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Re: Binding Applied by Hand 14 Apr 2013 17:23 #101587

Stinki OFFLINE Posts: 234 Thank you received: 3	It is a beautifully done quilt.... the red binding is perfect. Carla
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Re: Binding Applied by Hand 13 Apr 2013 11:59 #101445

Lorchen OFFLINE Posts: 2639 Thank you received: 50	Beautiful quilt, Mary! And I'm going to be ever so boring and say what everybody else has said: Love the red binding!
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Re: Binding Applied by Hand 13 Apr 2013 07:17 #101423

AuntJo OFFLINE Posts: 139 Thank you received: 64	Mary your quilt is Outstanding. I love the red binding!! Beautiful
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Re: Binding Applied by Hand 11 Apr 2013 21:21 #101287

BarbCA OFFLINE Posts: 1134 Thank you received: 380	It's fabulous Mary! Thanks for posting - Barb
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Re: Binding Applied by Hand 11 Apr 2013 21:06 #101285

gynconnie OFFLINE Posts: 730 Thank you received: 27	Good explanation, Mary. Thanks!
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Re: Binding Applied by Hand 11 Apr 2013 17:34 #101271

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Connie I generally use cotton batting in gift quilts for two main reasons: 1. Wool needs more tender care than cotton. 2. People may be allergic to wool. In either case, I feel I'm being considerate by using a batting that requires a tad less care. Wool batting is also more expensive, which is a reason for not using wool in every quilt. When I do use wool in a gift quilt, it's for people who have expressed a liking for wool's qualities.

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Re: Binding Applied by Hand 11 Apr 2013 14:17 #101239

gynconnie OFFLINE Posts: 730 Thank you received: 27	Mary, why cotton batting instead of wool for gift quilts?
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Re: Binding Applied by Hand 09 Apr 2013 07:12 #101041

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Connie: I used Quilter's Dream Select, mid-loft thickness, and a multicolored William and Morris cotton print by In the Beginning and was very satisfied with both. My preferred batting is wool, but I generally use cotton for gift quilts.

Nancy: More control over the curves is why I chose to hand-piece. I don't have near the mastery of a sewing machine than I do my 10 fingers so hand-piecing was far easier. For self-encouragement I told myself that If you can hand-piece even one seam, you can do thousands. As further encouragement, a friend reminded me that you can eat an elephant one bite at a time.

The red binding has gotten more attention than any single aspect of this quilt. I think it's just perfect!

Thanks for the nice comments.

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Re: Binding Applied by Hand 09 Apr 2013 06:25 #101033

crocus999 OFFLINE Posts: 1909 Thank you received: 149	Mary - such a great job and thanks so much for sharing your wonderful quilt with us. I, too, love the red binding.
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Re: Binding Applied by Hand 08 Apr 2013 19:14 #101013

gynconnie OFFLINE Posts: 730 Thank you received: 27	Mary, congrats on the joyful reception for your masterpiece! May I pick your brain? I have an appliqué wallhanging that I am considering hand quilting. What batting and backing did you use? We're you happy with those choices? Thanks for your input!
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Re: Binding Applied by Hand 08 Apr 2013 18:30 #101000

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Mary, I must commend you on your perseverance with you DWR quilt. It is fabulous and as everyone else has stated the red binding definitely sets it off. I started on (by machine) a decade ago, last year I finally bit the bullet and gave it away (unfinished) to one of my guild members. Way to much curved sewing, couldn't handle it. So glad you stuck with yours. I know the bride and groom will treasure it for years to come.

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Re: Binding Applied by Hand 08 Apr 2013 15:53 #100988

Zarah OFFLINE Posts: 1526 Thank you received: 30	Nice to hear
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Re: Binding Applied by Hand 08 Apr 2013 15:17 #100979

Renata OFFLINE Posts: 2673 Thank you received: 260	Fantastic, Mary!
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Re: Binding Applied by Hand 08 Apr 2013 10:22 #100962

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