quilt binding question updated with picures on page 2
02-16-2008, 07:47 AM
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One thing I found out about the fusible thread (the not so fun way) is, if it is going to show anywhere it does have a shiny appearance, which I guess is suppose to be clear but you can see it somewhat. Sew you still want to make sure your stitches are not seen.
02-16-2008, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by sandpat
ccbear~ what a great wall hanging! If the quilt looks that good..u did great!
02-16-2008, 09:25 PM
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Here is the pic of the quilt top. I'll repost it again just as soon as I get the binding on which will hopefully be tomorrow or Monday.
blue and yellow quilt top
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02-18-2008, 08:00 PM
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Hey! What a good looking quilt! Now that looks very familiar. I believe we've used a lot of the same fabrics. I made my table runner for my mother-in-law and she would drool and beg for your quilt if she saw it. It matches her kitchen perfectly. :lol: I'll post a picture of what I made her below. I'm planning on quilting it next week and getting it to her for her birthday.
~Tiffany
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02-18-2008, 08:26 PM
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Rose, Well I did what the package said and put the fusible thread in the bobbin and stitched. It actually worked great except in a few areas where you could see the shiny glint. But I actually do mine the same way you do except I use steam a seam instead of fusible thread, and do my back binding with it and then do the front binding of my quilt by sewing same as you. Same thing but I wonder which is cheaper? Hmmmm But I did like putting the fusible thread in the bobbin because it actually saves you the step of doing the back binding. Just have to get better at it. :wink:
02-19-2008, 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by lisae
I cut my binding strips 2 and a quarter inches. I then fold strip in half, with the raw edges matching. I do this because the binding is normally the first part of a quilt to show wear. I sew it on by machine, then hand sew it to the back. I like the way that looks best.
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