I'm excited to have a finished Rainbow Scrap Challenge flimsy to add to the stack! I had a few distractions, so it took a couple of weeks to get all the nine patch variation blocks sewn together.
I assembled the blocks in sections instead of rows, but there
were still some long seams to pin and sew before the entire top was
assembled.
The flimsy measures out at 60" x 72". I'm don't think borders will add anything, so I'm stopping there. I'm contemplating some bright polka dots or a stripe cut on the diagonal for the binding.
Now that our weather has finally cooled off, I can no longer procrastinate on binding some quilts. I've got 4 quilts that need the binding completed in the next 4 weeks - if I stay focused, I can get 'er done!
Somewhere in Blogland, I read about wrapping bias binding around a cardboard tube to help prevent tangles while stitching. Since I usually struggle with a wad of binding and throw it over my shoulder as I sew, this idea sounded promising. I pronounce it very useful - just unwind the binding as you stitch. Of course, it also helps to have a sewing machine with a built-in walking foot - my favorite feature on my trusty Pfaff!
I can't wait to see what finished project the other Rainbow Scrap Challenge stitchers have to share today!
what a fantastic flimsy! I love it... I have about 4 quilts to bind, too. I better get busy!
ReplyDeleteYour rainbow 9-patch flimsy is gorgeous!! Congrats on the finish!!
ReplyDeleteI hear you on that favorite feature and agree wholeheartedly. LOVE your rainbow flimsy!! Best of luck with the finishing.
ReplyDeleteYour rainbow nine patches are beautiful! I really like those blocks - such a simple way to use up smaller pieces! Did you make a certain number of each color?
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty rainbow quilt. I took all my blue blocks from January and finished a quilt last week.
ReplyDeleteOooh your quilt is super pretty!! May I ask what size squares you cut?
ReplyDeleteThanks for passing along that great tip for binding!
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt! The colors are delightful. That will be a great quilt for mid-winter blues!
Your flimsy turned out great!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations for this wonderful finish ! Your will be gorgeous, no doubt about that !
ReplyDeleteLove your scrappy quilt and a diagonal binding will be the perfect touch! Enjoy your binding... that's my favourite thing to do!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful rainbow of color. Your quilt finish has happy all over it.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on a fine finish for this colorful quilt.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt top. I use either the cardboard tube, or an old Gutterman thread spool (the large ones). I frequently make the binding before I get around to quilting.
ReplyDeleteLove that Rainbow Nine Patch. So happy!
ReplyDeleteThe Rainbow 9-patch is spectacular!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great tip. I throw over the shoulder too but will have to try this on the next binding. Love your nine patch - so bright and cheerful.
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