Are flanges accepted in show quilts?
 

I'd like to add a flange but not sure if it's ok on a show quilt... if so, what is the correct process?

Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Stitch124

It would depend on the type of quilt show. I would contact whoever is in charge of the quilts for the show. I NEVER heard the term flange. From what I saw on Google, it is what we old timers called a FAT binding. If it is a juried show, I doubt that it would be accepted but then "the times they are a changing" !!

I have never heard of flanges not being accepted at quilt shows. Why would there be a restriction on them? If you have to ship the quilt, just be sure to pack it so that the flange won't be pressed out of shape in the box.

Edited - I put a flange on this quilt - http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...d-t211129.html - it's the green piece set on point around the light tan.

dunster -- what was your technique for this flange. I've seen two different ways to attach, one from the back and pulled to the front and machine stitched or hand stitch with invisible thread and invisible stitch. The other was for separate pieces of flange were stitched separately to the top and then binding added last and pulled to the back and stitched down.

How did you attach yours?

I've seen that done on several quilts at big shows.

I've also put flanges on show quilts. They are judged on consistency of width and appropriateness to the overall design of the quilt. The flange on this one is the green just inside the binding.

http://i56.servimg.com/u/f56/13/49/59/13/awg_qt10.jpg

Since I've seen them at the major quilt show I would expect them to be accepted everywhere. Heck even "art quilts" have them at times.

It's just a folded strip of fabric, laid between the two blocks/quilt pieces that are being sewn together. When you open the pieces the flange is pressed in whichever direction you want it to go. Here's a blog that shows it - http://thecraftyquilter.com/2012/03/...to-your-quilt/

Since I discovered flanges, I have used them quite often as I really like the look it gives to the quilt.
Here's one that was a Grand Champion last year.
The flange is inserted out at the binding edge. It doesn't show too well in the photo.
If you want to see more pictures, you can check this thread ...
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...r-t226710.html
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Here's a mini with a tiny flange, before the outer border.
It was my first Irish Chain quilt. Also a 1st/red ribbon winner.
There's some better pictures here ...
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...h-t189484.html
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Yes they are fine. It's put of the design element. I think judges actually appreciate the additional work that they require. Plus they add so much to the finished look of the quilt.