The binding is on the flying zebra baby quilt, but it didn’t get done last night. I have a tendency to underestimate how long it will take to do things or to take into account pesky little details like having to stop to eat, etc.
I had miscalculated how much time it would take to sew in all the quilting threads and remove any of the basting threads that weren’t removed during quilting. So I spent last evening doing that.
Putting the binding on took the better part of this afternoon, with a couple of breaks during which Dave and I made 20 breakfast burritos and two different kinds of English muffin breakfast sandwiches (6 bacon, egg and cheese and 6 sausage, egg and cheese.) Those are now in the freezer; ready for breakfasts and lunches over the next couple of weeks.
Now I just need to hand sew the binding to the back. Aren’t those just the prettiest little binder clips. I picked them up at Staples a couple of months ago when I was putting the binding on the Green Teddy Baby Quilt.
Once the binding is finished, I just need to add a label to call this quilt done.
The lady at Bama Bound Quilts has requested that all quilts be sent in a co-ordinating tote bag with at least one pocket and a stuffed toy. So that’s next on the list, though I’m not sure if I’m going to make the toy or buy one.
7 Comments
nancy dee
June 20, 2011 5:40 pmLoving the colours in that quilt! I never realize how long it will take me to do something. Thanks for the words of assurance about my rewired brain. That’s a concept I can get behind. See also: sleepless menopause mornings (3:30 a.m.)
Karen
June 19, 2011 8:47 pmWhat a cheerful, wonderful quilt that is. A child will certainly love it.
dogmomdiva
June 19, 2011 5:25 pmWhat a beauty that quilt is, and will be so loved by a deserving child..what a kind and generous and feel good thing to do..
thank you for stopping by my blog, I love FNSI when I get a chance to participate which means when I remember! Feel free to come by and visit anytime!
Barb
corina
June 19, 2011 12:30 amThat quilt will definitely bring smiles!
maria
June 18, 2011 11:20 pmLove the fabric you used for this sweet quilt. will put a smile on a little ones face.
I always machine stitch my bindings for kids quilts. They are washed a lot and machine stitching is tougher.
Sandra :)
June 18, 2011 10:21 pmYou could get the binding stitched while watching your favourite movie – I’ve named a few quilts after shows I was watching when I finished them, LOL! Some little one will be very happy to snuggle under that 🙂
4BushelFarmgal
June 18, 2011 8:56 pmWhat a bright and happy quilt! It will be loved by some lucky child 🙂
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