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denise horning 09-23-2011 05:15 AM

I have done praire points as binding before. However this time the longarm quilter stiched an 1/8th of an inch around the entire quilt. The batting and backing along the edges has 4-5 inches around. The technique I have used to apply the points had been folding the backing out of the way and stiching the points to the quilt then using the backing to fold under and over as the binding hand sewing. I can not do this now with the edge stiched. To tiny to remove stiches. Any Suggestions? :cry:

kuseta 09-23-2011 05:27 AM

You could sew the points onto the back and then cover the exposed edges with a binding strip, kind of like adding a strip of bias tape.

Coreyquilter 09-23-2011 05:33 AM

Yes, Just like Tammy said, sew the points onto the back and then sew the binding/facing like garments, press the facing and stitch down by hand. This technique is actually better for the Quilts edge durability.

denise horning 09-23-2011 09:19 AM

Thank you, I will give it a try.

denise horning 09-23-2011 09:19 AM

Thank you! I will try it!

BrendaY 09-23-2011 10:19 AM

Aren't these QB folks terrific! I appreciate their answer to your problem, too... and LOVE prarie points..

PaperPrincess 09-23-2011 03:22 PM

When you long arm a quilt you baste the edges. Are you sure that the stitching close to the edge is not just this basting stitch? If so you can just remove it.


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