Originally Posted by campnut
I am trying to make a mitered corner within the quilt. I have tried sewing the corners on a 45 degree angle only to have it make a pocket. I am trying to make like a frame around objects within a wall hanging. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated.
Forming a pocket sounds like you are stitching into your seam allowance. You have to make sure you stop sewing a 1/4 from the end so you don't stitch into the seam allowance where all 3 pieces of fabric meet.