Hey quilter's...hope your day is off to a great start. I'm excited to share the last phase of my "Lucky Trivet 4 Entertaining." As y'all know I'm loving this collection "Sunlit Garden" by Jennifer Thomas for Island Batik Fabrics. Well, in this phase you'll learn my border/binding technique if you haven't already. I love to do this technique especially on small projects. You also get to use decorative stitches too for securing the fold on back of your trivet. I will mention when you are sewing your binding fold to maybe not start in the corner. I found out that it is a bit bulky due to the layers starting in the corners. Again...you do what's easier for you. Also, if you have a preferred method for your binding please do what you like. I did use a scrap piece of Quilt Town Stars by Missouri Star Quilt Co. white for the backing. I like to scrap the back if I'm not planning on using both sides of the trivet. Again..you do what works best for you. There are no "quilting police" on my blog..we're just here to have fun & learn new techniques. As I always say..."Less Stress Quilting." :-) I don't know about y'all but I'm excited that my St.Patrick's Day trivet is finished and we're still in February. Right? :-) I thank y'all so much for following me on this creative journey. Enjoy!
Blessed Quilting from my Home to Yours,
Cat
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Lucky Trivet 4 Entertaining...
Here's all you do...
* Rotary cut your backing fabric & Insul-Bright 8 1/2 x 8 1/2
* Lay block right side facing down...then Insul-bright
* Position your backing fabric right side up within your square.
Tip..I use a pin to secure layers 2gether...just remember to remove pin once all clipped before sewing.
Border/Binding...
* Starting at top..fold back binding in half...then fold in half again to secure raw edges and clip or pin to secure. I like to leave about a 1/4" "binding" on the front but don't stress...it's a trivet :-)
* Repeat for bottom of trivet same method as above.
* Repeat for left/right sides of trivet same method as above and mitering at corners or your preferred method.
Tip...once I have clipped all edges...I then make sure that the border/binding is all tucked in on the back side and every thing looks even as possible on the front. This is the time to do any adjusting if needed before you secure with top stitching or "a-play-que" stitch.
* On the right side of your trivet...stitch in the ditch...top stitch or decorative stitch to secure your border fold on back side. Take your time sewing...removing pins/clips as you sew...pivoting at corners.
I love to do a decorative stitch within my border on front of block...not only is it "pretty" gives me a chance to show off some more Aurifil thread but it secures the fold on back easier. :-)
Tip...if your stitches don't catch the fold on back of trivet...don't stress...you can tack using "washable permanent fabric glue" to secure. Remember...less..stress...quilting :-)
Well you did it...you now have a super cute "fun-ctional" trivet for your Holiday entertaining!
Talk soon,
Cat
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