Originally Posted by bearisgray
I think it could be sewn with using a diagonal set mind-set - with using shallow y-seams to attach the long strips.
Yup! This is the way that I did a similar border with double diamonds and it worked well. "Y" seams aren't bad once you do them a few times.
This is a tutorial that I did that includes instructions for "Y" seams.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-158267-1.htm
Your quilt is gorgeous, both new and old colors and the border is just right for it.
This is the diamond border on one of my quilts
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