Adding a flange to a quilt
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Adding a flange to a quilt
I am thinking about putting a flange on a UFO that I am finally finishing up. How wide do I cut the strip? Is there a common size that is used or does this vary depending on the overall size of the quilt? Thanks for your input. I love this board. Always learning something new and useful.
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I agree with Dunster ... I left one a little wider and it just does not finish off as nicely as keeping it narrower.
I cut at one inch, press in half, then stitch in place .... so only 1/4" is left showing.
I have done it narrower.
I cut at one inch, press in half, then stitch in place .... so only 1/4" is left showing.
I have done it narrower.
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I make mine like my teacher taught me. The accent is 2" & the regular binding is 1 1/2". It makes a small flange - about 1/4" - just perfect & won't flop.
#9
I did a white flange too wide and folded it over to make "curves". that helped a bit but I still didn't like it. live and learn.
Oh, I just found this on how to do it http://thecraftyquilter.com/2012/03/...to-your-quilt/
Oh, I just found this on how to do it http://thecraftyquilter.com/2012/03/...to-your-quilt/
Last edited by nativetexan; 04-06-2014 at 02:48 PM.
#10
I like to use them as a quilt stop and cut the strips at 1" w so there is just a narrow line of color between the body of the quilt and any borders I add. I also like to use narrow piping for this purpose too.
You can make a flange as wide as you want but the wider it is, the less neat it gets.
peace
You can make a flange as wide as you want but the wider it is, the less neat it gets.
peace
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