I can't believe how fast a week has gone! It was half term last week for us, so I had a very unproductive week work and crafting wise in order to spend time with my children. It was really quite lovely, sometimes it's nice to pull on the reins and slow down a little.
Sneakily I convinced my 7 year old that the Sizzix big shot is great fun, and together we started cutting some fabric I had bought especially to make quilt bindings. (I have a how to on binding a quilt if you click here)
![bindings in progress]()
Each of these fabrics is a half yard and I find I can get enough binding for a couple of nice sized baby quilts out of a half yard, or one large quilt (up to about 70" at each side). It's my plan to cut all of this stack into 2.5" strips and make into double fold quilt binding, so I have a rainbow of ready made colours on hand at any time. I'll do that this week, and get some pictures so I can share next week.
I also cut a few stacks of 2.5" squares for scrap quilts. It's great to have plenty of squares ready and waiting for the mood to grab and for some speedy sewing!
![cutting for scrap vomit]()
On my post from last week I had a question from Karen about the cutting mat/die sandwich for when you're using fabric. I took a little picture to show you, so I hope that helps you visually (which I find easier to grasp than when it's words!)
![sizzix cutting sandwich]()
Sneakily I convinced my 7 year old that the Sizzix big shot is great fun, and together we started cutting some fabric I had bought especially to make quilt bindings. (I have a how to on binding a quilt if you click here)
Each of these fabrics is a half yard and I find I can get enough binding for a couple of nice sized baby quilts out of a half yard, or one large quilt (up to about 70" at each side). It's my plan to cut all of this stack into 2.5" strips and make into double fold quilt binding, so I have a rainbow of ready made colours on hand at any time. I'll do that this week, and get some pictures so I can share next week.
I also cut a few stacks of 2.5" squares for scrap quilts. It's great to have plenty of squares ready and waiting for the mood to grab and for some speedy sewing!
On my post from last week I had a question from Karen about the cutting mat/die sandwich for when you're using fabric. I took a little picture to show you, so I hope that helps you visually (which I find easier to grasp than when it's words!)
Time for me to go back to my marathon of strip cutting! Have a great week and remember - if you'd like me to explain anything or share any how to's, just leave me a comment and I'll do my best to help!
Katy