I struggled with the quilting. I mean struggled. I mean ... have I forgotten how to use my Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR)? Yes, pretty much. I practiced, I re-read the manual, I tried to decipher the notes I'd made to myself, I practiced some more -- then I started doing some free-motion quilting.
Then I stopped.
And ripped out.
I need much more practice. I decided just to use my walking foot and see where that lead me, and had it quilted fairly quickly (for me).
![IMG_4427SunflowerQuiltingDone](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1948/45077709201_12dfa9b23d_c.jpg)
I thought about ripping parts of that out, but frankly ... everything is a learning experience, right?
Here's a peek at the back:
![IMG_4426SunflowerQuiltingDone](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1926/45077708411_4d581a110a_c.jpg)
I used a variegated King Tut thread. I still ❤ the King!
On to the binding. I wanted to stick with the scraps I'd used for the quilt, so I went with the orange/yellow/gold of the "sunflower petals" ...
![IMG_4436SunflowerBinding](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1915/45077710211_c43cb27c9d_c.jpg)
... and the green I used in the border. Having one color in the binding just still isn't quite "me".
I'm opting to sew it around to the back by hand:
![IMG_4437SunflowerBinding](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1973/44357563634_d069e670f1_c.jpg)
It just works better for me than trying to sew it by machine. This will take some time, but it will be worth it!
By special request, I'll soon by posting a tutorial - my way to do a lined zippy pouch!
Thanks for reading!
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Your work is so beautiful, Miss Karen. Love this sunflower table runner!
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ReplyDeleteJust had to step in again and say I love what you do, so extremely artistic and useful! I love the soup bowl cozy's you made for you friends, what a great idea and the material was perfect! Just love your blogs! The sunflower runner is perfection!
Take care,
Lucy (Troy, Ohio)
I love how this turned out and can't wait to see the full completed piece. Your quilting was perfect for this quilt.
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