Am I Wierd for Liking to do Binding??
10-13-2011, 04:35 AM
#81
Super Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Campton,Kentucky
Posts: 1,397
Originally Posted by Jazzz
LOL... I've read enough posts to know that a bunch of you actually hate the binding process. I admit that binding with the sewing machine is a little intimidating to me. But I found that doing it by hand is fun and makes me feel like I can accomplish something. Probably because it's the last step of finishing a quilt and I found out on this board, I am a "topper." I don't finish too many of my quilts. My tops get hung and I admire them as works of art.
I'm not quite sure if I am actually good at my binding. It works for me and I think it's a great project to have when I just want to sit around and watch (listen) to the TV. Never thought of trading with someone for maybe simple machine quilting. Maybe a great way to meet more quilting friends!!
I'm not quite sure if I am actually good at my binding. It works for me and I think it's a great project to have when I just want to sit around and watch (listen) to the TV. Never thought of trading with someone for maybe simple machine quilting. Maybe a great way to meet more quilting friends!!
10-13-2011, 04:43 AM
#83
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 2,909
I have never minded doing the binding at all, because it is the last step to finishing the quilt. I don't however enjoy binding a pot holder, or anything small. I like to do a bias seam when I join the ends of the binding, and there is never enough room to do it easily........but maybe there is a better way.
10-13-2011, 05:09 AM
#86
Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Metamora, MI.
Posts: 97
I really enjoy handstitching the binding to the back of the quilt. I do it in the evenings sitting with hubby watching tv, I find it so relaxing and yes, gratifying that the quilt is in the final stages. And hand stitching it gives it that professional look that I like............
10-13-2011, 05:12 AM
#87
Super Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Douglas County, GA
Posts: 1,722
Originally Posted by Weenween
YES, I THINK YOU ARE WEIRD TO LOVE BINDING.LOL I WOULD DO ANY PART OF A QUILT BUT BINDING IF I COULD AFFORD MY CHOICE.LIKE HOUSE CLEANING I WOULD DO OVEN,REFRIGERATOR FLOORS ANYTHING BUT DUSTING.I HATE DUSTING ANYTHING.LOL
10-13-2011, 05:17 AM
#90
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Williams Lake, British Columbia
Posts: 485
I love this post - YES - I am weird too! Sitting snuggled under an almost-finished quilt and getting to do that last bit of stitching till you sew in that last bit of thread. Now that is my idea of heaven. TA DA! the quilt is finished. I even do binding for others who don't enjoy it.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
craftybear
Links and Resources
3
12-25-2010 09:49 PM
