White binding; Artistic choice or terrible decision?
So I'm working on a very modern looking quilt for my daughter who is due in Oct/Nov. The quilt will be mostly green with yellow and white accents. I'm thinking of binding it in white. Is this a terrible idea? The alternative is buying more yellow fabric or binding with a different shades of green. Has anyone ever used white binding on a quilt that was not predominantly white? Pictures or opinions welcome.
Quick baby update: Tab has an appointment on Wednesday to schedule the csection. We are hoping for Nov. 2 but you know babies don't always share our plans. So far Daisy is healthy and moving around a lot. Tab, Wiggles, and I can't wait to meet her.
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I have only made one table runner with a white binding and will say this-it is in the wash more often than any other runner and I don't have any young children stopping by the house too often.
Glad to hear things are going well with Tabitha & Daisy!
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I see absolutely nothing wrong with white binding - though I don't recall that I've ever used it. But, you are going to be washing a baby quilt more than others, so I don't see white as being an issue.
You know that Daisy will make her appearance when she wants to, right?
What does Mr. Wiggles have to say about a new baby coming to the house?
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White works for me! Hopefully Miss Daisy won't come in the middle of a snowstorm! Oh yes, you are in the south now, no worries!
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I think a white binding sounds artistic. As was pointed out you will be washing the quilt more frequently because it is for the little person, it shouldn't be a problem.
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Nothing wrong with it if you feel it suits the quilt. Your quilt; your rules.
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Baby quilt + white = better than black, sounds good to me!!
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I have used white on several quilts and was happy with the results. I think it would be beautiful with a baby quilt!
I couldn't find pictures of my other quilts with white, but this one has white binding.
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I am about to use white to bind a quilt that I want to finish tomorrow. I see no issue with it
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Funny I'm binding a quilt for my granddaughter with white as I did the last one for her. Sometimes white is what makes sense.
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The white binding with the green, yellow and white will be beautiful! Please post a picture when you're done!
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I think it would look pretty, but for me the deciding factor would be the use. If it's for decoration and not a utility quilt, then I would be more inclined to bind in white than if it were going to be used all the time.
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You know the rule... It's YOUR quilt, so you can do whatever you like with it,, I think white sounds lovely, especially with your color choices... You'll be washing it often, anyway...
We can't wait to meet miss Daisy, either..... Wiggles will make a great big brother...
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Yes, I completed a UFO this spring, a tumbler pattern made with 1930's repro. fabrics. I used white binding for it.Attachment 117384Attachment 117385
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I too have used white for binding, it was on my daughter's bed quilt and looks great! I think it's definitely an option to consider. :icon_bigsmile:
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I got a little work done on the quilt today. I got some of the pieces fully cut and others roughly cut. I have not stitched anything yet but I think once I get going it will be pretty quick as it is a sort of whole-cloth quilt with applique rather than pieced blocks. I'm still not sure about binding. I think I'll get the top done then decide on binding once I can better envision the final result.
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What does Mr. Wiggles have to say about a new baby coming to the house?
I think all he wanted was a puppy.
He has a baby Cabbage Patch doll named E.B. (which sounds shockingly similar to the word "baby" when an 18 month old says it) and he loves carrying it around and giving it hugs. I think he'll split his time between being very resentful of how much attention his sister will need and being the sweetest big brother ever.
We taught him that mommy's belly is named "Daisy" but now he sometimes points to his own belly and calls it Daisy too.
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I gave my first dd a Cabbage patch doll when my second came along. Did the trick :)
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I got a little work done on the quilt today. I got some of the pieces fully cut and others roughly cut. I have not stitched anything yet but I think once I get going it will be pretty quick as it is a sort of whole-cloth quilt with applique rather than pieced blocks. I'm still not sure about binding. I think I'll get the top done then decide on binding once I can better envision the final result.
I think all he wanted was a puppy.
He has a baby Cabbage Patch doll named E.B. (which sounds shockingly similar to the word "baby" when an 18 month old says it) and he loves carrying it around and giving it hugs. I think he'll split his time between being very resentful of how much attention his sister will need and being the sweetest big brother ever.
We taught him that mommy's belly is named "Daisy" but now he sometimes points to his own belly and calls it Daisy too.
And after baby is here he will be lifting his shirt to feed his "E.B." just like mama!