Tuesday, March 1, 2011

THE GLUE THAT BINDS

So I put my hands to doing another binding this morning.....

If you saw the last post, it will show you how I used Elmer's glue to do a binding. In the video she hand sews the binding on the back. I machine stitched in the ditch on the front to sew the binding on the back.

Confession time:

We all know how I have a need for speed....I just can't help myself....when that foot comes down on tha pedal....there is no holding back...... It is exelerating.........I get in the zone.....

I can feel the wind blowing through my hair.....

my heart races.....


but...

but sometimes....

Sometimes speed is not good...not when you are trying to conceal your stitches....so on this Horizon it has a little button (see the arrows on the side of the machine)...you can move that left for slower speed and right for higher...well....to protect me from myself, I lowered the speed.





Here is the end results....no waves....I just love it



So....for the rest of the day, I got some house work done, organized a few things and then worked on my 13 ugly towels for the towel swap. I actually think I like these towels now, they are growing on me...hopefully, my swappers will let it grow on them as well.

I also decided that I should not post so much, give all of you a break from me ..... so this is a new goal.....

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32 comments:

  1. JudiMarch 1, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    So funny! I love it - I feel the same way when I am sewing a binding - the faster the better. I don't have a speed control on my machine though, I will have to look into that!

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  2. JanMarch 1, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Pretty quilt Barb. Don't cut off your blogging too much---I like reading your posts-you are one of my favorites!!!!

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  3. Wacky WomanMarch 1, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    No, we like hearing from you Barb. Don't leave us......

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  4. DeannaMarch 2, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    If it is what you need to do, go ahead and cut back, but not on our account. Your humor and honesty help me get through the day.

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  5. Susan In TexasMarch 2, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    What!!! Less posting, say it isn't so! I comment that your blog has changed my life, well, binding wise anyway, and your answer is to say you're going to blog less. Sigh. I'll shut up now. ;)

    Susan in Texas

    PS Your binding is so lovely and flat. You probably just want more time to sit and admire it, right? lol

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  6. QuiltSueMarch 2, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    I think the idea of a speed thingie on the machine is great. As for not blogging so much, , well, we'd miss you, so I don't think that's one of your better decisions :(

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  7. BetsyMarch 2, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    The binding looks great!!!
    Don't leave us for too long. You are my favorite read.

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  8. CrispyMarch 2, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    They must have designed your machine with you in mind LOL. You will be missed every morning, but I can understand not being on the computer so much. So much more time available for other things :0)

    Crispy

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  9. andsewonMarch 2, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Yes that 1/2 speed button can come in handy!;-)

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  10. JustCindyMarch 2, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    I can't believe you are thinking of taking a break! The quilt and the binding look great. I have the speed control and I love it.

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  11. hettyMarch 2, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Your quilt looks amazing! Nice flat binding. Please don't stop posting! I love reading your blog.

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  12. Gene BlackMarch 2, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Take a break if you need it for YOU, but don't do it for US. We are enjoying your posts. (even if we fail to comment!)

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  13. RumiMarch 2, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    I never tire of reading your posts Barb!

    Cute quilt too!

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  14. Melissa ;-)March 2, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    I use my speed button on my Janome, too. Much easier than trying to remember to not put that foot down!

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  15. Scrappy quilterMarch 2, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Love your quilt...so pretty. Hugs

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  16. UnknownMarch 2, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Ah life lessons! Aren't they wonderful?

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  17. Mary L.March 2, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Great job and I don't get tired of you..ever.

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  18. West Michigan QuilterMarch 2, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    I have to laugh. I can just see your hair flowing in the wind as you sit at your sewing machine having so much fun. Love your quilt. Nice and flat and no waves!

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  19. GerryARTMarch 2, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Thanks for the video link yesterday.
    I learned from it and have a new bottle of Elmer's on my list.
    Blog less??????????? We love to hear of your activities, Barb.
    Hugs,
    Gerry

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  20. onlymehereMarch 2, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    I love your posts so much so just post as often as you want! I never tire of you or your stories and apparently neither does anyone else who takes the time to comment here!

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  21. JoannaMarch 2, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    The only way I can slow down is to control my foot - on my leg that's on the floor pedal, not the machine. That's a neat feature you have. Your quilt looks beautiful.

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  22. BarbMarch 2, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    I too dial the speed down as I tend to have a hammer foot, lol.
    finding a blogging balance for me has been hard. But a little less has been more for me lately.

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  23. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsMarch 2, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    So when you used the machine, you did not find the glue messing with the machine?? What a time saver!! Love the quilt, love the colors! Enjoy your break, we will be here waiting!

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  24. John'aLeeMarch 2, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    The quilt is adorable. I understand where you are coming from. We all need balance...and sometimes this 'computer' can take over our lives!
    Take care sweetie!

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  25. ButtonMadMarch 3, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    This is such a fun and refreshing blog. Lovely quilts - thanks for sharing.

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  26. RoyceMarch 3, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    I love your blog but I must admit I'm not a good commenter. As a blogger myself you would think I'd do better. Agree with Gene stop only for you cause we're all waiting for the next exciting thing.

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  27. AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    The need for speed. I heat ya. I have a mark on mine for FMQing. and it is also my regular sewing speed. I'm learning to slow down and enjoy the process... I just wish my patience would catch up. LOL!

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  28. MaxwellsMarch 3, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Erin moved mine all the way to left (slowest speed). I didn't know that's what she touched. I just thought she broke my machine! Why is it moving so slow!!! Took me awhile to figure it out.

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  29. MickiMarch 3, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    I love how it turned out...So very Irish looking!
    Micki

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  30. Ann MarieMarch 3, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    I wish I had a setting to make ME go faster!

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  31. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsMarch 4, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    I love the cruise control button for speed on my machine too. Keeps the quilt police away. ;)
    Love your posts Barb. I don't always have time to comment, but I do visit with you!
    xx, shell

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  32. Needled MomMarch 4, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    I love that speed control button. It is fabulous when the grandchildren are sewing.

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