Work in progress... And the quilt continues. The quilt is off the frame and ready for the next step. I will cut 2" strips out of more of the blue fabric, sew them together length wise to make a long snake. Then I will iron the 2" strips in half lengthwise. This will be the binding. Then I will sew the binding onto the quilt on the front side only. FINALLY, I will hand sew the binding to the back by wrapping the folded end over the raw edge and hand stitching it over the back just enjoy to cover the stitching from the front.
That's the plan. I took a little week break before finishing it on the frame. I sick baby and busy nights cut into my time. This is the best stitching I have used for quilting. I would love to get a larger machine so I can do more than lines across but all in good time. I used variegated thread for this one which I hope you can see in the bottom photo of the blue back. I used polyester instead of the cotton I am use to and didn't really enjoy working with it looking back. It caused tension and thread breaking issue periodically through the quilt.
Hope you enjoy the quilt. Next pictures should be of it complete.
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| Quilt top quilted and ready for binding. |
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| Close up, hoping you can see the stitching. |
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| Backing. |
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