A Little Bit of Binding
This is one of my most favourite fabrics from my stash .
Soul Garden by Carolyn Gavin has been sitting there on the shelf looking pretty, with an easy going smile. When I purchased it all those moons ago I imagined that it would be perfect for sashing between colourful blocks, or just the right dark print to give some scrappy piecing depth, it could have even made a fun tizzy border to contrast with big scale prints.
This weekend I used it for binding. Good old humble binding.
It was a hard to let go of all the dreams I had for it
But then I knew it would look just right.
I combined it with another stash favourite. I bought 5 yards of this Flea Market Fancy fabric in my first year of quilting. That pink is such a great rich, summery shade of pink. Those posies of flowers would have beautiful on big wide borders, or even a fabulous summer skirt.
Almost too good to use as backing for my latest quilt...
but then again, it's perfect.
It's been lovely spending time with these two fabrics as they become friends and seeing them get along so well.
I know I'm late to the party but I finally got some clips for holding the binding in place as I sew. Oh why did I wait so long? they really help with a much more even result, I just love crisp, straight binding. Best of all they saved me from being spiked a zillion times by pins. If you haven't tried these clips I highly recommend giving them a go!
As for the quilt... no photos of it today I'm afraid.
Good things come to those who wait.
Really, they do!
34 Comments
:D can't wait to see what that binding went on! x+o
ReplyDeleteOh, you are a tease! Please do not tarry with the big reveal!
ReplyDeleteA good backing and binding combo. is hard to resist.:)
ReplyDeletePerfect fabric for a binding. Aren't those clips fabulous - now if only they were a little cheaper.
ReplyDeleteLovely binding and backing , so now I can't wait to see the quilt! No doubt you are finding a novel way of photographing it. I am always very boring when I photograph my quilts: either hanging from the banisters at the top of the stairs or draped over an armchair!
ReplyDeleteboth those fabrics are great together - can't wait to see the front though!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful fabric for the binding!!
ReplyDeleteNow.... dear Rachael.... I can't wait to see the quilt!!!
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Deborah
Love both the fabrics, such beautiful colours. I can't believe you only showed us that little bit and now we have to wait for the full reveal, sob!
ReplyDeletereally gorgeous fabric choices :-)
ReplyDeleteUsing treasured fabrics for great finishes is liberating.
ReplyDeleteKeep moving on to more great quilts.
You are a tease! Dangling such neat fabric and binding. I am sure it is going to be FUN!
ReplyDeletei love those clips too! ok I can wait, NOT!
ReplyDeleteKathie
Such pretty fabrics, I can't wait to see the quilt!
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed that you used not one, but two!, of your hoarded favorites. That is no small thing! At least you can be comforted knowing that so many wonderful prints come out all the time.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see this finished beauty!
Isn't it fun to introduce two good friends & see them get along so well together!
ReplyDeleteI'm eager to see the front!
I love to see the fabrics you use and have in your stash, they're are so many whimsical and fun ones in it ! Even the creamy fabrics of the Dollop of Cream are fun !
ReplyDeleteYour finishes are always sweet..... I'll be on pins and needles waiting :) Have a wonderful day. Janita
ReplyDeleteHaha - tease! Looking forward to seeing the quilt. You're right - the backing and binding go so great with the set. I can see why that black floral has been a favorite. :)
ReplyDeleteOoh, that wonderful binding and backing really are perfect together! So springy and fun. I haven't tried the binding clips, but you've convinced me. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteOh I have fabrics like that - ones that I have big plans for and then I get some other fabric that I have big plans for and then I end up using the fabric in little plans instead, if I use it at all!
ReplyDeleteOooh, I can't wait to see your quilt -- it looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOH CLIPS!!! Where have I been??? Obviously not in quilt shops.....I just put on a batik binding (queen size) and almost lost my mind between the pins, ouch, and that fabric was SO dense, the real deal from Hawaii. Finally remembered sticking pins in soap for cloth diapers.......a very long time ago :) And that helped a lot. This was for our quilt group for a raffle and I volunteered...what was I thinking?????
ReplyDeleteAmazing that your fabrics go so well together, I never would have thunk :)
My fav is the reproduction, I assume, of the little girl and the dog. NICE job!
You're not massively late to the party Rach - I bought some of those clips a few weeks ago after using what look like hair clips for years.
ReplyDeleteLove that binding - even if I do think you're mean for teasing us and making us wait to see what it's attached to!
Oh such pretty fabric.
ReplyDeleteI have a whole bolt of a fabric I love and just can't bring myself to use it! I'm positive that the right project will come along and it will just be the "right" fabric. :)
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to what you've made, though I'm not sure about the waiting thing! :)
It's looks great with the DS fabric (I love Denyse Schmidt's fabric lines) and the retro print (love those too!). I love the small scale flowers - you don't lose the essence of the fabric when it is used as a binding. Can't wait to see the quilt in its entirety!
ReplyDeleteOh this is going to be sooooooo beautiful! I can't wait to see the finished quilt! Glad those friends got together finally!
ReplyDeletewhat great fabrics and I love that pink one!!! So vintage and lovely.
ReplyDeletecan't wait for the reveal. Wow you've been finishing a lot of quilts lately :)
Oh yes .. they really do play nicely together :)
ReplyDeleteyes yes she is really a tease..but the tease is a good one and I am eager to see.
ReplyDeleteAlways good to use up a favourite fabric and have it "out there"!! Hope we don't have to wait long for the reveal!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, love that navy print!
ReplyDeleteWhen its their time its their time, if you know what I mean. They obviously were the perfect fit for your project and therefore no heartache about using them.
ReplyDeleteI'm intrigued. Can't wait to see the end result.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for leaving me a comment. Your kind words encourage me to keep sharing my work and stories.