Ros hosted an awesome sew along, at the end of it I can honestly say I am no quilter.
My backing fabric was totally misaligned after quilting so I had to trim the edges back. Then the binding turned out horrid, it was terrible terrible cheap binding. I have learned so many quilty lessons from this little mat!
I think I will stick to clothing for a while longer. How did you all go? xx
Aw, you did well!! It's a great little project to get started in quilting, teaching some good basic skills. As you said, you've learnt some lessons for next time!
ReplyDeleteIt looks good - don't give up on quilting!
ReplyDeleteIt's just the binding's stretched on one side when you've sewn it on, other than that it's great :-)
I think the backing moving is a normal thing. I didn't cut mine until after I'd quilted so I have no idea how much it might have shifted - perhaps that's a good thing!
I finished mine. I too can see where I could have done better but I think that's just my inner perfectionist!
It looks good! As I've practiced I've done better and better. I've noticed a real decline in the quality of store bought binding so next time I will definitely make my own - one of those bias binding tools is top of my list for next time I go and do some sewing related shopping!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great I choose the wrong fabric for my backing and it's puckered I should have pics up tomorrow. I think you did a great job
ReplyDeleteLooks great to me. Love the fabrics. Cant wait to do mine
ReplyDeleteDid you use an ordinary foot for to do your binding - that might have pulled one side a bit more?
ReplyDeleteHow, it is great all the same !
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week !
It's great! Everyone keeps telling me that it gets easier with practice. I've said it before, but I really love your fabrics!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your quilted mat! It looks wonderful! And welcome (?) to the world of quilting! It is addicting!
ReplyDeleteA finished item is still a finished item and as long as you've learned lessons then you can be proud. Besides, I think it looks amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone :) :)
ReplyDelete