Old 07-10-2011, 06:13 PM
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yes, nice way to make placemats

Originally Posted by Nana2Sew
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Is that the same thing as "birthing" them? I wasn't familiar with that term.
Yes .......when birthing a quilt, I leave an opening on one side and after turning it right side out through that opening, you can hand stitch it closed or machine stitch it closed, sewing 1/4" seam around the quilt.
For placemats....I think it looks more finished the way I described.[/quote]
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