I always do my bindings on quilts and things by hand, but recently I have tried machine binding smaller things
like placemats and items that might get washed a lot.
I always seem to miss a few spots on the back when I sew in the ditch on the front. :-/
Then I go back and try to fix it and generally make it worse!
How about you? Hand or machine? Or a place for both?
Recently a friend gave me a Martelli Stitch in the Ditch binding system.
I have been dying to try it out! Well, it does work, but I think I need a lot of practice!
This is the system attached to my machine~
Sorry for the lighting~ it is another grey day in paradise. ;-)
This is the front~ nicely in the ditch...
And this is the back~
While I didn't miss any spots, I don't like how it is a bit crooked. Especially the edge toward the bottom left corner. :-/ I am going to keep trying on this piece, but that corner is going to be ripped.
I am thinking that maybe if I starch the binding first, it will feed smoother? any thoughts?
Have you tried this system? If so I would love to hear your comments!
Until next time~
Happy Stitchin'!!
5 comments:
Your binding looks great! When I sew my binding it depends on the quilt and who the recipient will be. I usually machine bind children's quilts that I give away. My machine binding looks like topstitching on the front which I love.
BTW, love your new blog look :D
I've always enjoyed hand stitching my binding down. It's a relaxing task. I'm intrigued by your new tool.
The binding looks wonderful and that looks like a nice tool to have.
Debbie
I'm a machine binder too. My solution for missing spots on the back is not to redo the machine stitching--I just use a hand needle and thread to close the parts I miss. No one has ever noticed this--or at least hasn't ever mentioned it!
I am too lazy to do bindings by hand....
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