuly 3, 2022 at 12:48 PM

    Happy for your very little Great-Grand Son!!!
    Happy Fourth of July!!
    Happy quilting & I would like to see that great-grandson's quilt too!

    Kay in Kansas:)

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  10. Linda SwanekampJuly 3, 2022 at 2:39 PM

    Prayers that the little one is able to grow strong and healthy since his early appearance. Hard to tell about the binding, I am sure it will be fine.

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  11. JustGailJuly 4, 2022 at 8:29 AM

    I'd forgotten about using the fabric itself as a quilting pattern, thanks for the reminder to consider that option.

    Congratulations on the great-grandson! Hope all goes well for the little guy, and Mom & Dad also.

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  12. patty a.July 5, 2022 at 9:04 AM

    Congratulations on the new great grandson. Three pounds is small! I remember when my son's twin girls were born and how tiny they were - both less than 3 each! They are now 11 and normal sized kids.

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  13. Grams JeanJuly 10, 2022 at 12:11 AM

    I always loved that swirl print. Looks great to me.

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