We all know that life has its ups and downs. It's what makes life interesting and sometimes challenging. When I was in grade school many years ago, we had to memorize the poem The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost. It still comes to mind every once in a while. Today is one of those days. As I neared the end of my Texas Star quilt, I decided to make the last two rows separate from the quilt. So tonight, I have a very crooked path as I stitch that seam.
It also made me realize that the edges of this quilt are very crooked and I knew from the beginning I would be whacking off some of those outside stars to make a straight edge to attach the binding. I guess I could have just left it as is and bind that crooked edge but that makes the binding complicated.
Well, this morning, as I straightened my sewing room I came across the diamonds I had cut and marked when I first started this quilt. If you remember I was going to use diamonds instead of the hexagons. So I decided, why not stitch the diamonds along the outside edges so I wouldn't have to whack as much of the stars off.
Two sides are missing star points where the next stars would have been added had I made the quilt larger. So I will add some diamonds there also. I can hardly wait to turn on the sewing light and settle in and start stitching! The quilting road has many paths and I really enjoy that! The challenges and decisions we make on every quilt we make keep the craft interesting.
It also made me realize that the edges of this quilt are very crooked and I knew from the beginning I would be whacking off some of those outside stars to make a straight edge to attach the binding. I guess I could have just left it as is and bind that crooked edge but that makes the binding complicated.
Well, this morning, as I straightened my sewing room I came across the diamonds I had cut and marked when I first started this quilt. If you remember I was going to use diamonds instead of the hexagons. So I decided, why not stitch the diamonds along the outside edges so I wouldn't have to whack as much of the stars off.
Two sides are missing star points where the next stars would have been added had I made the quilt larger. So I will add some diamonds there also. I can hardly wait to turn on the sewing light and settle in and start stitching! The quilting road has many paths and I really enjoy that! The challenges and decisions we make on every quilt we make keep the craft interesting.
I would find it hard to bind a quilt with the edges like this and not straight- I have done a couple with scallops edges and fought the whole way with them - when you get around to binding take photos of how you do it - I bet a lot would like to see!
ReplyDeleteI agree.When I finally finish one of my four nexus projects I'll need help with the binding.Love your Texas Stars.I
DeleteI agree.When I finally finish one of my four hexie projects I'll need help with the binding.
DeleteWell when I was referring to the crooked path it was the seam across the quilt to add the last two rows. I am adding the diamonds to the outside edge so when I whack off the uneveness I can cut less off. So my next path will be a straight path!
DeleteI too have only stitched on binding to staright edges. Would love to see how you do this...
ReplyDeleteI guess everyone read my blog post wrong. My crooked path was the seam across the quilt to add the last two rows. But I do intend on cutting the edges so that they are straight. I am adding the diamonds so I won't have to cut as much off!
DeleteWhat a great find and solution for the edges! I am going to have to figure out binding on a not straight edge with my tumblers. A new challenge!
ReplyDeleteOh, love that poem by Robert Frost.
DeleteI remember back when I had to memorize it what a chore. But, I have thought about those words a lot over the years. It has become my favorite poem. I only adding the diamonds so that I won't have to trim as much off. But, there will be a whacking!
DeleteI'm working on a hexagon quilt top, and have thought to straighten the edge by hand appliqueing it to a border, rather than cutting off any of my hard work... And I LOVE that particular poem!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great solution!
Deletethe diamonds are a great solution. I highly recommend quilting it and attaching the binding before you trim.
ReplyDeletelovely quilt.