I REALLY hate doing
#21
Um.... I don't much like piecing. Specifically when it gets to the point where blocks are done, and it's time to do sashing/borders. I don't have the best sewing space for handling large expanses of fabric, so it can be frustrating, and the chance of catching a fold under the presser foot or rolling my chair over the quilt top is always a concern.
I love handwork of all kinds, and I've never tried hand-piecing a top. I think that will be on my radar in the near future. That, and wholecloths. ;)
I love handwork of all kinds, and I've never tried hand-piecing a top. I think that will be on my radar in the near future. That, and wholecloths. ;)
#24
I save the binding to do at times when I don't feel up to climbing the stairs. I find that it is a positive thing then. I am finishing quilts. I also do my binding while riding in the car. It is better to do that in the winter than the summer though!
#26
I too do not like doing binding. By the time I get to it I am already cutting out and moving on to my next project. I have a lot of UFOs that just need binding. My BFF just told me today that her 90 year old mother said she would be happy to do all my handwork......yipppeeee!!! I told her I wouldn't think of her doing it without my paying her but she wouldn't hear of it. I know she loves candy so I may drop off my projects with bags of her fav candy as payment. We both win!
#27
Originally Posted by orangeroom
I feel your pain about the binding. I decided a long time ago that after I had all the materials cut for the top and backing, I'd cut, sew, iron and store the binding material. It's worked well as I'm still in that 'go, go, go mentality!' Then when I come home from quilting the layers I sit down that day and machine sew on the binding. I look forward to hand sewing on the back side of the binding while watching tv.
I despise having to use the seem ripper when I've messed up and sewn something wrong.
I despise having to use the seem ripper when I've messed up and sewn something wrong.
Just do it!! you know you're so happy when your finished sewing it to the front!! :thumbup:
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