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Old 06-19-2017, 03:49 AM
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Originally Posted by citruscountyquilter View Post
I'd just buy a plain spread that is the size you want and compliments the colors of your quilt and put it on the bed. Then layer the quilt over that. You've also got the spread that you could do that with other quilts as well. Quick, easy, done.
It was tiresome trying to make a quilt big enough to cover the mattress and struggling to work with the bed skirt while making the bed. It seemed as if the manufacturers were making the mattresses deeper and deeper. I saw a picture somewhere where the spread idea similar to the one used by citruscountyquilter was demonstrated. Eureka! Since then I have been using this neat idea.

Spreads are not always easy to find in the stores, but it is easier to find them online.
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Old 06-19-2017, 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by ckcowl View Post
Remove the binding, determine the size you want to add. Use the ( quilt as you go) method to make borders or blocks you want to add. After the additional pieces are made and quilted add them, then rebind.

I have done this before, it worked out great
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Old 06-19-2017, 05:38 PM
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Will it fit just the top of the bed (60x80 I believe for a queen size)? If so why not look for a contrasting dust ruffle, or better yet sew your own starting with a sheet. I hope that makes sense.
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Old 06-20-2017, 06:15 PM
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Thank you all for your great ideas ( except for the donate and start over ). I've decided to take the binding off and add another row.
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