Bind-A-Rama & Shibori Jewelbox

I got two quilts back from my long-arm buddy early last week, which got me in the mood for a binding marathon, aka bind-a-rama. 

I don’t hate binding, but it’s a boring slog that sometimes (often?) gets put aside for more exciting quilty projects. 

Sandy’s Brick quilt (here) was the first one done, since it had a deadline. Next up was Shibori Jewelbox, one of my must-makes, a fun pattern and an all time favorite finish. 

So why did it sit for 6? 9? months, waiting, with just the binding left to do?? (Checking back, looks like I took this to my long-arm pal a year-ago August. So it’s been sitting for at least 12 months. That’s just embarrassing.)

Since this one is for ME! I picked one of my favorite brown prints as the backing fabric. I’m going to love using this.

Bought the fabric prior to 2019, over several years, usually on our annual Quilt Run (quilt shop tour at the end of May. Here.) Started sewing it together in July 2024. (here, here, here)  Finished the top August 11, 2024. (here)

Pattern is from Ye Olde Sweatbox blog here. 5” squares.