I was often finding myself in a bit of a snit because I had trouble finishing a binding with my machine couldn't finish a binding with my machine. The bobbin-thread side of the project always looked terrible. I don't really like to travel the road to Snitsville. Snorting, stomping, and snatching at my hair is not attractive. My solution to the problem was to run far, far away from a project if it had a binding that I didn't want to finish by hand. Not a very good solution. It seemed like everything I wanted to do had binding somewhere. I decided the best way to fix the problem, and eliminate the need to travel to Snitsville, was to practice. Potholders seemed like the perfect thing to practice on. Five sets of potholders later, I have discovered that finishing a binding with your machine is all about getting your needle positioned in the right place. It's not nearly as hard as I made it out to be. I am excited to try some projects that I have shied away from. Stay tuned...
I also appliqued a dish towel to go with this set of potholders. This is a super-easy, speedy project with a lot of eye appeal. I love this kind of project. It's an item everyone can use, it makes a great gift, and when time is short, it feeds my appetite to complete something. Best of all...this is a no snit creative endeavor :-)!
XOXO,
Cassie
What cute pot holders and dishtowel. Binding looks great. Did you make or purchase the dishtowel.....love the color!
Posted by: Jan | April 01, 2008 at 04:00 PM
Well, I'll have to remember to avoid the road to Snitsville the next my machine doesn't cooperate! ;-)
Love the potholders and dishtowel! Very nice!
What kind of machine do you have?
Posted by: Pam | April 01, 2008 at 04:43 PM
Those look great! I'd love to know your needle positioning trick!
Posted by: Jona | April 01, 2008 at 05:58 PM
I am glad you got your machine binding down pat and the results prove it! I absolutely love the fabric you used. I have yardage of it that's how much I love it!!
Posted by: Jackie | April 02, 2008 at 07:49 PM
I LOVE that fabric -- I know I've seen it before -- do you know what it is? Like you, I avoid machine binding like the plague -- I just do it by hand. But, when I do it by machine, I use a zigzag stitch -- the imperfections aren't as obvious. But that just looks sloppy for some things. Your potholders turned out great -- do you have any secrets to share?
Posted by: Thimbleanna | April 02, 2008 at 09:34 PM
Love your potholders-I'm inspired to do something like this for my MIL for her birthday. Thanks!
Posted by: Marie | April 03, 2008 at 11:01 AM
I need to try a pot holder. I am sure it would be great practice. I am just learning to quilt and so excited.
Posted by: Valerie | April 03, 2008 at 07:57 PM
Cute potholders! I avoid machine sewing binding like the plague.......can you tell me your secret?
Posted by: Deb | April 04, 2008 at 11:34 AM
Cute potholders! I avoid machine sewing binding like the plague.......can you tell me your secret?
Posted by: Deb | April 04, 2008 at 11:36 AM
Cute potholders! I avoid machine sewing binding like the plague.......can you tell me your secret?
Posted by: Deb | April 04, 2008 at 11:36 AM
I am struggling with the bindings right now-- I have most of a potholder done (and it stinks). Thanks for the honesty that maybe I will have to do a few more to get it right. I was worried it was just me, but maybe its true that practice makes perfect.
Posted by: Kimberly | October 30, 2012 at 07:37 AM