Do you like a square quilt? I might change..to rectangle...need advice
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I have a quilt nearly finished, only have the borders to add. I look at the quilt laying on the floor and wonder if I should add something to make it into a rectangle shape, it would have to be added on the top and bottom and then I would add final border. I wonder has anyone done that? I have it in two colors, which I like. It is a redwork with 9 blocks, triple sashing and nine patch (background of redwork blocks-off white and red fabrics). Not sure what I could add to it to add length and yet fit in. As I say the square just does not appeal to me, but may leave it if too much work. I hope my explanation is ok.
Judi
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I like square bed quilts (King size even though bed is queen) and rectangular 'body' quilts!
I also like square baby quilts ... they look pretty spread out on the floor for baby to crawl around on.
I also like square baby quilts ... they look pretty spread out on the floor for baby to crawl around on.
#59
Here is a website that has a technique sheet for making migrating geese. The price with shipping is a bit over $8.
http://www.ericas.com/quilting/patterns/tucker.htm
http://www.ericas.com/quilting/patterns/tucker.htm
#60
If you are still on the fence about adding borders to make it rectangular - lay the square quilt out someplace - I use my living room floor - and then I take fabric I would be adding as the extra borders and fold it to the proper size and arrange it around the quilt. Live with it for a little while and see what you think. This way it's just a matter of picking it up if you don't like it.
A quilting friend of mine does a lot of "auditioning" when she quilts and I have begun doing it on some projects. Sometimes what we think will work doesn't.
A quilting friend of mine does a lot of "auditioning" when she quilts and I have begun doing it on some projects. Sometimes what we think will work doesn't.
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