Binding Completes the Quilt

How often have I completed a quilt top to let it sit?  

Once quilting, how long before it gets bound? 

Years ago I bought a Pfaff 1471 sewing machine and had it serviced. I knew it was special and even though it was from the 1980's, there is a loyal following of people who adore these machines. 

It makes binding a snap.  Easy peasy! 

Well this week I finally finished my version of a quilt called "Independence".  I had made it before and gifted to my daughter in law, Holly.  

This time, the blocks were damaged by a basement flooding incident.  There is color bleed from red fabric but it was some measure of work and I decided to quilt it and bind it and now I'll wash it to see what will come out.  This quilt is about 65" square.  It is another of my scrappy quilts. This quilt was given to my grandson, gage..

Patriotic Panel Quilt

I fell in love with this panel and the pattern that was make for it. It has a homey, warm, patriotic feel about it.  The fact is, I liked it so much, I bought 2 panels.  I believe the designer was Sandi Gervis for Moda.  I completed and gave a friend the original quilt and have a second quilt in my UFo pile aka unfinished objects.  It is very close to completion, and I plan to have it done before the end of the year.