welcome to skip the borders blog hop i am Vanessa and this is my blog. :)
today i get to talk a little about this book and how julie has made some great patterns sans the borders.
here's the whole line up of people in the blog hop
Full Schedule
Generation Q Magazine - Monday, Sept 10th
Rachel @ ps i quilt - Wednesday, Sept 12th
Natalie @ Beyond the Reef - Friday, Sept 14th
Pink Chalk - Monday, Sept 17th
Fat Quarter Shop - Wednesday, Sept 19th
Holly @ Bijou Lovely - Friday, Sept 21st
Rita @ Red Pepper Quilts - Monday, Sept 24th
Robert Kaufman @ Swatch and Stitch - Wednesday, Sept 26th
Jessica Levitt - Friday, Sept 28th
Vanessa @ V&Co - Monday, Oct 1st
Martingale - Tuesday, Oct 2nd
Emily @ Carolina Patchworks - Friday, Oct 5th
Katy @ I'm a Ginger Monkey - Monday, Oct 8th
Audrie @ Blue is Bleu - Wednesday, Oct 10th
Julie @ Jaybird Quilts - Wednesday, Oct 17th
so there you have it the three quilts i'm waiting to show up at my house.
sooooo:
julie has asked me 3 questions to answer:
All of the quilts in Skip the Borders are... borderless! Do you skip borders on most of your quilts?
actually, i only have like 3 quilts that i've made that do not have borders. for some reason i usually add borders. BUT i'm actually falling in love with the idea of no borders!
In the intro to my book I give you Permission to Break the Rules. Do you break some quilting rules? What is the number one rule you break and why?
ha! um...i think i always break rules because i kind of experiment to learn so i do things my way, before i ask any questions. so i guess that's breaking rules. sometimes i like my way of doing things, but when i finally get around to learning how others have done things, i like that too.
It's no secret that I love binding! In Skip the Borders I included an entire chapter on binding. So the million dollar question, is do you use bias or straight of grain most of the time? STRAIGHT!!!! because i feel like i can get more bang for my buck.
okay so now we have the same questions for you:
1. Do you skip borders on most of your quilts?
2. Do you break some quilting rules?
3. Do you use bias or straight of grain most of the time?
you can answer one or three:
it gives you one or three chances!
up to you!
if you chose to do more than one chance please answer each question in a separate comment with you contact email at the bottom of each comment.
you have till thursday at noon to enter.
486 comments:
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Yes, I break the "rules." I have no idea what they are so I must break them. =)
I always do straight grain bindings. Who has the time with 4 kids to do bias?!?! Can't believe I am the first comments.
I often use bias tape straight of the grain, especially when I don't have enough yardage to cut it on the bias.
Most of my quilts have borders because I want them to be larger than the original pattern.
I feel like I break the rules sometimes, but for the most part I follow them. :)
cardenfran@gmail.com
I mostly use straight but on my last quilt I used bias. I feel like it went on so much more smoothly. I will be trying it again.
cardenfran@gmail.com
I usually use a border - still trying to get brave enough to be more modern.
jennv123{at}gmail{dot}com
I don't think I've broken any quilting rules since I don't believe there are any quilting police.
I use straight of grain bindings.
jennv123{at}gmail{dot}com
HI! Yes, sometimes I do skip the borders-depends on the design!
Thanks for a great giveaway!
msstitcher1948@yahoo.com
I like borders. They are an easy way to "bulk up" a quilt, and I also like the way they frame the art. But I do think the non-bordered ones have a nice modern feel to them :)
I don't quilt, but I would LOVE to learn! I like this modern looking take on the quilt.
Yes, i 'break' the rules sometimes too,especially in art quilts or wall hangings! Thanks for sharing!
msstitcher1948@yahoo.com
I am self-taught, so I probably break rules I don't even know about! :P
And I forgot to leave my email on the last comment - mcglyndar(at)gmail(dot)com
Lately I have been skipping the borders on my quilts. Borders seem almost unnecessary, and the quilt look more modern without them.
Hi! I have used bias tape on bindings,but prefer my own fabric bias.On wall hangings or any item that will not see wear I have used bias tape.
msstitcher1948@yahoo.com
Yes, I admit it, I am a quilt rule breaker. I find it difficult to follow patterns exactly, so I often modify them. auntiecrafty@yahoo.com
I am a straight grain binder. Just easier, I guess.
I have never skipped the borders but I love these quilts so I would love to learn how. Please pick me....
I am self taught so I don't know alot of the rules - so I am sure that I "bend" some of the rules. Ok.....I don't like to pin..I said it.
Usually I use Straight of Grain binding - it just seems easier and I am usually working with straight sides - I suppose if I make a circle I will have to try bias binding.
I use borders. I guess I need some incentive to skip them.
lynnegibson32@gmail.com
Love this book. 1) Yes I usually use borders but becuase I often use the border to tie some of my crazy colors together. I do love the look of no borders, though...
Since I don't know all the rules I'm sure I break some.
lynnegibson32@gmail.com
I use straight of grain binding always.
lynnegibson32@gmail.com
2) of course I do, rules are made to be broken so long as I'm not hurting anyone. -wink-
I'd say half of ,y quilts have borders, the other half do not
I break quilting/sewing rules- I don't prewash and I sew over pins :)
Most of the time bias- think its easier to work with. Unless the fabric looks cuter straight grain
3) have to say both b/c I almost never pay attention to the grain when cutting and/or binding. I just try not to stretch fabric either way and let it be. I just plan to cut the most efficient way I can to get the desired result I want.
lately I've been skipping borders more and more. I think it lets the quilts speak for themselves. However some quilts cry out for borders I think.
ellynzins@gmail.com
break the rules? I'm like you I guess, I make up my own rules. Then when I learn the real rules I go "huh. makes sense" LOL
ellynzins@gmail.com
and I use mostly straight of grain bindings.... unless there are curves. I love scrappy bindings and polka dot bindings
ellynzins@gmail.com
I've only made jean quilts out of old pants so I've never used a border.
I often skip borders!
Rules are meant to be broken aren't they??
Always straight! life's too short!
I have skipped the borders on half of my quilts. I am really liking the no border look or at least no wide border look.
I skip borders on some of my quilts, but I wouldn't say most of them. Just depends what looks appropriate.
I have never used bias binding. Not sure why I would.
heyshrimp(at)yahoo.com
I do break some quilting rules I'm sure. For one thing, I seldom pin when I'm piecing.
I use straight grain binding. I'm not a fan of cutting on the bias because of the stretching and also because then you end up with the odd shaped leftover pieces of fabric.
I sometimes do skip borders, specially if I am quilting for charity and I want to be quick quick quick!
I generally break more than one rule per quilt. I like skipping steps though I always always regret it
straight grain most of the time! I always take the shortest route :)
I usually add a border, but my next quilt is borderless!
I'm too new at quilting to break any rules.
I don't pre-wash (more of a choice than a rule, I guess), but I also rarely use pins - hate them!
I didn't even know you could quilt without a border. But I love the idea and may try it.
Straight grain binding!! Every time (so far)
I have always put a boarder on my quilts, but I really want to do a picnic and a beach quilt without boarders. I just can't seem to find the time right now. -Nancy. Blackie_85(at)hotmail(dot)com
Sometimes I skip the borders, sometimes I don't. I just depends on what I am doing!
I am usually a rule follower....how boring is that?!
I am usually a rule follower....how boring is that?!
I don't skip the borders.
I am a straight binding kind of girl!
I break the rules. I don't pre wash my fabric.
I use straight grain binding most of the time.
I don't know the "rules" of quilting, I just kind of go with it, so I am sure I break rules all the time. -Nancy. Blackie_85(at)hotmail(dot)com
I always use borders on my quilts...
I never break rules :( I plan to do so soon lol
I mostly use straigh grain for binding.
I alway do a straight grain binding. It just makes more sense to me. -Nancy. Blackie_85(at)hotmail(dot)com
I've only made three quilts since I started quilting in July. I have added borders to all of them! The reason that I have chosen to do so is to make them bigger. I do really like the idea of not having borders, though :)
As far as breaking the rules, I don't prewash, and I don't always press my seams the way that is suggested.
I prefer straight of grain, I guess. I haven't ever done bias binding, though, so I can't really say! :)
I have only made one quilt so far, and it had a border.
I guess I must break quilting rules, since I don't know what they are... :)
I haven't made many quilts yet, but the ones that I have do have borders! I'd love to try some of Julie's great designs without borders!
I use straight of grain.
Once I learn more rules I'll know which ones I want to break! Sometimes I don't prewash my fabrics...
I usually put borders on my quilts.
I'm not sure I know the "rules." I read so many conflicting rules, it's hard to say which is right!? You know! bellaroolambert at gmail dot com
I use straight edge binding, have made quilt with no borders. I never wash my fabric. Thanks for the giveaway!
I usually do bias bindings. I love stripes on the diagonal! But I attach the whole binding by machine (I attach to the back 1st, then turn it to the front.) Sometimes I'll even put a decorative stitch on the front side of the binding to stitch it down. bellaroolambert at gmail dot com
I've never skipped the boarder... but I'm willing to start ;)
missavene at gmail dot com
I use straight grain cuts
missavene at gmail dot com
Lately, I've been skipping borders but depending on good binding fabric to add some zing to the edges. Thanks for the giveaway.
I do feel like I break the rules. I just like to do what I want not so much doing the process that everyone expects. Thanks for the giveaway.
Straight, and I can't tell you how happy I have been to see that almost all the bloggers who have answered this question on Julie's tour have also answered straight. Here I worried that I was making inferior products than everyone else. Sounds like others are more budget minded like me.
1. No pretty much use borders. I guess it probably is just the way I taught myself or just a habit I guess you could say.
Skip boarders every chance i get.
2. Since I'm pretty much self taught, I'm not aware of any quilting rules. LOL. If it feels right I do it. And most of the time I get the same results as what I wanted. Thanks
There's rules?
3. I've only used bias binding one time on a practice table mat. I prefer straight of grain.
Straight, it's faster!
sometimes I skip the borders, just depends on what the quilt say to me. :)
I am sure I have broke some quilting rules but can't think of any right off hand.
straight of grain
Most of my quilts have borders on them. It would be interesting to see how Julie designs her quilts without borders though.
I have to say that I mostly adhere to the "quilting rules". However, I have been known to cheat every once in a while. For instance, sometimes I combine straight of grain and bias binding in one piece. Whatever is easiest for me!
Most of the time I use bias binding. I prefer it over straight grain binding. I like the look of striped bias binding too.
I've only made a handful of quilts and they've each had a border of sorts... my favorite quilt that I've made only had pseudo borders at the top and bottom, just to get it to the size I wanted. I do love these borderless patterns, though!
kim.woodbury at gmail dot com
I'm certain I break quilting rules... I probably am unaware of most of the rules I break. HA! I think there are rules that people follow that other people are the anti-rule... like pressing seams open or to one side, etc. I'm happy in my ignorance. :)
kim. woodbury at gmail dot com
Of the 6 quilts I've made I've wrapped the backing fabric around as the binding on 3 of them, had someone else bind 2 of them, and did satin blanket binding on the other... is that straight or bias? I have no idea... I like the idea of doing a binding now that I'm getting more confident in my abilities!
kim.woodbury at gmail dot com
I do occasionally skip borders but normally I like including them to finish off the look of my quilt.
I always break rules! :)
Bdavi295(at) gmail(dot) com
I skip borders now - my first two I didn't, but all subsequent ones I have.
1-I usually have boarders. But then most of my "quilts" are just flimsies at this point. (Hm, I need to get on that.)
I don't know what the rules are, which is obvious at this point in my creative quilt top making ventures.
Um, I'd have to finally finish and bind a quilt to know if I prefer straight or bias binding. (lol)
"break the rules" - probably I usually just make stuff up as I go :)
gregandcjatpadotnet
borders? sometimes yes, sometimes no depends on design, size, etc.
gregandcjatpadotnet
binding? usually straight grain to save fabric
I've only made two quilt tops....one has borders and one doesn't. Guess I'm 50/50 right now!
I never follow the rules. I like to strike out on my own! :-)
I have done a couple of quilts skipping the borders.I do love the look with no borders.
I would say I am more apt to follow the rules but have been known to break them like not washing my fabrics.
I have never did a quilt with a bias binding only a couple of runners.I make my binding from the straight of grain.
Yes I skip the borders on my quilts most of the time!
lisamcgriff (at) hotmail (dot) com
I try not to break the rules... but last night I realized I had sewn the binding on my quilt on the back of the quilt, so on this one the front is hand stitched. I really liked the way it turned out!
lisamcgriff (at) hotmail (dot) com
I have used straight grain with every quilt I have done so far.
lisamcgriff (at) hotmail (dot) com
So far all my quilts have been borderless!
I'm still learning and break the rules all the time. I actually have a quilt on my to do list that I plan on sewing "the right way", if there is such a thing.
So far, stagings grain. I do want to learn how to do a bias binding though.
I usually use borders? sometimes I need a little extra width or length. Thanks for a great giveaway.
I try not to break the rules, but sometimes I think I know more than the experienced Quilter's.
I use straight of grain .
Well, this should be fun! First, I do skip the borders sometimes. I have done a few quilts and they didn't really need borders and they turned out really cute. I am doing one right now and the question of borders or no borders is still up in the air :)
I definitely skip borders! :)
I'm a rule breaker, heart breaker.... haha! :) Sometimes, it makes more sense to do it a little differently. Totally okay in my book.
Yes, I skip borders, almost always!
Second, I do break the rules because I don't know all the rules and then I find them out and I think okay do I really need to follow the rules or is my way a good way? So it really is a mix of that and I think the rules are really laxed now-a-days anyway :)
I use both straight grain and on the bias, just depends.
Yes, I break a lot of rules. Sew over pins, etc. Oh, my, do I break rules.
I use bias binding exclusively. One rule I don't break!
I don't cut on the bias either. I love that people are answering this question because we have talked about it in our guild and most of them don't either so I think that rule obviously needs to be re-written.
Almost always skip the borders -- thanks!
I'm a newbie, so I've only cut one binding and it was straight grain. I didn't know any better at the time!
I'm only on my second quilt. First one had no borders, the second one will. The third is in planning stages and won't!
I probably break some rules, since I'm still learning them.
I've only used straight grain so far. Bias seems unnecessarily complicated.
I have never made a quilt without borders but I am going to give it a try...
I probably have broken some quilting rules.....
I don't actually know all the rules so I probably break them all. I am learning yet but do enjoy it. darcycbeck (at) yahoo.com
I only use straight grain..
Since I am learning I just make basic straight line quilts with no borders. I do like the look as well. darcycbeck (at) yahoo.com
I'll use a border if the quilt needs it--say, to balance out the sashing. Otherwise, I prefer the borderless look.
Rules are made to be broken!
I have always bought bias tape at the store and I've seen so many tutorials to make it myself but didn't know that I could cut it straight until recently. Seems like the way to go but I still like all the rounded corners so I might still be biased. darcycbeck (at) yahoo.com
I mostly use straight grain binding, but if the border is curvy, I'll use bias binding.
I always use straight grain binding as well. Saves time and fabric!
Julie's quilts are so gorgeous! I have a few quilts that have borders and several tops that I have not decided on. So much inspiration in the book and I'm loving the borderless look.
Thank you for a super giveaway and the chance to win.
usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
I think it's an old rule but I don't prewash alot of my fabric. I was prewashing and someone pointed out to me that when I sew with kits, that fabric is not washed. Yeah, huh? So, depending on what I'm making, for the most part, no prewashing.
Thank you for a great giveaway and all the chances to win.
usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
I started out using bias binding as that is the way I learned in the beginning. Not sure when but I started using straight of grain. I think it as Julie that I heard it from, that bias binding is stronger since the fibers have more stretch, which makes sense. So now depending on who the quilt is for is how I decide which binding method I use.
Thanks again for an awesome giveaway and all the chances to win a super book.
usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
Sometimes I skip the borders. Actually, I'd prefer it that way. ;) I don't really break too many quilting rules, though I'm not sure of all of the rules of quilting since I am a novice, and I use straight grain.
I kind of like borders, guess that answers the question!
Gun, Sweden
gun@lapp.se
Mostly I follow the rules, I´m not so good at sewing and don´t take chances :)
Gun, Sweden
gun@lapp.se
I always do straight grain binding. It´s what I first learn to do and I feel pretty comfortable with it :)
Gun, Sweden
gun@lappp.se
I follow most rules, except for prewashing and not sewing over pins.
I generally have borders but would love to try a quilt without them.
I do straight of grain binding.
Thanks for the chance to win a great looking book.
I sometimes skip borders, it really depends on the quilt =)
1. Do you skip borders on most of your quilts? I skip the border very rarely. I like my quilts to have a "frame." Also, they are great for making the quilt bigger!
I break lot's of rules, I never pin, I nearly always iron instead of pressing and I never think twice before I cut, I'm happy if I stop to think at all *lol*
I use straight grain for all straight edges, bias for curved.
Thanks for the chance to win!
2. Do you break some quilting rules? I rarely pin anymore. I snip my thread ends on the top of the quilt. I don't bury them.
3. Do you use bias or straight of grain most of the time? Don't have time for bias :)
1. Do you skip borders on most of your quilts?
Actually, no, but now that I have seen all these beautiful borderless quilts--I will definitely think twice before just automatically sticking a border on! :-)
2. Do you break some quilting rules?
I break LOTS of quilting rules! :-) I don't usually prewash. I have used sheets for backing.. I have used an old blanket for batting.. I'm a rebel, for sure! ;-) Thank you for the chance to win!!
3. Do you use bias or straight of grain most of the time?
I almost always use straight of grain.. unless the fabric would be prettier cut on the bias-- as in a striped fabric.. :-)
I don't ususally skip the borders. But these are really cute quilts!
Do I break quilting rules? Yes, I don't always pin.
I always use straight binding. Bias takes more fabric.
The only time I do bias is if I want a certain look created by cutting on bias or for curves. Staight of grain is the best for most uses!
I usually add a border but I do want to try to skip the next one. I love that pink/red quilt too!
I don't know all the rules so I probably break a lot of them. Oops!
I use strait grain because I too am thrifty :)
I do skip the borders most of the time.
Straight grain.... always! :)
The rules are "there ain't no rules". What movie is that from??
Do I skip the borders? I add borders more often than not, but this book has me thinking its ok. :)
I am a border skipper!!
I heard a rule that you aren't supposed to cross lines, so I guess I break that one.
Do I break the rules? All the time..I'm very passive aggressive that way. :)
I use both, though I read bias is more sturdy, so I think I'll go that route from now on.
I use straight of grain all the time, but if I ever attempt a scallop border I will take the time to cut on the bias. :)
I usually add borders, I don't break the rules, and I use straight grain binding. Thanks so much.
I usually skip the borders.
I always follow my quilting rules!! ;)
I use straight of grain binding. I hate to waste fabric.
I sometimes skip the borders.
Thanks for the chance to win this fun book.
philrwa@mashell.com
I prefer bias for my binding.
philrwa@mashell.com
I prefer bias for my binding.
philrwa@mashell.com
I always break the rules. Counted cross stitch used to be so hard for me because I even changed all the colors recommened...I struggle with rules.
philrwa@mashell.com
Yes, I break quilting rules....not always on purpose, though ;-)
I skip the border on most of my quilts.
I prefer to use straight of grain binding. I've only tried bias once....kind of a pain.
I've only started making one quilt, and I didn't get as far as the borders yet lol.
I mostly use straight grain
I think on this quilt I probably skipped over all the rules. I just kinda started throwing it together.
Usually straight bias
Since I've "gone modern," in the past two years, I've switched to no borders... unless I need more negative space for floating the design and in which to do more quilting.
I don't often break quilting rules, but that's because I've been quilting for so long - 30 years! - that it's difficult to change. But I'm trying!
I use straight of grain most of the time. But I'm comfortable sewing on the bias to make half-square triangles, stems for applique, and binding when I want stripes to show in a barber pole design. Thanks for raising these interesting questions! I bet you get a great variety of responses.
bias schmias!
I don't usually skip the borders, but now I'm considering that as a cute option!
I am very obedient, and I never knowingly break the rules.
I usually use straight-of-grain, but I love using bias binding if the print would look better that way. My fave is gingham on the bias!
I've been known to break rules! Hollyholl1@aol.com
I have always used borders but would love to try to skip them - this sounds great to me.
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