A Little Basting...

My reversible table runner is finished, but when I was going through all the pictures I took of the project I realized that there are more than enough for two blog posts, a new pattern, and a new tutorial.  All coming in the next couple of days.  Here are a few pictures of getting it all put together...

Quilt basting can be daunting, but on a smaller project like this it is actually pretty fun.  As long as I use my Kwik Klip to save my finger and finger nails.  I have also been told that using a spoon is just as helpful.

I have said this before, but it is worth repeating... I iron my project top and bottom with spray starch before putting the layers together.  I spray it on the wrong side to prevent starch buildup and it washes out later.  Many quilters prefer Best Press, but I use plain old Faultless Heavy Starch.  It helps keep the fabric stiff and prevents tucks and pulls when quilting.  It sure makes the job a lot easier.

Trimming and squaring off the finished product.  This is one of the most rewarding steps for me.  I love how neat it is after it's trimmed and the edges are so straight and pretty.  It also means you are really close to being finished!

A little binding sewing... I have a Binding Corner Tutorial coming in a couple of days.  My grandmother requested a tutorial that focuses on making pretty and square corners with the binding.  Coming soon...

Finishing the binding with a sneak peak of the Christmas side.  I am still a hand quilter when it comes to finishing the binding on the back.  I started out hand quilting my quilts and it is nice to still hand quilt at least one part of my machine quilted projects.

Previous posts regarding this project:

Reversible Runner Take 2

Reversible Table Runner Update

Reversible Halloween Table Runner 

I wanted to leave you with this... While I was taking project pictures, I noticed this little guy hard at work.  It was too cute, I had to share it...

Have a great day!

Candace