OneThing #4 - Make Binding for QFO quilt

I'm so glad I set this as the goal! I want to spend more time in my beautiful studio and this was manageable. I picked up a quilt and the binding fabric when I was at the MQ quilting retreat a few weeks ago. 

I pieced together enough pieces to make 324"+ and pressed it in half. I used quilting clips to attach it to the quilt to make sure I had enough. Done. 

 

I thought about stitching it on, but decided to go with a "OneThing" done. Boom.

 

The fabric in the middle is what is left of what I got from MQ.

2024 Studio Post #24 - Binding!

 Hooray! Progress this past week! (Though I'm posting my 7.14.24 entry on 7.16 . . . . )

I finally made my binding! I was going to try to make the bias continuous binding, but I was too intimidated and rushed. I just cut 2 1/4" strips from my fabric and "spliced" them. I could have been more careful, but I've gotten better at it.

I sewed the binding on so I could bring it to the lake. That process was a little rough, but I hope to improve as I do this more often.

At the lake, I've hand-stitched the binding to the back all along one long side and halfway across the bottom. Part of me wants to continue stitching, but I have a lot to do today before we pack up and go. Plus, my hands get sore if I stitch too long.

I'm eager to finish this quilt and get it onto our bed at home!