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Old Owl Gray 03-24-2010 07:45 AM

I would like to use a length of fabric that is too short for a boarder. How can I connect two pieces neatly? I don't want to put blocks etc in the corners.

Prism99 03-24-2010 08:06 AM

You can either make a straight-across join or angle the join. With a busy print, neither will show much. If it is closer to a solid color, then the angled join might be less obvious. If possible, the join should not be at the center of the quilt; close to one end is better. An angled join is stronger if it is a utility quilt, is a tied quilt and/or will not have much quilting.

Shibori 03-24-2010 08:07 AM

Is the fabric an allover pattern or a batik where a seam won't show as much? if it's a patterned fabric, do the best you can to match up the pattern on the two pieces and put a seam in. it shouldn't be too noticeable.

amma 03-24-2010 11:29 AM

I would cut the joins at a 45 degree angle like you do with binding :wink: It will lay flatter and be less noticeable :D:D:D

Marjpf 03-24-2010 12:26 PM


Originally Posted by amma
I would cut the joins at a 45 degree angle like you do with binding :wink: It will lay flatter and be less noticeable :D:D:D

That's how I do it. You don't really notice it when it's done.

Old Owl Gray 03-24-2010 12:27 PM

Great idea. Why didn't I think of that. Thank you. What a great resource.

Scissor Queen 03-24-2010 12:38 PM

You'll waste fabric cutting borders on a 45 degree angle. If you're already on the short side you'll be better off doing straight seams.

ScrapQuilter 03-24-2010 01:11 PM

joining with a 45 degree angle is my favorite way of joining fabric for borders and bindings less noticable.

MadQuilter 03-24-2010 01:24 PM

I always join my borders straight and press the seams open to limit bulk. If it's a patterned fabric, I try to match the pattern.

Scissor Queen 03-24-2010 01:54 PM

There isn't any more "bulk" in borders than there is in blocks.


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