Tuesday, October 7, 2014

INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW WHAT A LAPEL STICK HAS TO DO WITH BINDING A QUILT! (giveaway)

I have had a few people ask me what I use my Lapel Sticks on.  So I am going to show you.

Come with me while I bind my quilt.

Here I am getting my binding ready....no lapel stick needed yet.



Now...don't look at my ironing board cover, I actually think it is time for a new one.


 Folding my strips in half with steam




No Lapel Stick needed yet...but I promise, I will be getting to it soon.

Sewing the binding on one side.

 Here is my trusty binding tool that I got at Missouri Star Quilt Co., they even have a tutorial on how to use this tool...but we are talking about Lapel sticks today...so let's get to it.

 After I sew most of the binding on one side I need to join the two ends together....

How you ask?

Get my amazing Lapel Stick.



See where I have put the Lapel Stick on the edge of this fabric.  It is great.


Here it is glued together.  All it took was a line of glue, finger press the two pieces together and there you have it.  No pins to mess with.  Trust me, using pins is a pain when you are trying to do this.

 Sew it together...and WAAAAALAAA    Then to finish sewing it to the quilt.  But we are not done with the Lapel Stick yet so keep it out.

 Remember to turn off your steam on your iron (steam is not good on the fingers).

See how I put the Lapel stick on the binding part....So I apply the stick, iron, apply the stick, iron.  This is such a great way to get your binding on so nicely.

I flipped the binding towards the backside. (I think my mother does it opposite of what I do..but hey...she loves it her way and I love it mine).

 Then I flip the quilt over and sew in the ditch, it catches the binding on the other side right nicely...no pins or clips needed.


Now for the fun part.  

I know that some of you have asked..."Where do I get these Lapel Sticks?"

Keith who created the Lapel Stick is offering

40 Sticks for 50 dollars, shipping is included in this!!

That is such a deal.

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Go here to purchase your Lapel Sticks

This offer is good until October 20th!!!

Tomorrow I will show you some other ways I use these Lapel Sticks.

I would love to give one away to a few readers, just comment below and we will see what we can do...(I am talking like there is a mouse in my pocket...hummmm)
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32 comments:

  1. Danih03October 7, 2014 at 11:57 PM

    Ok, I want some, but not 40 of them lol! I will show my LQS. The owner is always looking for new products!

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  2. JJOctober 8, 2014 at 12:12 AM

    Wow what a good deal, I just ordered, cant wait to get them.

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  3. Carol- Beads and BirdsOctober 8, 2014 at 4:51 AM

    Lapel Stick is a cool invention. I'll be really interested to see more ways you use it.

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  4. KaHollyOctober 8, 2014 at 6:05 AM

    Pretty handy!

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  5. QuiltSueOctober 8, 2014 at 7:06 AM

    I would love to try this method of adding the binding, so I'll keep my fingers crossed that I am the lucky winner.

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  6. HeatherOctober 8, 2014 at 8:09 AM

    yes, the pins are a bother when joining the ends of the binding. this is a great idea. thanks

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  7. JocelynOctober 8, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    Very clever! I would never have thought to join the fabrics that way.

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  8. LynetteOctober 8, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    Looks like a nice trick for the times that I do want to stitch my binding down at the machine instead of by hand! Also reminds me that I need to surf for the best place to order a whole bunch of fusible stuff. . .

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  9. Joanne LendaroOctober 8, 2014 at 9:55 AM

    I love it!! I use Elmer's school glue, but could easily be converted....

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  10. Wacky WomanOctober 8, 2014 at 10:17 AM

    Is this a new product?

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  11. Needled MomOctober 8, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    These are really great glue sticks. They are so neat and not globby.

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  12. GillOctober 8, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    I would love to try one - not sure if I want 40 though!!

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  13. SewCalGalOctober 8, 2014 at 11:16 AM

    Inspirational example for using Labelstick. I hate pinning my binding. I look forward to trying your technique.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  14. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsOctober 8, 2014 at 1:11 PM

    Cool idea! I'd love to play with one. Thanks for the chance!

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  15. LeAnneOctober 8, 2014 at 1:15 PM

    I use glue for lots of things, but never for that last bit of binding. This will definitely be something I use a lot.

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  16. UnknownOctober 8, 2014 at 1:26 PM

    I have about 6 quilts that just need the bindings put in. I could put the Lapel Sticks to good use. Sounds like a great product!

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  17. swoozeOctober 8, 2014 at 5:27 PM

    happy birthday! Hoping "I" get the present though :D

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  18. West Michigan QuilterOctober 8, 2014 at 8:45 PM

    Great post. My friend had just told me she has this tool but can't remember how to use it, so I forwarded your blog to her. She was thrilled and said now she'd know where to look when she forgets.

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  19. LynOctober 9, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    That is a great tutorial! Thanks so much for the help. The lapel stick looks like a wonderful tool. Thanks again

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  20. Three Birds InspiredOctober 9, 2014 at 7:36 PM

    I love using Lapel Sticks for all kinds of things. I use them for applique placement, zipper installation and even a quick hem in an emergency! What I have never used one for before is binding! Thanks for the tutorial!

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  21. Karen in Breezy PointOctober 11, 2014 at 8:19 PM

    I've always wondered about Lapel Stick, but have never tried it --thanks for the info!

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  22. Rina MasonOctober 13, 2014 at 12:00 AM

    Sounds like a great product with many different uses. I think I'm going to need some.

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  23. RuthOctober 13, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    Looks like it would be very useful - so I would love to try it.

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  24. TerryOctober 14, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    I came back to comment because I'd love to try it! Thanks for the chance Barb! :0)

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  25. SnoodlesOctober 14, 2014 at 4:07 PM

    Woot! I'm going to try that on my next binding! Love my Lapel Stick I used to have...used it all up and now I would love to win more! :)

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  26. Osage Bluff QuilterOctober 14, 2014 at 8:08 PM

    Those sticks would work wonderful when I paper piece small prints, especially when I fussy cut the first piece!

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  27. barbara woodsOctober 14, 2014 at 8:53 PM

    Would love to try that. Thanks

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  28. Missy ShayOctober 14, 2014 at 10:19 PM

    What a great tool! I tried a glue stick a few times and really gummed up my needle! LOL

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  29. Catskill QuilterOctober 15, 2014 at 1:52 PM

    These look super useful! I am going to try them!

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  30. SusanOctober 16, 2014 at 10:00 AM

    I'm Going to try your binding technique

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  31. TammyOctober 16, 2014 at 4:04 PM

    Looks like something new for me to try.

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  32. Connie Kresin CampbellOctober 18, 2014 at 10:27 PM

    Great info Barb and I have never used them but would love to try.

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