bigsister63

I decided to make this mitered corner using the HST sashing method. I am very pleased the way it came out. Since this border had many thin stripes I decided that is would be easier to do it this way (yes more seams) but the actual fabric area was much smaller making it easier to match my stripes. My border was 10 1/2" wide so i cut my square to 12" to allow for matching the stripe. I carefully matched strip amd made sure the seam was in the correct direction before I sewed. The HQT came out perfect and then I just sewed them on the border using the usual procedure. I know that my striped do not match perfectly on the border ends but at least the corners match and when it is quilted you will not see the seams. This quilt finished 86 x98 so this method was easier then flipping all that fabric around and also IMHO less stressful. I will keep this method in mind for use adding mutiple borders in strips/sew together.

bigsister63

Here are there pic!!!!!

bigsister63

more pics of the finished top (not quilted)

bigsister63

correction- I made a HST CORNERSTONE not sashing

amyjo

Well, I can see why you didn't want to do a mitered corner. Your border is more than a border. Great looking quilt and you have a nice cornerstone to match.

amelia0607

That is wonderful! You did a great job!!

WellDunn

I love it!

omaluvs2quilt

Hmmm, I may have to re-think that and try this method...turned out great! Good thinking

Holice

I might do the following. Lay the two border ends out straight, one horizontal and the other vertical. Face or right side up. Fold the top border end under itself in a 45degree diagonal fold matching the pattern or stripes. Press and pin. Blind stitch the fold and trim the excess fabric from the two border ends.

I should have read all the posts and I would have seen that the problem had been solved.

However, I have used this method in making attic window blocks.

Maggie_Sue

Great way to do your miter!!