Is this Cheating...
#201
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Missouri
Posts: 192
This is done in several ways, but that is the way I do most of mineand nobody has ever been critical of the way it looks. You've heard of "Different strokes for different folks" More important that whoever gets your quilt enjoys it.
#202
Super Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 7,583
I've finished my quilts the same way. I've tied a lot of my quilts too. They last just as long and they mean just as much to the people I give them to as the ones I have quilted on my sewing machine.
#203
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Clifton NJ
Posts: 129
This works well on something that will not get alot of daily use such as a wall hanging or ruinner .This method is sometimes called hemming a quilt. The abrasiveness of the batting against the fold will wear out more quickly than a true double binding on a quilt that is used as a blanket.
#204
You are not cheating, it's a very old and frugal way of binding a quilt. To be honest I can't even do it that way. The other way just seems easier to to. Hang in there girl, do what you like with your quilt.
#205
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Galveston Texas
Posts: 1,596
I just saw a quote somewhere that said: Do not let anyone write your script (for life). The quilts you make are your to do any way you want. Next time your Mom starts on you when she calls, just say (in a nice tone Mom, I've got to go and make an excuse like: a pot is boiling over or someones at the door or I've got company or ------. And always remember she is miserable and probably can't help herself. Many hugs to you.
#206
Thank you for the idea. I always put binding on. I never even thought or knew of the fold over method. I am going to try it, don't think it would be cheating. Sorry your mom upsets you so, as you said, just rise above it.
#207
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Western Washington
Posts: 154
I have a friend who is a master quilter, who also judges at a fair in a nearby country. I wanted to bind one of my quilts that way, her comment was many of the top quilters at the fair she judges use the backing around as their binding.
Negative mothers are a pain. Been there!!
Negative mothers are a pain. Been there!!
#209
Originally Posted by Airwick156
Maybe if I fix me a cup of hot tea that will help. LOL :) Thanks for letting me vent.
You recognize that what she says isn't really valid, why would you listen to her opinion.
#210
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Central Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Posts: 7,695
You just need to remember that they are your quilts. YOUR QUILTS! I tie some of mine, I hand quilt some, machine quilt some and pay someone else to quilt some of them. I am a quilter, so are you. 'Nuff said. Continue to make YOU happy. It is all you can do. :thumbup:
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