I had the same problem with a table runner. I was not going to take the chance that I get the whole thing Hand quilted and then not have enough fabric so that I could add a decent binding.
I just copied the same star that was on the front of the table runner and enlarged it. Placed the large star in the middle of the backing fabric so that I did not have to panic the whole time. Therefore, I have about 3 inches of extra fabric on the ends where I had 1/4" extra fabric before.
It sure looks like I planned it that way...pretty darn good looking if you ask me. Wish that I knew how to send pictures.
Last edited by QuiltnNan; 08-21-2019 at 02:05 PM.
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