Which fabric should I use for binding?

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February 13th, 2012, 05:31 AM
mochi

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Which fabric should I use for binding?

Hi everyone,
I'm almost finish making my first baby quilt for a friend out of 4 different hello kitty fabric. But now I'm stuck, I'm not sure which fabric to use for the binding. I still have the pink Hello Kitty Fabric that is cotton and the back fabric which is a white fleece like fabric with stars on it but if I can easily pick up more of the other fabric if you guys think I should use that for the binding.

Thanks in advance for all of your help!!!

j
February 13th, 2012, 06:33 AM
rebeccas-sewing

Re: Which fabric should I use for binding?

I would probably go with the pink! I like to bring color out to my binding. I think the white would be okay but maybe a bit blah.
February 13th, 2012, 07:27 AM
mamaquilt

Re: Which fabric should I use for binding?

I'd go for either the pink or the blue. White is a bit blah as Rebecca's saying.
February 13th, 2012, 07:30 AM
Blondie

Re: Which fabric should I use for binding?

Think pink . . . . .
February 13th, 2012, 07:33 AM
toggpine

Re: Which fabric should I use for binding?

A colored binding will hide the dirt better. Those blankies tend to get drug all over the house!
February 13th, 2012, 08:21 AM
quilter.martha

Re: Which fabric should I use for binding?

I would go with a solid color, either pink or blue, slightly darker than the colors in the quilt.
February 13th, 2012, 08:37 AM
Marebear

Re: Which fabric should I use for binding?

Quote:

Originally Posted by toggpine

A colored binding will hide the dirt better. Those blankies tend to get drug all over the house!

hahaha that's what I always think when I bind a quilt!
February 13th, 2012, 10:01 AM
meemeecyn

Re: Which fabric should I use for binding?

Ditto.....Sweet quilt, too!
February 13th, 2012, 10:18 AM
Bubby

Re: Which fabric should I use for binding?

Either the pink or blue would be fine!
February 13th, 2012, 10:44 AM
Jean Sewing Machine

Re: Which fabric should I use for binding?

Cute quilt! Since I machine bind, I use something that goes with either the sashing or the backing, then my threads that show aren't so obvious. I detest hand sewing, and my quilts are built for utility, not to be judged at the county fair or a quilt show. I used Jenny's tutorial to simplify my machine binding technique.
February 13th, 2012, 10:55 AM
stitching woman

Re: Which fabric should I use for binding?

I would use the pink or the blue to set the quilt off. Love the look of it.
February 13th, 2012, 01:14 PM
coffeebreak

Re: Which fabric should I use for binding?

I'd go with the pink or blue also..and if you don't have enough of either...I'd give a try to cutting squares out of each and making the border a square chain border. Maybe even use all four colors in the square chain. I am kind of doing one similar...my border chain is red/dotted pink and white (strawberry shortcake theme) so I"ll be watching what other say here too for ideas!
February 13th, 2012, 03:10 PM
bakermom

Re: Which fabric should I use for binding?

I would definately use one of the colors for the binding. i really think it makes the colors in the quilt stand out more
February 13th, 2012, 03:25 PM
brittyboo07

Re: Which fabric should I use for binding?

i vote for the pink!!!
February 13th, 2012, 03:27 PM
bec

Re: Which fabric should I use for binding?

Pink or blue. I think the colors will help frame the quilt.
February 21st, 2012, 08:51 PM
mochi

Re: Which fabric should I use for binding?

Thank you everyone for your opinion. I just wanted to let you guys know decided to go with the blue hello kitty fabric for the binding.
February 22nd, 2012, 01:15 AM
Carol_Ann

Re: Which fabric should I use for binding?

My response is most likely too late but.... did you consider piecing the pink & the blue together for the binding?