Old 08-17-2008, 04:22 AM
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auntluc
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Originally Posted by zyxquilts
What if you sewed a backing on - right sides together - all the way around, then clipped the curves & cut a slit in the center back. Then turn it right side out & whip stitch the slit or applique something over it. The edges would all be completely finished & you wouldn't have to ease a binding around all the edges.
There was a post on "birthing a quilt" where you sewed the backing & batting to the quilt top leaving a section about 6"-8" to turn the quilt...now zyxquilts has given birth to a quilt by C section. :wink:
Good posts and wonderful tips on finishing curved edges.
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