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Crlyn 10-03-2010 01:15 PM

When you do more than one border, would you prefer to do mitred or just the norm, and why?

Also when doing more than one if mitred, do you join them first before attaching, or attach one at a time as you go?

I'm about to start on the borders of a queen size quilt, it has 3 and I'm just a little unsure which way to go, so looking forward to your input.

Thanks heaps for your help. :-D

twistedstitcher 10-03-2010 01:21 PM

When there's multiple borders I like to sew all the strips together and miter the corners as if it's one border.

Sadiemae 10-03-2010 01:23 PM

I don't miter, except for the binding.

Maride 10-03-2010 01:26 PM

Sew the strips together and then miter. Otherwise is a pain to match them.

bearisgray 10-03-2010 01:29 PM

can we see the quilt?

Another one of those "it depends on . . . " questions

Sadiemae 10-03-2010 01:31 PM

Another question is, What is the intended use for the quilt? i.e. Are you going to submit it to a show?

Crlyn 10-03-2010 01:36 PM


Originally Posted by bearisgray
can we see the quilt?

Another one of those "it depends on . . . " questions

Yep sure can see, but not until it's finished :-D it's a bargello.

bearsgray, what do you mean "it depends on?"

DebinNY 10-03-2010 01:38 PM


Originally Posted by twistedstitcher
When there's multiple borders I like to sew all the strips together and miter the corners as if it's one border.

That's a great idea! Have not heard of it before but will definately try it next time. Thanks...

Crlyn 10-03-2010 01:39 PM


Originally Posted by Sadiemae
Another question is, What is the intended use for the quilt? i.e. Are you going to submit it to a show?

No, it will be put to good use, not that that makes any difference to me, because I still like to do my quilts to the best of my ability. :D

amma 10-03-2010 01:50 PM

Some quilts seem to tell me the borders need to be mitred :D
I sew the strips together and mitre all at once :D:D:D


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