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Old 04-13-2011, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by stewyscrewy
the professionals also make claims to take a few blind stitches to hold the fabrics tight in the miter when the do the whip stitching on the backs. I did it on my show quilts, and it helps the miter look nice tight and flat on both sides. Use threads that match your bindigs perfectly.
I always blind stitch the miter on the back. I thought everyone did it, which was why I didn't mention that along with my other suggestion (to sew diagonally to the corner). Thanks for mentioning this tip.
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