Friday, April 3, 2015

Bound



Sprig

I decided to bind the quilt and am now glad I did! It is subtle and gives it just the right amount of definition.


I used that method of binding where you sew the top and bottom on first, stitch them to the back and then do the sides. I have never done it before and thought it would look better than it does. I didn't want to waste any of the vintage fabric. To me it looks crooked and a little lumpy. We'll call it "charming".


This is the back and the only stitching you can see is my embroidery, I hid the applique stitches well. I had a stop and start and did not like the way the knots looked so I stitched circles over the ends. I like it!




It does add a touch of whimsy!



Have you seen this quilt? I made it last summer and it was used to advertise our quilt show. It has disappeared I am hoping someone found it and will return it. Contact me by email kellymx@aol.com.  Great news the quilt has been found!



My day was brightened considerably when I opened the mailbox to some mail from my granddaughter. I hope we always get old fashioned mail, it made my day!

Kelly


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9 comments:

  1. Helen@Till We Quilt AgainApril 4, 2015 at 7:00 AM

    I like the delicate look of Sprig--It is beautiful. And there is something special about opening up your box and finding a surprise. So happy your lost was found!

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  2. judith lockhartApril 4, 2015 at 7:54 AM

    What a sweet little quilt with the leaves! I like how you 'fixed' the back also. We'd have never known if you had not told us - just thought it was in the design. So glad your quilt was found and how sweet to get mail from a grand!! Always inspired by your work!

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  3. BarbApril 4, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    your binding is perfection - as usual and the back details are sweet.
    How cute to get mail from Maddy :) I love 'real' mail too
    glad you quilt was found!!
    eat chocolate :) and have a happy easter

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  4. ChrisApril 4, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    Your letter is so sweet! I love snail mail, too - and so do my adult kids! Happy Easter!

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  5. NancyApril 4, 2015 at 3:23 PM

    What fun to get a written letter from your granddaughter. All your little quilts are so cute especially the leaves. I am not familiar with attaching the binding this way.

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  6. AngieApril 4, 2015 at 3:45 PM

    I absolutely adore your little 'Sprig" quilt

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  7. Karen SApril 5, 2015 at 12:56 AM

    Lovely finish on the Sprig quilt. Like the work on the back, too.
    Glad your other quilt was found!

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  8. DollyApril 5, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    Hey, I know that kind of happiness.........real mail from a granddaughter ! There's NOTHING like it !

    Happy Easter !

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  9. Juliann in WAApril 8, 2015 at 8:12 PM

    I love your little quilt!

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