How to extend fabric when too short for a one piece boarder. (/splice fabric)
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You can either make a straight-across join or angle the join. With a busy print, neither will show much. If it is closer to a solid color, then the angled join might be less obvious. If possible, the join should not be at the center of the quilt; close to one end is better. An angled join is stronger if it is a utility quilt, is a tied quilt and/or will not have much quilting.
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Is the fabric an allover pattern or a batik where a seam won't show as much? if it's a patterned fabric, do the best you can to match up the pattern on the two pieces and put a seam in. it shouldn't be too noticeable.
#5
Originally Posted by amma
I would cut the joins at a 45 degree angle like you do with binding :wink: It will lay flatter and be less noticeable :D:D:D
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