Do you ever...
#1
...make your binding even before you start on the actual quilt?
Today I found some of the black Kona cotton I bought for binding for another quilt I'm working on (currently on hiatus while working on the Slipknot quilt). I figured since I'm not working on the Kittie quilt and the Slipknot quilt needs binding that I could use the fabric for the Slipknot quilt instead. So I began to get ready to prewash it when it occured to me that I have yet to get the materials in my possession and therefore don't have anything even to make into a quilt to attach the binding to. lol.
Today I found some of the black Kona cotton I bought for binding for another quilt I'm working on (currently on hiatus while working on the Slipknot quilt). I figured since I'm not working on the Kittie quilt and the Slipknot quilt needs binding that I could use the fabric for the Slipknot quilt instead. So I began to get ready to prewash it when it occured to me that I have yet to get the materials in my possession and therefore don't have anything even to make into a quilt to attach the binding to. lol.
#2
I use a lot of Kona black for all kinds of purposes. I frequently just cut yards of it into strips, which are often used for binding. I also cut left over fabrics into strips and put into a big box for whatever they need to be used for. Does that count?
#4
I buy 2 yard pieces of various fabrics just for binding. We all know that sewing is our choice of therapy, and when I need a "fix" I will cut my fabric and make binding. After making the binding, I fanfold it, wrap a couple pieces of blue painters tape around it and keep in a bag by my machine. When it's time to bind a quilt, I usually have a binding I can use.
This kinda takes care of two things at once, I've got my sewing fix and binding. Win win situation.
This kinda takes care of two things at once, I've got my sewing fix and binding. Win win situation.
#9
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Originally Posted by cjk
I cut and make my binding when the mood strikes. I then wind them on an empty toilet paper roll. Then they are ready when I need them.
#10
Originally Posted by carhop
Originally Posted by cjk
I cut and make my binding when the mood strikes. I then wind them on an empty toilet paper roll. Then they are ready when I need them.
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