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Old 05-19-2011, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Holice
I would add strips to top and bottom to lengthen it and then add a border all around to finish it off. Depending on the design you might add a top and bottom inside border made up of narrow stips to lengthen it. I believe just adding to top and bottom without a final border might make it look unfinished. I have done this by making a strip of diagonal strips reversed in the center to make a V. Adds a bit of creativity tp the quilt.
I'll second that! You might do it with strips, printed or plain. Or possibly using pieced blocks that coordinate with the rest of the quilt.
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