Blue Hot Pad Finished!!!

Remember the hot pad I talked about a shot while back? If not, you can read about it here. Well, I was determined to get it finished before the new year.

So this morning found me locked in my bedroom sewing down the binding to this hot pad. This was another new skill for me since I have never done binding on any of my other quilts.

I got out some vintage- yet, very strong- black thread, my favorite thread conditioner and a thimble.

Here is a peek at the insulation layer inside the quilt-

I saw how Jacquie Gering on her Tallgrass Prairie Studio blog clipped her quilt together when binding. The clips she used looked very professional, but since I don't have the money for such a luxury at this time, I decided to go with some cute paperclips that were given to me back when I graduated from college.

My daughter thought the paperclips made my work look 'fancy'. Well, I guess it's not everyday that you get to have butterflies and blue birds hanging around your quilting.

 I had forgotten how much fun it is to do a blind stitch. I remember doing them all the time in theater. I was always taking up or taking down the hem on a skirt or slacks. To be productive with my time, I would do all the hemming by hand during my bus rides to and from work. (I know, I'm a weirdo. I claim that title with honor).

Here is the finished piece, all nice and pretty. I'm proud of myself for having finally finished this little quilt. I think this is a great way to end the old year and start with the new.