The next step was to sew all the binding strips into one long strip. Then iron it in half lengthwise. Once that was accomplished I started sewing it on to the quilt, right sides together. This is another part of the quilting process I don't care for because the quilt is so heavy by now. It actually went better than I expected it to, thankfully.
I spent the entire evening Thursday turning the binding to the back and hand sewing it down. Good thing I had the Olympics to keep me company. :)
I'm taking a day off to snow blow and visit the massage therapist in that order. I need it after today. Saturday I'd like to get the binding on the Avalon halved. Next week is the binding for the quilt-along.
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What a treasure!
So, will you sleep under it tonight?
I'm amazed at how warm my homemade quilt is on our bed. It's been wonderful these cold FL nights. I suppose that when it gets really warm here I'll need to fold it down each night. But, for now I'm so thankful for it's warmth!
Oh wow! What a beautiful piece you have made! I have done some quilting, but nothing compared to what you have done with this. Did you do it *all* by hand?
It's all machine done except the binding which is hand sewn to the back. I sent it out to have the quilting done, so I can't take credit for that.
That is just truly beautiful. I love the prints and the palette!
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