Sunday, December 8, 2013

The Last Step

I love the slow, mindless process of sewing the binding on a quilt. 

 Not only does it afford me the time to reflect upon the journey I travelled while making the quilt but also to embrace the peace that I experience whenever I have a needle between my fingers.

Safe Harbor II...stay tuned for the reveal!
Happy stitching!

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43 comments:

  1. sunnyDecember 8, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    Ooh, can't wait for the reveal! I've been working on bindings all weekend, and I love the process, too.

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  2. Donna~~December 8, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    I'm doing a binding too--very slowly. Love your backing fabric!

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  3. DianeDecember 8, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    Okay, I'll admit, I am SUPER curious and can't wait to see it! Love the backing fabric!

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  4. Salty Pumpkin StudioDecember 8, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    Wow, I love that fabric.

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  5. JacquelineDecember 8, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    The backing is fabulous.. can't wait to see the front.

    I have 2 wall hangings waiting for the hand stitching on the binding. Plan on getting started Monday. I too love hand work.

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  6. gracieDecember 8, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    Looking forward to seeing this complete...the backing is lovely. I always like the hand sewing part of a project....

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  7. Apple Avenue QuiltsDecember 8, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Wonderful backing!

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  8. SheilaDecember 8, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    What a perfect backing! Can't wait to see the finished quilt. Have a terrific Sunday.

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  9. barcordDecember 8, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    Mmmmh! Nice backing fabric Kaaren.

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  10. Loves to QuiltDecember 8, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    I too, love the time for reflection and peace while stitching on my bindings! Can hardly wait for the big reveal!

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  11. annieDecember 8, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    can't wait to see it, I love the fabric on the back!

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  12. HeartsdesireDecember 8, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    The backing fabric looks fabulous. I'll certainly be back for the front reveal.

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  13. SusannahDecember 8, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    I have a feeling that I am going to love it!!!!!!!

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  14. AnonymousDecember 8, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    Hi Kaaren,

    Can't wait to see Safe Harbour two. Love the backing. Is it a new fabric.

    Enjoy the evening.

    Dianne

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  15. AnonymousDecember 8, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    Hi Kaaren,

    Can't wait to see Safe Harbour two. Love the backing. Is it a new fabric.

    Enjoy the evening.

    Dianne

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  17. Samplings from Spring CreekDecember 8, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    The backing is awesome--love the blue

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  18. SherriDecember 8, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    So beautifully said...there is indeed peace that comes as we piece--especially with hand work!

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  19. Margs Primitive QuiltsDecember 8, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    Kaaren... I LoVe the backing on this quilt. I agree... it does take a long time to sew down the binding, but it is so relaxing.

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  20. Janet O.December 8, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    Oh, aren't you the tease? : )

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  21. Kindred QuiltsDecember 8, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Agree... binding a quilt is a great relaxer. Looking forward to the big reveal!

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  22. Ann in PADecember 8, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    Wow, what beautiful backing...can't wait to see the front!

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  23. onlymehereDecember 8, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    I'm waiting on pins and needles for this reveal!!

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  24. Donna KeatingDecember 8, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    That's a favorite part of the process to me as well. Lovely meditation.

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  25. MerilynDecember 8, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    I have to agree!! I do love that last bit of handsewing on a quilt, and yes the mind does wander, good 'thinking time'!!!! I also love to have some gentle quiet classical music in the background too....Look forward to seeing your finished quilt!!!!

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  26. CarinDecember 8, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    Can't wait to see it ;-)

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  27. BevDecember 8, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    Just love the backing and can hardly wait to see the front. I am waiting for my quilter to send my 2 finished quilts next week and do the binding. It must also feel terrific, especially with all your positive health news lately. Continue to enjoy the quilting process and all the joy that it brings you. Also Kaaren, thank you for the new First Friday of the month pattern. It is a real beauty and I am hoping for some spare time in the future to sew this Christmas gem. As always, be well and keep happy. Bev

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  28. Pam in ILDecember 8, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    What a tease! LOL Can't wait to see the reveal. The backing is beautiful!

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  29. Judy MacLeodDecember 8, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Oh! Oh! Oh! LOVE that backing fabric! I'm still quilting a sailboats quilt for my youngest grandson and that backing would have been SEW perfect! Instead he gets flannel dots and stars. Cozy but not the "perfect" backing for a sailboat themed quilt.

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  30. Needled MomDecember 8, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    What a great backing for Safe Harbor!! I love it.

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  31. LoriDecember 8, 2013 at 10:51 PM

    Binding is the best part.

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  32. KrisDecember 9, 2013 at 2:23 AM

    Kaaren - I too love the binding process!! It says so many things about me - I finished a project, I love the peace I have while binding, and I am with you - I love the feel of the needle in my hand!! Can't wait to see the reveal!! :-))

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  33. ElizabethDecember 9, 2013 at 2:27 AM

    I too love switching my brain to the peaceful mode when I have a needle and thread in my hand to stitching the binding. happy stitching, stay snug.

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  34. margaretDecember 9, 2013 at 3:24 AM

    look forward to seeing this complete, a fully reverseable quilt with such a lovely backing

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  35. Hardin County KeepsakesDecember 9, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    I can tell I will love this one.Red ,navy,cream and stars.All my favorites.Doing the binding is my favorite part of making a quilt.j

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  36. TarynDecember 9, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    I, too, feel peace when I have a needle between my fingers. Thank for articulating it so well.

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  37. CandaceDecember 9, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    My sentiments, exactly, Kaaren!
    Cheers!

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  38. JeannaDecember 9, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    I'm intrigued Kaaren! Love the backing fabric...

    I too find handstitching my bindings very peaceful. As a matter of fact, I have two quilts waiting for my attention now. Hope to finish them soon.

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  39. MarieDecember 9, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    I can't wait to see your latest masterpiece!

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  40. JanetDecember 10, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Can't wait for the showing. I love your backing.

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  41. pauletteDecember 10, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    The PERFECT fabric for this gorgeous quilt!! Can't wait to see the reveal!
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  42. LouiseDecember 10, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    I really enjoy hand finishing the binding. Almost feel sad when I put the last stitches in the binding and label. Not sad for very long though. Beautiful, perfect backing!

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  43. NancyDecember 10, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    I love your backing fabric. At some point did you share what fabric that is?

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