Suggestions Needed For a Binding
03-27-2017, 06:29 AM
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I don't have any solutions but looks like with all of the ideas from all of these great members you will figure it out. I just wanted to tell you that your sample is beautiful. I love the fabrics you chose. Amazing!
03-27-2017, 06:53 AM
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Very pretty. My first thought was to do a modified satin-type stitch in a heavier thread. Almost like a floss. The other thought was something like a ribbon that has a finished edge and could be attached to the fabric but slid under the white 'window' edge.
03-27-2017, 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by JENNR8R
I made this sample cathedral window to work out any problems before starting on a larger one. I'll probably put an embellishment in each intersection. My quandry is how to finish the edges.
There are too many layers of fabric to do a knife-edge binding. The edge is too thick with fabric layers to turn under, and I don't want to cut off the outer windows trying.
I hesitate to do a traditional double-fold binding because adding four more layers of fabric to the edges may be impossible to sew through. I don't think it would look good either.
Is there some sort of embroidery stitch that can be used to finish the edge? What type of thread/yarn would work best? What kind of needle? Could beads be added?
I'm glad that I made a sample. It's alot of work and fabric to make this pattern, and I'd be very frustrated if I couldn't figure out an attractive edge on a larger piece.
There are too many layers of fabric to do a knife-edge binding. The edge is too thick with fabric layers to turn under, and I don't want to cut off the outer windows trying.
I hesitate to do a traditional double-fold binding because adding four more layers of fabric to the edges may be impossible to sew through. I don't think it would look good either.
Is there some sort of embroidery stitch that can be used to finish the edge? What type of thread/yarn would work best? What kind of needle? Could beads be added?
I'm glad that I made a sample. It's alot of work and fabric to make this pattern, and I'd be very frustrated if I couldn't figure out an attractive edge on a larger piece.
03-27-2017, 08:33 PM
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Do you have enough space at the edges that you could slip in some piping? Then it would be "bound" but you'd only have to sew through through one extra layer. I think solid reddish orange piping would be great and let the windows get all the attention.
03-28-2017, 04:02 AM
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It is true that most cathedral window quilts do not have borders. Could you do a facing finish on your quilt. You stated that it has to have some kind of finish because of the construction technique you used. To do a facing finish you would stitch on a strip of about two inches (could be more or less) on the edges and turn it to the back and slip stitch it in place. Your quilt is beautiful; I really like the strong colored fabric you used.
03-28-2017, 01:56 PM
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Trim Edge
Here is how I ended up finishing the edge. I cut the batting off flush with the edge... trimmed the backing to 1/2" and folded it 1/4" and brought the backing up and around to cover the raw edges. I zig-zagged some trim to the mock binding and called it a day. I'll probably put some buttons in the intersections of the windows.
I'm going to use some of your ideas to construct the next one. Thanks for brainstorming with me.
I'm going to use some of your ideas to construct the next one. Thanks for brainstorming with me.
03-28-2017, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by JENNR8R
............ I'll probably put some buttons in the intersections of the windows.
I'm going to use some of your ideas to construct the next one. Thanks for brainstorming with me.
I'm going to use some of your ideas to construct the next one. Thanks for brainstorming with me.
Instead of buttons .... how about staying small and delicate and go with some tiny beads?
If you have some more of that edging, perhaps you could unthread some of it, and use the same beads?
Otherwise, my thoughts would be to stay small and delicate with either a coordinating pearlized bead, or a sparkly diamond like bead.
Always good to do a pilot project, when trying a new technique, just to see if it will work.
Or what challenges come ones way!
Looks like you have been able to think through your next and bigger project
and have ideas to spare now!
02-24-2018, 09:49 AM
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Here's a link to an article and instructions for a knife edge binding on "The Spruce" website:
https://www.thespruce.com/sew-knife-...inding-2821319
https://www.thespruce.com/sew-knife-...inding-2821319
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