Border help needed
11-23-2020, 02:42 PM
#11
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Originally Posted by vadalia
Honestly, I think the pattern is small and busy enough that the partial medallions wouldn't be noticeable.
11-23-2020, 05:16 PM
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I don't think it will be a problem with regular borders, but if you don't want to cut through the medallions you'd either need to miter corners (I've only done about 3 quilts that way--first was huge K size and worked perfectly--other 2 were a challenge!) or use a corner stone or other block at the corner. I'd do the cornerstone personally.
11-23-2020, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Battle Axe
Mitering can turn into a disaster quickly. If the pattern is small enough one could probably not see it from a galloping horse. I'm in a strange mood as they just hauled my sister in law off to the hospital vomiting blood. So my comments are jaded.
11-24-2020, 04:30 AM
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I've worked with a lot of border fabric and larger prints and done a lot of fussy cutting to get it right, but when I looked at the pictures, I was like many others - the print is small enough I'd not give it a thought.
Now, if the print was large enough so you'd only get one full medallion row and then partials on the edges, I'd do something different.
Now, if the print was large enough so you'd only get one full medallion row and then partials on the edges, I'd do something different.
11-24-2020, 09:16 PM
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It's bothering you now ... so ... you probably want to face the issue and deal with it now. Otherwise, you know it will bug you forever!!!! 
Here's a way with out mitres that might work out for you. Cut the sides lengthwise on the fabric. Then the ends crosswise on the fabric. (Or sides crosswise and ends lengthwise). Your fabric is directional, so you will have the trick of making sure you have the design going the right way.
The next challenge you may have ..... which to me, may be more bothersome than the corners looking askew. That would be if you have to join the fabric along the sides/ends as well. Another good lesson in joining pieces and keeping the pattern working.
Honestly, it is all worth the effort! Yes, takes a little time, but the more you do this sort of a thing, the more confident you will become and not see it as such a challenge for future projects.
Just be sure to give yourself some pats on the back for tacking it and how much better it looks.
Good Luck!
Here's a way with out mitres that might work out for you. Cut the sides lengthwise on the fabric. Then the ends crosswise on the fabric. (Or sides crosswise and ends lengthwise). Your fabric is directional, so you will have the trick of making sure you have the design going the right way.
The next challenge you may have ..... which to me, may be more bothersome than the corners looking askew. That would be if you have to join the fabric along the sides/ends as well. Another good lesson in joining pieces and keeping the pattern working.
Honestly, it is all worth the effort! Yes, takes a little time, but the more you do this sort of a thing, the more confident you will become and not see it as such a challenge for future projects.
Just be sure to give yourself some pats on the back for tacking it and how much better it looks.
Good Luck!
