Well - I did make the chocolate pudding from the book from Shez....
... it was very scrummy ... I had a dollop of home made yoghurt... Hubz had a dollop of store bought icecream!
THIS is the link to the recipe on line... in case you want to try it too....
The other night when I was going all around a quilt hand sewing the binding down Hubz asked why I didn't do that by machine....
... it was very scrummy ... I had a dollop of home made yoghurt... Hubz had a dollop of store bought icecream!
THIS is the link to the recipe on line... in case you want to try it too....
The other night when I was going all around a quilt hand sewing the binding down Hubz asked why I didn't do that by machine....
I am not a purist by any means but I do like hand sewing a quilt to finish it off... I have done several where I have done it by machine and I love those quilts just as much.... and a lot of smaller items I finish off by machine ....
.... so what is it... just the satisfaction of a final bit of hand sewing at the end I think... do you have a preference and why?
Here is my latest bit of binding... my little blue baby quilt (in case it is needed in November)
I did very simple quilting.. in the ditch for the borders and just around the edge of the stitching on the elephants....
I bought nice quilting fabric for the backing... because I liked it....
... this will wait for November now.... just in case
(pink is ready and waiting too!)
Righto, Gotto Go... still more binding to be done.....
The quilts are both so sweet! :0)
ReplyDeleteI did wonder what chocolate pudding had to do with your title :)
ReplyDeleteBoth gorgeous little quilts and the backing is perfect!
I prefer to hand stitch the binding but hadn't really thought about the why. I think for me it's a bit like "sealing it with a kiss" x
not a purest here either but I do like a hand finished bind...........never tried the machine but have seen both and I think it is a nice way to finish off the quilt..............looking at your colours and quilting again.....grabbing those last loose threads you missed.........there is some sort of satisfaction..........
ReplyDeleteI agree with Chooky. It is a lovely chance to reflect on your creation and work and always gives me a great feeling of satisfaction. Love your cute "wait and see" quilts.
ReplyDeleteThose quilts are adorable, Fiona. I like hand finishing a binding - I love the calmness of hand stitching.
ReplyDeleteLovely baby quilts. The elephant quilt is adorable. Great job Fiona. I love to hand sew the binding because it's the last time I get it all to myself. Like a one-to-one conversation before the others get to enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteHi Fiona,of that choc pudding looks so yummy,love both your baby quilts,they are both very cute,and i also agree with chooky,its relaxing and satisfying knowing you are on the home stretch,enjoy your day my friend.xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt Fiona, I love both of them.
ReplyDeleteThose quilts are so cute, love them both.
ReplyDeleteI love mixing greek yogurt with strawberry ice cream, makes a nice treat and I figure it is good for me, lol.
Debbie
they're both cute quilts! I love sewing my bindings by hand. It's relaxing, and important to stitch in that last bit of love.
ReplyDeleteI love both quilts ! I love doing the binding by hand mainly because I don't think I could do a real good job by machine and I just love doing hand work so it makes sense to do it by hand ;-)
ReplyDeleteBoth are beautiful quilts, love elephants though! I love hand stitching binding down, find it relaxing and gives me an easy non thinking sewing option for those days you need one. Plus I find machine stitching binding doesn't come out as nice, but that is my poor technique - I have seen others do a nice job of it.
ReplyDeleteboth your choice of fabrics and style are just beautiful, I have used the backing fabric on the boys quilt in several items such a great choice for quilting infant items .... love that you have left your options open for the quilts
ReplyDeleteI like to hand stitch mine too... kinda like the finish of it better that way. As I do most of a quilt by machine...I think it's nice to hand finish it...old fashioned I guess!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable quilt... both of them are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThey are both beautiful! Well done :)
ReplyDeleteoh Fiona, those quilts are gorgeous. The elephants are just adorable - I could eat them up. (Elephants are "my animal", just in case you were wondering.
ReplyDeleteI have song "Baby elephant walk" going through my head. funny.
As for binding, I prefer to hand stitch, it just feels finished and it gives me time to 'connect' with the quilt so to speak.
I do machine stitch on occasion but it always looks a bit dodgy, probably because I don't do it enough.
Debra
The chocolate pudding reminds me of a family favourite. Lots of good times shared over my great aunts recipe.
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are both lovely, perfect for the junior in your family.
I like hand stitching binding. Like others have said it is the connection with the finished object, especially when it is made with love for someone special.
Enjoy the week.
I'm with you on sewing the binding down by hand, I have machine-sewn binding down and it's good for speed, but I do think you get a nicer finish by hand. Chocolate pudding looks very nice!
ReplyDeleteLove the quilts especially the elephants. Pudding looks AMAZING..
ReplyDeleteI just love both of those quilts you have made. I really must get around to doing my elephant one now that i have seen how pretty yours is! I just enjoy the process of handstitching the binding down....or maybe I am a purist!
ReplyDeleteThe pudding looks nothing like binding Fiona. :) As to binding I prefer handsewing it down. I don't like the look of bindings that are completly machine sewn. Guess I'm a purist. lol. Love the elephant quilt, so cute. Hugs, xx
ReplyDeleteI've done both, depending on who the quilt is for and how the binding has been done. I do love the process of hand finishing the binding, it's a great way to say goodbye to it
ReplyDeleteLove both quilts....hand sewing the binding is the last relaxing bit of the quilt process to me. Sounds like you are on a binding marathon!!
ReplyDeleteThey are both beautiful quilts, it will be a lucky baby either way. I am ll for hand sewing the binding, but you probably already knew that about me!
ReplyDeleteLove both those quilts........and that chocolate pud, yummo
ReplyDeleteLove both those quilts........and that chocolate pud, yummo
ReplyDeleteLove both those quilts........and that chocolate pud, yummo
ReplyDeletethat chocolate pudding does look very yum Fiona. Lovely baby quilts all completed ready. I do love sewing binding by hand and lots of other hand sewing
ReplyDeleteI think I agree, hand sewing down a binding is a nice way to finish a quilt, I enjoy spending the quiet time with it, if that makes sense!! Both your baby quilts are lovely and wonderful finishes. Will be loved for sure.
ReplyDeleteThey're gorgeous Fiona....maybe they'll need both?? LOL I've been making a chocolate brownie in a mug in the microwave, which has been delish on these colder nights...dont know if my hips will thank me for it though!!! And I agree too.....binding gives me such satisfaction....Love it! xox
ReplyDeletesugary hugs xox
Wendy :o)
Mmmm choccy pud - yummo!! Love those elephants and the backing fabric is so perfect. I'm a hand stitch the binding girl...I like the finished look better...
ReplyDeleteI don't mind the hand sewing on the binding, but a machine finish is good for nursery/childrens quilts etc..
ReplyDeleteSo organized with those beautiful quilts Fiona! I like to hand sew a binding down! I made that Lemon Delicious Pudding...delicious!
ReplyDeleteBoth quilts are equally gorgeous! MMmm self-saucing chocolate pudding you just shouldn't tempt me with such yumminess especially when you know I have no will power when it comes to deserts :) Barb.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts! The Mother loves to finish her quilts by sitting down at the end of the project and hand binding it! -It's the way to go!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilts Fiona - love the backing fabric!I always hand sew binding - so much neater I think and a pleasure to do something mindless infront of the TV after all that concentration on the quilt itself. xx
ReplyDeletetwo gorgeous quilts fiona!
ReplyDeleteI so love those blues in your elephant quilt and the backing is adorable.
yummy chocolate pudding..
I love the way you have planned ahead with both colours. Great finish on the blue. And the pink is lovely, too.
ReplyDeleteI still like to hand stitch most of my bindings. Mainly because I do a better job that way. I have done a few by machine but have not yet perfected that to the point where i will use it on a special quilt.
Hi Fiona - it's been lovely to catch up on what you have been doing lately - the quilts are all just gorgeous - I love the baby boy one, and yes i do a mix of hand & machine for binding, depending on what it is & who it's for - i love sitting to turn the bind over & hand stitch it into place...
ReplyDeleteWell done on persevering with the eclairs, they look fab & oh-so yummy... re the words verif'n - you can opt to 'refresh' & get a new one to try, by clicking the circle icon just to the right of it if you need to. Those ones sure do look tricky!! x
Scrummy pud :) I really enjoy hand stitching binding, a lovely slow way to finish a slow project. Though to be honest, I have loved/preferred doing it by machine recently, much quicker finish so all the sooner I can snuggle under it. Plus for little kids it's a bit more robust :)
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are gorgeous! How on earth is the poor baby going to decide which to be, lol. The backing for the Elephants is so cute :)