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Old 07-24-2007, 08:41 PM
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Does anyone know how to add a border to a square to make it 12 inches? I am very new to quilting.

Thanks, Alyce


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Old 07-25-2007, 07:11 AM
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Hi Alyce,
Are you wanting to miter the corners? What I would do is lay the block that is already made down on blank paper. Trace around it, then draw a square that equals the twelve inch wanted, add 1/2 inch, then cut out the original block from the center, measure the remaining edges, cut the fabric to either miter or block finish. It's easier for a new quilter, I think, eventually you get to the point of doing the math without having to draw it out, but for real accuracy......draw, measure each side, measure again each side, add 1/4 inch on each side(1/2 inch for sewing together) then cut and sew. At least this is the way I taught myself to figure the sizes I wanted. (self teaching anything can be hazardous to your finished project)

Does that help, Sug?
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