jetayre

I want to learn to put black around blocks to create "windows" and sharp looking quilting objects....I have looked at the ones that do it here and can't seem to tell exactly how to do it. I do not detect seams intersections, etc for a smooth look. I don't know what to call it so cannot look up tutorial.

quiltingbuddy

Do you mean like little sashing strips around blocks? Don't you just make them whatever size you want and then add them to the sides and top/bottom of your blocks? I'm not sure if I understand the question maybe.

unfinishedbusiness

Sorry I can't help but I will be watching for answers .Thanks for asking.

RST

Why don't you look up pictures of flange, sash, binding, lattice, and border and see what is the best way to describe what you have in mind. From there, I am sure you can find people to help you with directions or tutorials on how to achieve that look.

Sometimes very narrow accent strips are best achieved by using paper piecing or another foundation method. Other times, they're appliqued on to the top. You may just have to experiment to find what works best for you.

Kassaundra

Can you link to pictures of what you are talking about?

yngldy

Perhaps are you thinking of the Attic Windows pattern: http://www.quilterscache.com/A/AtticWindowsBlock.html

jetayre

THANK YOU for the words...after trying flange lattice and binding....found sash led me to what I was looking for. thought sash was just what went around the outside of a quilt, etc. also led me to attic window which I was curious about, too

cjsews

Border is what goes around the whole quilt and then binding is the final finish after quilting. My friend had trouble keeping these words straight when she started too. They will fall in place for you before you know.

Daylesewblessed

When I do "quilt as you go", I sometimes use black as the "connecting" piece. It forms a 1/2" sash naturally. I agree that black sashing can be very striking.

RST

I wonder if the seamless look you describe might be done with fusible bias tape -- it's used with a stained glass effect, and does well with gentle curves.