Sunday, March 24, 2013

Finished off with piping







I've finished off my Drop quilt recently and I thought I'd share a few pictures with you before I put the label on and find a home for it.






After making this quilt over the summer, I started looking for the next quilt that needed piping and Drop was the one.

I used Fig Tree Tapestry mini-charms and an older Fig Tree fabric from the line Cornucopia for the border, binding and backing.

I don't know why I had so much of this dot fabric, but it was perfect for this project!  






The quilting on Drop was simple stitching in the ditch with invisible monofilament thread.

I thought piping that matched the border would be a great way to add some pizzaz to this little quilt.

Reading Susan Cleveland's book, Piping Hot Binding, made it easy for me to figure out how the process of piping works. You can check out a few pictures in this post.





It was easy and fun and now I'm on the lookout again for another quilt that needs piping!




17 comments:

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

The piping looks great on that quilt. I need to think of that when I border some small quilts.

Carrie P. said...

Well done! I like piping in a quilt and I should do it more often. Great looking quilt.

JoAnne said...

I love it! I think I'm going to have to keep and eye out for a quilt that needs piping, too.

Kinga Izabella said...

Beautiful quilt!

Terry said...

It's a beauty! The piping looks great on it! :0)

Cindy said...

The piping makes your pretty quilt POP with loveliness!! Oh my, what a great idea!!

Joyful Quilter said...

It's amazing how a little something can make a big Wow. Very cute.

Izzy said...

The piping is just perfect on that little quilt. So cute.

Sinta Renee said...

I LOVE this little guy! The piping is perfect! I seriously love it!

Michelle said...

I have to agree with everyone...I love the piping! I've never tried it but I'm going to have to put it on my list.

Lynn said...

I love the piping!! What a terrific idea, I may have to try this one day.
I especially love it with the red dotty fabric!

Abby and Stephanie said...

The red dot is fantastic with the quilt. LOVE the piping.

Erin said...

The dots and the piping are perfect for that quilt. Nice job.

PunkiePie (Jen) said...

the piping makes a great addition to the quilt. Love it.

Gretchen said...

The piping really makes this quilt stand out. Looks fabulous! Love the fabrics and your choice of border fabric too. Simply wonderful :)

Lynette said...

Yeah - the white piping is absolutely perfect on this! Gorgeous little quilt. :)

Sinta Renee said...

I love love love your Drop! It is so sweet... the piping the extra large polka dot border... It's perfectly beautiful!!!!