Can anybody help me with this tabletopper
02-20-2012, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
here's a great video by Marcia Baker of Alicia's Attic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VGNcDoI-R8
02-20-2012, 10:10 PM
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Don't bind it, i created a great Bargello table runner with a stair step edge, sew the backing fabric to the quilt top right sides together and then turn right side out, just an idea, not every quilt has to have a binding.
02-20-2012, 10:52 PM
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02-21-2012, 12:23 AM
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That is a very nice quilt and worth the work to make it "right". Go to youtube and see the binding demos. You will be much happier if you take this binding off and start over. In some places, you have sorta gathered the binding onto the quilt. Be sure your binding is starched and pressed before you add it.
02-21-2012, 03:41 AM
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I had a problem similar to this one. When I pinned down for quilting it, I started dead center (or in that area) and worked from side to side pushing my fabric (TBB&B - top, back and batting and border) to the sides and top. then when it came time to sew the binding down, everything was straight and even. Hope that helps! Edie
02-21-2012, 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by DogHouseMom
Is the binding bias or straight cut?
If you bias cut the binding you'll have an easier time with the fold on the inside corner and you won't have to clip them like you did.
Also, it looks like you machine stitched the front of the binding, I'm "guessing" you attempted to fold the binding and stitch both front and back at the same time?? Correct me if I'm wrong. But I think this is why you are getting the ripples because you are trying to hold both sides of the binding taught and sew at the same time - and stretching the quilt in the process.
At a minimum you are going to have rip the binding off and make a new one, preferably a bias cut binding so you can turn those inside corners.
Once you have the binding off take a look at the quilt to see if those edges are still rippled. If they are, you should probably block it to get it to lay straight again. I'll be honest, blocking something that shape isn't a chore I relish
When you attach the new binding, sew it to the front first by machine, then fold it over to the back and by hand, whip stitch it to the back. I think with the number of corners you have this will be the easiest and most accurate method to bind.
If you bias cut the binding you'll have an easier time with the fold on the inside corner and you won't have to clip them like you did.
Also, it looks like you machine stitched the front of the binding, I'm "guessing" you attempted to fold the binding and stitch both front and back at the same time?? Correct me if I'm wrong. But I think this is why you are getting the ripples because you are trying to hold both sides of the binding taught and sew at the same time - and stretching the quilt in the process.
At a minimum you are going to have rip the binding off and make a new one, preferably a bias cut binding so you can turn those inside corners.
Once you have the binding off take a look at the quilt to see if those edges are still rippled. If they are, you should probably block it to get it to lay straight again. I'll be honest, blocking something that shape isn't a chore I relish
When you attach the new binding, sew it to the front first by machine, then fold it over to the back and by hand, whip stitch it to the back. I think with the number of corners you have this will be the easiest and most accurate method to bind.
02-21-2012, 04:25 AM
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Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
here's a great video by Marcia Baker of Alicia's Attic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VGNcDoI-R8
What an awesome tutorial !! Thanks for sharing it with us. I would like that printable 4-page copy of that tutorial. Will have to investigate to see how to get it.
02-21-2012, 04:37 AM
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Originally Posted by pinkberrykay
My first thought was bias binding as well. Also check out Sharon Schambers binding the angels youtube video. I just used her technique and it is absolutely amazing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2hWQ5-ZccE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2hWQ5-ZccE
02-21-2012, 04:38 AM
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Originally Posted by cinnya
I made this for a friend and everything went well until I had to add the binding.
I cannot figure out how to get the binding into the sharp corners. you can see how it ripples if I leave it in one piece, I cut the binding on one side just to see if it would lay straight.
I don't have a pattern I can follow, just seen this runner in a picture.
Needless to say I am so frustrated, I would like to make her another one, because I will not give this one to her.
She doesn't know she is getting one, so I have time to make a new one, if I can get the binding right.
Arghhhhh I meant to post that in the main forum...sorry
I cannot figure out how to get the binding into the sharp corners. you can see how it ripples if I leave it in one piece, I cut the binding on one side just to see if it would lay straight.
I don't have a pattern I can follow, just seen this runner in a picture.
Needless to say I am so frustrated, I would like to make her another one, because I will not give this one to her.
She doesn't know she is getting one, so I have time to make a new one, if I can get the binding right.
Arghhhhh I meant to post that in the main forum...sorry
02-21-2012, 04:51 AM
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that is a really beautiful topper! i think you will get the binding right and your friend will love it. i am a new sewer/quilter and you should see the mess i am trying to quilt now!! i don't know what i am doing but am real glad i have FIVE seam rippers. that is my plan for today - seam ripping. just remember - never quit and this is just a way to learn. i understand frustration after you work so hard to make it right, but don't be hard on yourself for imperfections in your quilt. it is all good! i am way too new to this to give you actual advice that you can use to fix the binding but thank the lord there are so many good quilters here that are willing to help! good luck !!
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