In A Bind
It was all going so well. (Even despite the afore mentioned crazy electrical interruption.) I've done dumb things before. . . but nothing quite like this. The good news is, I finished all the machine quilting on the MLQ quilt, and it went smoothly. Turned out pretty nice too, nicer than I thought it would. I'm not a big fan of machine-quilting, but it's growing on me. And since things were going SO well, and not wanting to lose my momentum, after all, this IS a 10+ year-old FWYH project, I foolishly decided to throw all caution to the wind with the final step:: the binding.
Yes, I confess, I went ahead and sewed on the black plaid bias binding I'd purchased earlier this year, knowing full-well that it was going to be 4" too short. My thinking was, I would leave the ends undone and just pick up another package the next time I went into town, then piece it together. No big deal. Long story short; four stores and a wasted afternoon later, no matching binding was to be found anywhere in my vicinity. EEgads, where did it all go? I remember seeing it a lot this spring and summer, in other colors too. Got home, searched online, the Wright's website didn't even have it cataloged. Somehow though, I stumbled onto an ebay store and found it in abundance. Whew! Happy ending. It's on its way now as I write. But I'll know better next time. Lesson learned.
V. -
What did you use as the sashing between your leaf blocks? Is it ribbon or a print that you cut very, very precisely? I love the look of that!
Teresa
Posted by: Teresa | October 22, 2007 at 10:47 AM
How wonderful you found the binding. I think I might know the feeling of panic you felt (from personal experience :)
I do love your fabric combinations!
Thank you for your kind anniversary wishes.
Deb
Posted by: Deb | October 22, 2007 at 11:06 AM
WOW, I was right on the edge of my computer chair till the end on that story! What a sinking feeling that must have been when you at first couldn't find it.
Just finished four little embroidered bags using your patterns, I thought they came out pretty cute, take a look if you have time.
I guess you will be doing the happy dance when this quilt is done. And its oh so pretty.
NANCY JO
Posted by: NANCY GARTENMAN | October 22, 2007 at 11:30 AM
Whew, thank goodness for Ebay, huh? I hate it when I'm *that* close to finishing a project and get held up... but it will be done soon enough, and, after all, what's another few days in its 10 year gestation? :0)
Posted by: Michelle | October 22, 2007 at 11:56 AM
As I read about your dilemna I thought I might have some and I could bring it to you but alas, I have only the bright green and the blue...I do have some black gingham and a bias tape maker and we could see if it matches closely and make up that little bit...let me know what you think...
Posted by: victoria | October 22, 2007 at 01:02 PM
but that binding is just perfect. it had to be done. :-)
Posted by: Dannielle | October 22, 2007 at 01:34 PM
Beautiful job! I cannot wait to see it finished!
Posted by: dawn | October 22, 2007 at 01:40 PM
Thank heaven for Ebay...they have it all. I love the quilt and so happy you found the binding!
Posted by: Alice | October 22, 2007 at 02:37 PM
Please do show us the quilt in its full glory when you are finished!
Love,
Jodi
Posted by: Jodi Renshaw | October 22, 2007 at 02:45 PM
Waiting will be so worth it though. It's the perfect binding.
Posted by: Anina | October 22, 2007 at 03:35 PM
That sooo sounds like a trick I would pull. Glad it worked out in the end. :o)
Posted by: Angela | October 22, 2007 at 04:28 PM
Love the pun in your title!
Thank god for ebay!
Posted by: Heidi | October 22, 2007 at 07:43 PM
Good morning Vicki! Wowzers! Love the binding ~ will have to get me some!! Your quilt turned out great and is just perfect for Fall. ~~ Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment!~~ Have a wonderful day! BTW, hilarious post!!
xo,
Becky
Posted by: Sweet Cottage Dreams | October 23, 2007 at 08:05 AM
LOL! Now, that sounds like something that I would do!
I'm glad it all worked out.
Wow...great choices on the borders and the binding. Unexpected...I really like them.
Take care.
Posted by: Mrs.Staggs | October 23, 2007 at 11:17 AM
It is looking so pretty! So glad that disaster was diverted. Are you familiar with this source: http://www.grandmasatticquilting.com/index.asp? They're located in Dallas, OR. Not sure it that's near you, but they certainly have some wonderful things online!
Posted by: Bettsi | October 23, 2007 at 03:26 PM
Wow! That sounds exactly like something I would do. Your quilt is beautiful!
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | October 23, 2007 at 08:35 PM
What is FWYH? I am in the dark on this one!
Posted by: Anne Haun | October 24, 2007 at 01:32 PM
That pillow is spectacular!!!! I just love it!!! It's easy to see how much love went into it :)
Posted by: carrie | October 25, 2007 at 12:11 AM