Binding Clips!

Have you ever used clips?? They are my new favorite tool! I love them for a couple of reasons: I hate pinning, they are fast, easy to see, and even easier to use.  I will admit, I had them sitting around for awhile before I finally broke them out.  I first used them for holding the binding in place - amazing! Pinning so many layers in a thin area is tough! The clips are amazing!

Next thing I used them for on this project was keeping all of my squares in order after I had already laid out my design, but, before sewing.  So fast!  

In this picture, although it is difficult to see, I am showing how strong these clips are by holding up the entire row of squares connected by just one clip each.  Just don't go swinging it around - that doesn't work so well.  But my open area to lay out the quilt was on a different floor than where I was sewing, so this worked out great.

Also after I had laid out my design I also used them to mark the order of my rows with 1 clip, 2 clips, 3 clips, more.  This is the first time I had done that and it worked out really well.

I also mentioned easy to see.  I don't have to worry about sewing over them - too bright and big.  But the more important reason I like that they are so easy to see is I am learning to baby proof my house - my munchkin is on the move and likes to taste everything!  These clips are much easier to pick up and keep track of than pins.  Obviously pins have their place - but these clips are giving them a run for their money (at least in my house)!

BRAG STATION!!!

And here is the final project!  This was my first string quilt and it was a lot of fun!  I used the tutorial from filminthefridge.com .  It is queen size.

-Steffanie