Bunnies in a Bind!
Although I am by no means a hand stitcher, I have to say I quite enjoy finishing the binding on a quilt. Not that I'd want to do many at 28 feet like this one! Although it seems a daunting task to begin with, once you're in the rhythm it is quite relaxing as you end up wrapped in the quilt. And how satisfying once you're on the home straight to that final stitch of the whole project. 
Here's the quilt at full stretch filling my whole frame.
I used my preferred binding method, with a 2 inch strip pressed through this little tape maker. In contrast to my very expensive machine, it is probably the least expensive tool I've ever bought (50p at a boot sale about 20 years ago). 
I've used it on every quilt I've made.
My new 'Glide' foot did just that! It works perfectly for an edge to edge design, (hearts and flowers in this case to complement the fabric). Not that there were any bulky seams, as I had swirled them all! But it was helpful to work with a transparent foot so you can see where you're going.
It has been a fun project and I hope Jane likes her Bunny Quilt.
Before I got started on this though, I had a great practise session with my new micro handles and finished my own version of the Sew a Row. I am itching to share pictures of it, but I have to wait a while still. Suffice to say I have 'quilted it to death' and I am very pleased with it! Here is a little teaser picture of the back....
There has also been some progress with my scrappy 'Project G'. The other night (when I was too exhausted to do anything other than some 'mindless piecing') I churned out a few more of these little 9 patches.
It is getting quite colourful. At some point I need to look at the design again and work out how many I need!
And today I got my Brother machine back (after some chasing!) Let's hope he's all better.
I want to try out my new ruler foot.
Happy Quilting Everyone!
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