I have all of the binding stitched to the front of “Insanity” now to begin the hand stitching on the back of it. I got started doing that this evening. I’m not going to take photo’s of every step, but here are two photos of the beginning.
the start of making the binding nice and neat at one of the first corners.
The back of the same area.
When I get done with the binding I plan on putting a little more quilting in. I think the scallops look a little bare. I think I will quilt the shape of the scallops about half way in the scallop if you know what I mean. Following the shape of the scallop? I’m not always good at explaining what I mean 
the important thing is I know what I mean!
Have any of you gone to a physical therapist? Wow can they torture you at times!! The first couple visits were nice and relaxing actually – the last two! wow what a difference – he is pulling and stretching my neck and shoulders until I’m almost ready to scream – but then it is done and later in the day I think I feel a little more range of motion in my neck. But now tonight I am aching again. Almost out of muscle relaxers – hope to see some improvement tomorrow!
We pick up our new dining room set tomorrow I will post photos if we get it set in place. The table comes in two pieces as the table top sits on a pedestal type of stand – there is actually a shelf on the pedestal and a drawer where you can store placemats, tablecloths ect. I’ll post a photo when we have it ready. I’m afraid I’m not going to be a lot of help to Mike getting it on and off the trailer – I’m glad it comes in two pieces!
November 6th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
You are really speedy to have the binding sewn on the front already. I think you are right about quilting the scallops and if I understand right you are just echoing the shape of the scallop.
I have never been to a physical therapist but some friends have told me what they have been through. I hope it fixes the problem.
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November 7th, 2009 at 3:55 am
The swag binding looks wonderful…and I agree-the quilting you plan on adding will be just enough to accent the swag!
Hope you’re feeling better soon…hate to say it, but could you be straining your neck while sewing? I had a student who had neck problems doing the Baltimore Album class-she changed her chair and sitting position and it helped.
We’re about half way through our Germany trip…I finally have a consistent internet link-up so I’m quickly posting reports from actually earlier in our trip-we’re now in Berlin!
We’re off to a flea market now…wonder what that will be like!
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November 7th, 2009 at 7:40 am
Karen the binding is beautiful, I like the quilting idea. I bet if they keep working on your neck they will write another script.
November 7th, 2009 at 7:45 am
I think the quilting inside the scallops would be the icing on the cake.
Your binding looks great! I can hand sew so much better than use my machine, kindred spirit here! Looking fabulous!
Rambler
November 7th, 2009 at 8:29 am
The binding around the scallops looks so nice and neat. I hope that your neck and shoulders get well soon Karen.
Crispy
November 7th, 2009 at 11:45 am
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Your right I do have packages to look forward to but since they’re being sent to my MIL’s house I haven’t actually seen/touched them so I’ll be really excited when I finally get to see them!!! I can’t wait to create.
Do you have only surprises for Christmas or do you know what you’re getting in advance sometimes too?
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November 8th, 2009 at 9:17 am
Congratulations on one fantastic finish! I can’t wait to see it complete.
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November 9th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
Your quilt is a very beautiful work of art! It looks like it would be very comfortable to cuddle under on a cold night!
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