Bias Blunder
 

Just finished the binding on this one, the first quilt top I completed about 18 months ago. This will live in the trailer.

I was wondering....how many of you have made one of these.....and how many made it for their first quilt? It seems to be a favorite for beginners.

My beginner mishap on this was that I didn’t know I was supposed to use a paper foundation to keep the bias in check. To try to rectify my mistake I cut long narrow strips of fusible interfacing and marked it at 12” intervals (the intended finished size of the blocks). Then I fused and basted the strips to the quilt edges easing to fit before I sewed the binding on. Then I washed it and hoped for the best. It turned out pretty much square and not lumpy so it was worth the extra effort.

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I like it - there is something about that style that seems so comforting and usable.

No one would ever know you had problems with the blocks. Beautiful quilt and colors!

it looks great

Your quilt is gorgeous!

String quilts are not my favorite but I do like this one. Good job!

Great scrappy quilt.:o

I think it is beautiful, so many beautiful colors. I love scrappy quilts.

Your quilt looks great! I love all those bright colors. Scrappy quilts are my favorite.