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Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
(Post 4988394)
here's a great video by Marcia Baker of Alicia's Attic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VGNcDoI-R8
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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.
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Have a look at this: http://www.ehow.com/how_4449767_sew-curves.html
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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.
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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
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Originally Posted by DogHouseMom
(Post 4988234)
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. |
Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
(Post 4988394)
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. |
Originally Posted by pinkberrykay
(Post 4988470)
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 |
Originally Posted by cinnya
(Post 4988163)
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 |
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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I heard you can get something like this at Joanns on line, search glue bottles and it should come up.
Originally Posted by Digitabulist
(Post 4994008)
Where do you get that tip that she uses on her washable Elmer's Glue bottle? This is a very interesting technique that I'd like to try on my next top.
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As all have said not to throw it in and do another, and to steam it into submission, I guess I have nothing more to say. I do like it.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vci9-li3aYU
This is the best tute I've seen on binding and corners. (Maybe someone else has posted it, but I don't have time this morning to read all the answers.) |
No help to offer, but it sure is beautiful!
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That WAS a great video....THANKS Quiltnnan!
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Check out this web site for Heirloom Creations. They have a good You Tube film on an angle finder. Sarah shows you how to use it for any angle for binding. It's a good one. http://blog.heirloomcreations.net/?u...m_medium=email
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PS...
One of the GREATEST things my quilting mentor EVER taught me is to patiently tear stuff apart and reconstruct. Yes, it's VERY discouraging, but that's how we learn. I had a major disaster awhile back and thought I had totally ruined a beautiful block. I showed it to a friend who's helped me learn to quilt and when she told me to rip out my LARGE mistake and just rebuild the block I thought she was crazy. I went home...thought...what the heck...the block is ruined so may as well SEE if I can actually reconstruct the block. IT WORKED.. I was beyond pleased as I was totally OUT of the fabric I had made the block from, and the fabric was from my stash so not like I could go somewhere, pick up some more fabric and make another block. The block was "satin stitch" rich...and I picked it ALL OUT with no damage to the block. I had to go slow and be careful, but it was a GREAT lesson above all. You've put A LOT OF WORK into that project. Pick off the binding, and just put it back on. You'll be sooo happy you tackled it and got it right. |
Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
(Post 4988394)
here's a great video by Marcia Baker of Alicia's Attic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VGNcDoI-R8
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Ok ,after taking the binding of for the the third and fourth time in some places:( , I staystiched the whole runner, because you could tell the poor runner was not happy looking :) I then followed the video and finally finished handsewing the binding on late last night.It is not perfect by a long run, but it looks sooooo much better. Thank you all so much for all the advice, tips and for all the help . I could not have it done without you all. You girls are the best:):):) |
I am having some problems with my computer, so afraid to take chances and read a lot but will try.
What is the name of this table runner. I love it. Dodee |
Originally Posted by Dodee
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I am having some problems with my computer, so afraid to take chances and read a lot but will try.
What is the name of this table runner. I love it. Dodee |
Originally Posted by cinnya
(Post 4994439)
TA DA......
Ok ,after taking the binding of for the the third and fourth time in some places:( , I staystiched the whole runner, because you could tell the poor runner was not happy looking :) I then followed the video and finally finished handsewing the binding on late last night.It is not perfect by a long run, but it looks sooooo much better. Thank you all so much for all the advice, tips and for all the help . I could not have it done without you all. You girls are the best:):):) |
Great video! Thanks for sharing.
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Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
(Post 4988394)
here's a great video by Marcia Baker of Alicia's Attic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VGNcDoI-R8
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Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
(Post 4988394)
here's a great video by Marcia Baker of Alicia's Attic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VGNcDoI-R8
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Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
(Post 4988394)
here's a great video by Marcia Baker of Alicia's Attic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VGNcDoI-R8
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It is so pretty it's definitely worth the trouble of removing the binding and redoing it! As I've seen mentioned, cut the binding on the bias and it will be much more flexible for you. The corners will not be sharp angles, more rounded. Looking forward to seeing it again!
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Originally Posted by beatys9
(Post 4994921)
It is so pretty it's definitely worth the trouble of removing the binding and redoing it! As I've seen mentioned, cut the binding on the bias and it will be much more flexible for you. The corners will not be sharp angles, more rounded. Looking forward to seeing it again!
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Love the video! I have always wondered about how to do those!
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I agree with others that bias binding would help alot in this case.
The runner is beautiful especially since you made it off of a picture and not a pattern. Good Job! Be proud of what you did accomplish. This is just a flat tire on a road trip. You'll be running again soon. |
One speaker we had at the Guild calls that the Frog Stitch! Rip-it, rip-it etc!! We've all been there and done that to learn a lesson, oh well, guess that's life. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by cinnya
(Post 4994439)
TA DA......
Ok ,after taking the binding of for the the third and fourth time in some places:( , I staystiched the whole runner, because you could tell the poor runner was not happy looking :) I then followed the video and finally finished handsewing the binding on late last night.It is not perfect by a long run, but it looks sooooo much better. Thank you all so much for all the advice, tips and for all the help . I could not have it done without you all. You girls are the best:):):) |
Check out Heirloom Creations in Sioux Falls,SD. Got to YouTube and check the different videos Sarah has there, especially about binding. She's good!
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What a wonderful thread! Bookmarked the videos for future use.
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Hi Cinnya
To do the inside binding can be a pain. You do wnat to use a bias binding, but can get by without it. There are a couple of good youtube videos on binding inside corners. Here is one that is really good: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VGNc...eature=channel doing inside angles by Marci Baker Here's a link to Marci's videos on her website (Alicia's attic) http://www.online-quilting.com/video...als/index.html Marci has a lot of info on her site. |
Cinnya,
What a beautiful table runner! Aren't you glad you stayed with it? |
Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
(Post 4988394)
here's a great video by Marcia Baker of Alicia's Attic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VGNcDoI-R8
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I have never attempted an angle that sharp. Whoever offered the pattern should have spelled out how to do that, IMO. I just wanted to add that I think the work up to that point was beautiful and is well worth saving. Just my hunch is that a bias will not be enough to go around those sharp turns. What I would try would be to cut the binding at each corner with enough extra to turn under and fold a miter in it by hand in those spots. Use washable school glue (which is a thick starch) and your iron to anchor the binding where you want it to be and then machine sew. Another option might be to hide the corners with something decorative, such as yo-yos, but those would have to be hand sewn, I think, and some of the puckering extends out beyond the corners. I hope your friend is patient because it will be worth the wait whatever way you try!
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I made a braided table runner with sawtooth edges (not prairie points) that I did bias binding on. Talk about lots of sharp inner corners! What you have to do to get it to lay flat is to create a mitered type corner at each spot where it dips in. So you have the binding make a sharp point at the extreme inner edge, then create a fold that takes up the slack as it gets to the edge of the binding (point fold one way on front and opposite way on back of binding). It is not particularly difficult to do, but is time consuming, as it really needs to be done by hand for best results.
Yours will be beautiful! |
Hi - I have just had the same problem with a "prayer flag" that we are making in class. My instructor said to cut into the material and backing etc to the stitching in the corner beiung very careful not to cut too far. A bit scary the first corner but IT WORKED !! my bits now sit flat and neatly. Good luck!
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