In a previous post, I was indecisive about what border and binding to add to my kaleidoscope pillow. Thanks for all your feedback!
Rummaging through my sewing supplies, I found a package of Wright’s Bias Tape Maxi Piping and my plan came together in a flash! I was no longer stuck on the border!
I added a black border to my pillow and used the red bias tape maxi piping for an accent. This piping went on quickly because I used the zipper foot attachment for my trusted Bernina. Yikes! Lots of batting fuzz on my fabric!
My walking foot was put to good use as I made my way around the outside edge, stitching in the ditch of my seam.
Here’s a look at the back of my pillow. It has an envelope back so I can easily slip the pillow in and out of the pillow cover.
I am loving my new pillow and well, we all know “there’s no place like home”!!!!!
The piping makes a good finish.
Thanks, Chela! I will add piping to more pillows – it’s a new technique for me!
You make it look simple.
Your pillow looks fabulous. Piping always adds a great professional touch. How did you finish-off the start and end of the piping?
Thanks, Meg. I used the tutorial below to finish-off the start and end of the piping. It’s around 5:32 into the video.
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=piping+tutorials+for+pillows&view=detail&mid=586AA8BFAD8975C2F648586AA8BFAD8975C2F648&FORM=VIRE
Wow – that is one awesome pillow! Love the use of the bias tape from your stash!!! Ah I see you are in the Bernina cult like I am – I was like #4 foot – that looks familiar (I even have the set of the Bernina Feet books…I know sad…lol)
I have some cool Bernina feet but probably a good thing I don’t have the book, I could develop a foot fetish…haha!
Cindy, I love the red piping! I had forgotten that was an option for pillows. Yours looks wonderful!
Thank you, Abbie! I am trying to use things I already have….now that we are into October and it was my New Year’s resolution in January!!!!