Wednesday, January 25, 2012

tip #16 cutting and storing extra binding

I am working on the binding of a quilt which I love the backing as much as the front.
These Alexander Henry fairies were so wonderful.




Tip: I use bias bindings because I like how they look and feel. But, they are a pain to cut. So, when I cut for an intended quilt, I cut extra that is ready to go for smaller projects as they come up. I store them on spent spools to keep them in good shape. For scrappy quilts I often use up several different extra pieces.
If I was a more organized person, I would pin to each spool the length of remaining binding. I'd rather live dangerously and see how far it goes.
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4 comments:

  1. regan1/25/12, 8:34 PM

    That's a great idea! I love that you put it on old spools, too! Thanks!

    And yeah.....live a little dangerously in the sewing room....you can't get into too much trouble there! lol

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  2. WhiteStone1/25/12, 9:45 PM

    Alexander Henry fabrics are always a favorite with me.
    Great idea to store binding on spent spools. I just tossed some last week. Waaaahhhh!

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  3. Klaske1/26/12, 3:06 AM

    Great idea!!
    Nice backing with de fairies.

    Greeting from Klaske (Dijkstra)

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  4. Jan1/26/12, 11:33 AM

    Well, now, that's a great idea! Fairies are super cute.

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