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Sometimes a quilt just calls for a bit of something extra when it comes to binding.  If your quilt is reversible, why not make a two-sided binding using Bonnie Browning's tip from her book, Borders & Finishing Touches 2.

Cut strips from two different fabrics. To determine the cut width of the strips, add the width of the required seam allowances to the desired width of the finished binding. For example, a 1/2" finished binding will require strips cut 1 1/4" wide: 1/2" for the finished binding + 1/4" for the seam allowance needed to join the two strips + 1/2" for the seam allowances needed to apply the binding to the quilt.

Sew the two contrasting strips together lengthwise using a 1/4" seam. Press the seam allowance open. Sew to the front of quilt using a 1/2" seam. Fold the binding to the back of the quilt, turn under 1/2" to cover the stitching line, and use matching thread to blindstitch or hand stitch the turned edge.

See more great binding ideas in Episode 609 with Bonnie Browning here.

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It's time to think about planning that vacation.  You always go to a quilt show, why not try something new, what about a quilting cruise? Some of you have never been on a cruise and some of you have vast knowledge of the life at sea.  Let's see you spread some of that knowledge around.  Head on over to the Forum: Board index ‹ SCRAP BAG ‹ Quilt Shows, Vacations & Retreats and click on Quilting Cruises.  Tell us where to go, what to do and who to know.  Let's get this ship out of port.

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We're heading down to the wire and as of about 5:30 PST, here's where the bidding stands.  Ricky is in the lead for ROOTing, but some of the ladies have pulled ahead in the quilt auction.    You still have time to own a piece of quilting history while donating to a worthwhile cause.  To ROOT for Ricky for just $1, click here.  If you'd like to bid on a quilt, click here.  There is also still time to order earrings.  Every little bit helps, let's make them all winners!

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Let's take a look at the quilts of Marti Michell (Episode 504). Beginning with her first published quilt pattern 'World's Quickest Quilt' in 1976 to her more recent patterns, Marti never fails to showcase and teach quilts that appeal to both the young and experienced quilters.

Make a Smilebox slideshow

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Today is the last day to bid on quilts in the World Series Quilt Challenge Auction to support the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI).  Every dollar contributed will help to stamp out this horrible disease.  Help Ami and her tireless group of volunteers make this the best auction ever.  Even if you can't afford to bid on a quilt, you can ROOT on your favorite team player for just $1.

We have had a lot of fun with this event. However, nobody "wins" as long as Alzheimer's is still around. Show your support by "rooting" or bidding during these last hours.

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Are you a "Modern" quilter?  According to The Modern Quilt Quild,  "Modern quilting is a new twist on the traditional art of quilting. This may mean something as simple as using a traditional quilt block and updating it in a fresh fun new way. That includes using modern fabrics, modifying the block arrangement or even the scale of the block.   The piecing could be improvisational and wonky, or it could be very exact and measured, following a pattern or creating your own. The quilting could be traditional stippling, clean straight lines or a very “free” have fun, quilt as you go style. Fabrics could be upcycled vintage sheets, custom digital printed fabric, a yummy selection from one of the new modern fabric designers, or an old fabric from an ever growing stash."

So, what do you think?  Are you a modern quilter and what makes you so?  Submit a comment and let TQS know.

Book:  The Practical Guide to Patchwork: New Basics for the Modern Quiltmaker by Elizabeth Hartman from C&T Publishing.

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The World Series Quilt Challenge to benefit the Alzhiemer's Art Quilt Initiative ends tomorrow and it looks like Sue and Ami might be indulging in sort of last-minute shenanigans...Just who is going to win that MVP award? We can't let this kind of foolishness cause Ricky to lose the challenge.  Click here to ROOT FOR RICKY or click here to bid on his quilt.  Remember, every dollar helps to find the cure.

You can purchase Ami's cute ultra-light earrings here.

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We are home safe and sound (Sparrow is especially happy). Personally I felt the mood at festival was super upbeat and positive. If you were lucky enough to attend.... what special things or events caught your eye?

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The Houston Quilt Festival might be over, but the World Series Quilt Challenge to benefit the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative is still in progress through November 10th.  You still have time left to bid on a quilt from a world-class quilt artist, or ROOT FOR RICKY!  This photo gives you some idea of the actual size of these miniature masterpieces.