Fustrated.......pieced border!
#21
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She's probably piecing them on the diagonal for the design factor and that is the best reason of all for any decision on a quilt. A regular border might very well be very ho hum boring.
#23
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there is some kind of formula for figuring the length of a piece to be cut diagonally.......I think it is something like add the width of the piece of fabric twice then add an inch........to get the proper length.........not sure, as I cut border, sash pieces straight..only use the added length rule when I am planning mitered corner...which is rare......only if fabric actually has a "line" to it.....
#25
I agree with QuiltingCrazie that we all have our preferred methods and isn't that a nice thing. I like diagonal seams best. I took a class where the instructor said don't bother with the tape measure. Put the strips of border fabric across the middle of the quilt making sure all is smooth and not stretched, and whack them off. You then have two same size border pieces that you can ease in on the top and bottom. Do same for sides. Or sides first, etc.
Scissor Queen thanks for the formula.
Scissor Queen thanks for the formula.
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