On Saturday, I trimmed the units and got the borders on it and began the button hole applique that it required.
On Sunday I finished the applique, pieced the batting, marked it and pinned the piece---it is there on top.
This morning I am pressing binding in preparation to quilt those three pieces----the challenge piece, the tree skirt and a donation quilt that I would like to go to Gene Black's Angel Quilt projects along with another I have been holding till I get this one finished. You can read about the effort on his blog HERE. I discovered that I had NOT pieced the binding for that particular quilt or another one that is sitting atop my dresser. I also forgot that the paint chip challenge needed some tabs made, it being a Button Up version and that is how they hang. I'll do that before I start quilting today.
I follow my dear friend Joy's example of cutting the binding right along with cutting out the quilt top, seaming it when the top is done and then rolling it on section of cardboard like you do embroidery floss. I pull and prep the backing as well and then pin it when it is convenient (read: corresponds to a meeting date if possible). Joy often left "the spool" in the folds of the quilt. I sometimes do that as well but mostly I file it in a couple of containers that I have set aside for this. I check there first. Occasionally I slip up or change my mind about what I want to use but I do try to make a habit of it. Then there are no deterrents to quilting if the quilts are pinned. If there is no deadline to worry about, I can pick whichever quilt I am in the mood to deal with.
All three of these have a deadline----the tree skirt I want done ASAP, the Angel Quilt before the 12th and the paint chip challenge on December 14th. I best get cracking! I'll see how far I get. Guess that means I am quilting or working on binding at Belles tomorrow.
And sew it goes------
I used to do the same thing - cut the binding along with the quilt top - and the sleeve and label along with the backing - but somehow missed some steps on several of my UFOs. One of these days I need to take inventory of which one needs what - and fill in the blanks. Thanks for the reminder - ;))
ReplyDeleteI have never considered cutting the binding until the quilt was finished. I always want to audition several fabrics to see what I like best.
ReplyDeleteYaay! I hope you make all your deadlines!