QUILTsocial Issue 5 | Page 55

Again, you'll be going through any layers of fabric as you quilt. Go slowly, and be careful that the foot doesn't get stuck in the pockets as you quilt. The only way to make sure this doesn't happen is to take it slow and enjoy watching the embroidery stitches form. I also quilted the borders at the edge of the quilt, using the same stitch. Trim the quilt. Now, remember those two squares reserved from the charm packs? Fold them corner to corner as you did to create the pockets. Press carefully and sew the open side to the top edges, (see photo below). These are the hanging pockets. Cut three binding strips to create continuous binding. Bind the quilt using QUILTsocial.com contributor Elaine Theriault's excellent method. I like to finish the binding by hand sewing it to the back, using small Clever Clips to secure the folded binding. Fold two of the charm squares to create hanging corners, and sew to the top corners of the quilt. I prefer to sew the binding onto the back of the quilt by hand. Exciting, right? Now you've got a cute and clever pockets full of blessings Trim the quilt edges even. wall quilt. QUILTsocial .com | issue 5 55