NEW EASY SETUP FOR CROCHET BINDING!
THE FIRST TIME I ADMIRED A CROCHETED BINDING I listened to a long explanation about measuring the edge, calculating how many 'holes' and how far apart they would be, and then make the 'holes' with an awl.
It was admirable, but it wasn't something I wanted to do. My bindings are not show-pieces and I'm sure I'll always struggle with mitered corners, but cloth bindings remained my system of finishing my quilts.
Then one of the ladies at Silver Threads Quilters brought a baby blanket she made using fleese and a crocheted edge. She also brought the special 'cutting blade' used to cut the 'holes' in the edge for hemstitching. I couldn't wait to try the crochet edge on the Heart pillows I was making. What an elegant way to dress up a keepsake! I took my pillows to her house and she graciously used her blade to punch the holes for me. It was EASY, the result was EXACTLY what I wanted! |
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The next day I contacted the maker of the blades and ordered several to make them available for Silver Threads members and for my visitors at WeLoveToQuilt.com If you're interested, I can mail one to you for $12.50 ( includes shipping/handling costs). These are made for Olfa blade handles (notice the hole shape in the middle). This offer is for the blade only; you must use your own handle. Contact LLoni directly to order: |
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