The pussy cat quilt was getting binding done, something I really enjoy. But first, it had to be applied. I always like to have the binding strip prepared ahead of time.
Then, an hour or so at a time, I sat comfortably in my recliner chair and hand stitched the the binding down. I find this part very soothing, but I know some quilters don’t enjoy doing the binding at all. And I do find those binding clips much easier to use than pins, no more stabbed fingers.
Who doesn’t enjoy hand stitching the binding down?
There – all finished. Time for a photo shoot.
This started life as a small panel, goodness knows where I got it from. Perhaps I purchased it, or maybe it was a gift. I separated all the little cats, added sashing and stitched it back together as a leader and ender project. I can certainly remember where I got the border fabric from. Some years ago a co-worker was looking to get rid of some of her fabric, and knowing I was a quilter, brought a selection in for me to check out. This blue floral was one of the fabrics I purchased. The backing is a piece of sheeting.
The pussy cat cot quilt will be donated to Foster Hope, who look after children going into foster care. I hope a little girl will love her pretty blue quilt and enjoy checking out all the different cats.
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It’s great I can still see your photos. Love the cat quilt. How simple is that it only needed sashings and a border,
. One easy quilt made.
This is a beautiful finish, Jenny; what a nice gift for a little one...
you are a "Good dooby" to donate this pretty piece hugs, Julierose
Such a pretty Pussy Cat quilt that will be loved by a little one.
I like getting one side of the binding done on the machine and then take it to the living room to hand stitch to the back - I don't mind if it takes a week or more it is a great way to finish a quilt and sometimes think back on all that happened in the time since you took your first stitch or picked out the fabric.
This is a wonderful quilt. I think it is a great idea to use a panel like that to make a simple quilt to donate. I like stitching the borders too. Such an easy mindless task.
Owo!!! What a lovely quilt, Jenny.
Sure your quilt will add smiles on some child face. God bless!
Great quilt—whoever receives it will be delighted!
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It looks beautiful, hand stitching is very soothing.
It’s a lovely quilt - almost an “I Spy” quilt. I used to hand-stitch binding; now,I use a machine.
What an adorable quilt that is! I do enjoy binding as well and am working on my second one in a week! Have a wonderful week.
What a great finish, someone will love it! Btw I’m in the hate binding camp LOL
Such a wonderful child's quilt! I adore binding a quilt, and hope you are enjoying binding this one!
Isn't that a pretty one?! I like the blue sashings and border a lot, Jenny. I love doing binding by hand - it's such a pleasant way to spend an evening!
What a great quilt, and a great gift to the charity too. I use the same clips when I am doing binding. Hope you have a great week!
Great Kitty quilt! Pretty binding for a pretty quilt!!
Great finish and I love the quilting.
That is a lovely finish. I really like the blue background you have used. Looks like the binding was finished in no time.
What a perfect cot quilt. The blues set off the kittens so well.
God bless.
The Pussycat Quilt turned out so cute! It will make someone very happy!
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