A Good Day to Bind My Quilt

Toady I am hand sewing the binding to the back of 

The Batik Quilt for My Guy

To do this type of traditional binding, I cut 2.75" strips and press them in half to make a 

double fold binding for strength and long wear.

I cut the edge of my quilt to 1" beyond the edge of the top fabric

and machine sew the long binding strip to the front of the quilt 

and fold it to the back.

I fold the inch of extra batting in and clip the binding to the back.

Then with the help of my quilty kitties, I hand stitch 

with doubled heavy duty quilting thread.

I prefer the feel of a hand stitched binding on a bed quilt.

It is a long way around this queen size quilt,

but I enjoy the process,

while my kitties nap and keep me company. 

Hope to have this finished tonight

but my hands need frequent breaks

so tomorrow may be the day.

Sweet quilty dreams!