Has anybody enlarged a finished quilt?
10-16-2011, 05:34 AM
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[I have done that, just as you mentioned. I cut a piece of backing the same size as the border. Sewed it on with the backing right side to the back of the quilt and the border right side of the quilt front. In other words the quilt was sandwiched between the backing strip and the border. Using spray adhesive I inserted the batting and then quilted it. So two long sides and then the two short sides. Bind as usual.[/quote]
I've got it! I wasn't thinking about adding the extension to the back at the same time as the new border, then inserting batting. Sounds so easy, thanks to your directions. Can't wait to try it. Thanks again. Jan
I've got it! I wasn't thinking about adding the extension to the back at the same time as the new border, then inserting batting. Sounds so easy, thanks to your directions. Can't wait to try it. Thanks again. Jan
10-16-2011, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by mommamac
a timely question - I just completed a quilt that seems short & was thinking of attaching a bedskirt for extra drop length.
The suggestions given here are helpful - thanks to all.
The suggestions given here are helpful - thanks to all.
Here is a photo of the completed project.
completed after adding a ruffle on the quilt and with the bed shirt and shams
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10-17-2011, 01:37 AM
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I had to do this to one of my quilts this spring. I added two more borders after it was quilted. I cut off the binding and then added the borders like Quilt as You Go, or flip and sew. I needed to make it a Cal Kin instead of queen. It worked out quite well and no-one knew the difference.
10-17-2011, 04:20 AM
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My mom had made me a queen sized log cabin for my bed and then I got a king. So she added a couple of borders with batting and backing to fit my new bed. S yes it can be done. My quilt did not have binding, so I believe it was called the birthing method where you sew around and then turn right side out. We cut the edge open and added the new, just like it was part of the quilt.
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