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07-13-2014, 07:52 AM

#41

Jingle

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I always hand sew the binding to the back. I like doing it and like the looks. I always have a TV on but never actually watch it. I always think and plan the next quilt I'm going to make.

07-13-2014, 09:07 AM

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MargeD

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I haven't done many quilts where I don't hand stitch the binding to the back. At times it seems like the quilt has grown overnight, however, I put the quilt in my lap and watch a movie or TV and before long it's done.

07-13-2014, 12:20 PM

#43

mojo11

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Hand sewing the binding is the icing on the cake. Look what you are accomplishing. Job well done when you finish.

07-13-2014, 09:44 PM

#44

quiltingshorttimer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cashs_mom

Thread Heaven. It's a sort of waxy substance that comes in a little blue box. It helps a lot by keeping your thread from tangling. Other than that, just turn on a favorite show (gotta love DVR's) and spend a nice quiet afternoon sitting and sewing. I enjoy doing some handwork. It gives me quiet time.

Ditto on the Thread Heaven--or at least beeswax (although the Thread Heaven doesn't leave crumbs). And use some clips (either Clover or those snap hair barretts)--I use the barretts and have about75 of them ($5) which helps keep it folded and flat while I stitch. Take a break and STAND UP AND MOVE every so often.