Ricky Tims... my new hero!

I’ve had Ricky’s “Grand Finale” DVD for years now… really I think since we were in the RV fulltime.  I finally decided to try his piped binding on my baby quilt.

I am so thrilled!  I could kick myself for not trying this sooner, I don’t think I will ever bind any other way again.  Yes the process was slow, making that teensy piping took some patience, but it was still way faster than binding by hand, which I don’t do anyway, and I love the way the little piping looks!

I have another quilt to bind this week, and will be using the same method.  Ricky, you have my undying gratitude!

Update on Monday, January 30, 2012 at 4:57PM by Created by CJ

Full shot as requested by Vicki.

Comments

[Marcia]

Wow - everything about that quilt is perfect! The colors, the quilt pattern, the binding - start to finish - what a wonderful quilt!

[Vicki Maynard]

That really sets off all those colors! And it makes the quilting look entirely different. Can we see the entire quilt?????? Please??????

[Karen]

you will need to bring this quilt with you to quilt group on Thursday night - I would love to see up close how you did that binding - I have seen piping on some quilts but never looked closely at it.
Karen

[Doreen]

Lovely. Love that binding technique!

[Sandy]

It turned out great, CJ! :)

[capope]

This is really - really nice - Yes I do love the colors, the piping and the quilting - some lucky child will love it too

[Terri]

For something you weren't sure about it sure turned out great! The piping is like the cherry on top!

[Pam K]

Love the bright colors on the quilt. And I like using Ricky Tims method for the binding with the piping, slow, but easy and looks great.

[Denebir]

Hey CJ - I found this tutorial that makes it even easier than Ricky's method. I'm trying it out on my next quilt - thought I'd share:
http://www.tlcstitches.blogspot.com/2010/07/faux-piped-binding-tutorial.html

[Sandy S]

Faux piping method is brilliant. If you trim the seams, you can have a more narrow piping, if desired.

[Judy]

Holy Cow!! That is a great quilt. i just love it!! And to think you didn't like it! I LOVE the binding.

[Ricky Tims]

Thanks so much for the post and big kudos and Whoo-hoos for your success!!!! Way to go!

[Vivian]

I did piping on my orange crush. I used it while staying with Larry at the hospital and wondered why I have used it again. I love the look.