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Saturday, May 11, 2013

The exclamation at the end of the sentence....

that's how I describe hand sewing the binding 

onto a quilt.....

It is a labour of love 

as I get up close and personal 

with the fabrics, design and stitching again!
A sneak peek of some of the quilting..

So a finish is imminent...


as I enjoy the hand stitching 

of the binding of my "Ginger Kisses"....

indeed a labour of love!

 Happy sewing...

SUZ

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36 comments:

  1. Suz JMay 11, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    Gorgeous - love how it is turning out. If the binding is the exclamation mark, the quilting is the icing on the cake.

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  2. MaryMay 11, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    Exactly the way I feel! I love hand stitching the binding :) Your very traditional hand quilting looks wonderful on this quilt. I need to pick a project to quilt with cotton thread rather than perle....it has been so long....

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  3. Jess @ Elven Garden QuiltsMay 11, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Susan, I love the glimpse of the quilting - it looks like it really was worth the time you spent. I'm really looking forward to this reveal! What a lovely description of the binding process.

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  4. BillieBee (billiemick)May 11, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    Such a nice quilt!

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  5. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentMay 11, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    The sprint at the end of the marathon. Very exciting....

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  6. LeanneMay 11, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    I am so excited, you are almost finished! I can hardly wait to see it all done.

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  7. Mary on Lake PulaskiMay 11, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Can't wait to see more photos!

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  8. MargMay 11, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    So exciting that you have almost finished. I can't wait to see it.

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  9. CarlaMay 11, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    I love the handling of the quilt during the binding, too, Susan. I'm so excited to see your finish...I adore this patttern! Have i told you how crazy I am about the DS fabric that you used for the centers on the quilt...it's my favorite print in the line...love the other colors too, but the aqua is my fav!

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  10. PipMay 11, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    Gorgeous, can't wait to see Ginger Kisses in its finished state. I'm another one who enjoys the slow stitching of the binding.

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  11. CindyMay 11, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    You have summed up perfectly how I feel about binding too :)

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  12. Canadian AbroadMay 11, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    Cannot wait for the big reveal.

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  13. CilleMay 11, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    I love making the binding ... And Gypsy Kisses too :)

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  14. KimMay 11, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    Your quilt is a vision splendid!! Love, love, love the beautiful patterns and dancing colours!!

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  15. NickyMay 11, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    Yeah ! looking forward to this!

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  16. Fiona @ Poppy MakesMay 11, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    I've been stitching down binding too. Its one of my favourite parts of quilting and I'm really looking forward to seeing your gorgeous quilt finished!

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  17. ChristineMay 11, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    what a beautiful glimpse - can't wait to see the whole thing!

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  18. CardygirlMay 11, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    Looks fabulous!

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  19. KarenMay 11, 2013 at 11:04 PM

    Wonderful work. And I do agree. there is a real sense of achievement when the binding is being stitched down

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  20. mariaMay 11, 2013 at 11:13 PM

    I machined the binding on my last quilt due time constraints but it felt like I was letting the quilt down. Can't wait to see the finished quilt.

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  21. LynzMay 11, 2013 at 11:38 PM

    Oh exciting, you tease! I love hand sewing the binding, too. Apart from the enjoyment of the actual stitching it means you're nearly finished!

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  24. Melissa PMay 12, 2013 at 12:31 AM

    Worth every moment! Each step in the process brings out more beauty.

    Great job!

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  25. Heather D.May 12, 2013 at 1:36 AM

    I loooove hand stitching binding! Looking forward to seeing your beautiful quilt.

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  26. Claire JainMay 12, 2013 at 2:34 AM

    Ah! Your hand quilting is lovely :-D I can't wait for the big finish!!!

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  27. RachaeldaisyMay 12, 2013 at 5:20 AM

    Beautiful quilting on a beautiful quilt, congratulations on almost finishing. Will we get the big reveal at the Bloggers Quilt Festival?

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  28. BeccaMay 12, 2013 at 6:28 AM

    Gorgeous, you should be very pleased ! :)

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  29. Mrs Flying Blind...May 12, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    Sooooooooooooooooo looking forward to seeing this one!

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  30. pandchintzMay 12, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    That's a great way to describe the binding! It's looking soooo good - cant wait for the big reveal!!

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  31. CarlaMay 12, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    Just gorgeous. Perhaps you are out of storage?

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  32. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.comMay 12, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    this will be a finish that deserves a standing ovation

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  33. Kirsty @ Bonjour QuiltsMay 12, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    OOh, lovely! Looking forward to the big reveal! Well done, I've yet to try anything that intricate.

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  34. Nat at Made in HomeMay 13, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    It is going to look amazing! Cannot wait for the big reveal!

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  35. SelfsewnMay 15, 2013 at 1:50 AM

    Oohing and Ahhing over here!

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  36. LeanneMay 16, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    I love sewing on the binding. You quilt is looking wonderful.

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