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Old 07-16-2011, 02:20 PM
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I am making a wall hanging and the prints I want to use for the border and binding I only have fat quarters of. How would you use these without it looking too pieced? Should I just reconsider and go buy a different yardage? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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It might depend on your print. I have sewed a wedge in the center of each side when I didn't have enough length. It worked out very well
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If it was mine - I would lay the fabric I have around the wall hanging and see if it looks too busy. After all the work you put into it you want it to look perfect- so If in doubt get the perfect fabric.
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pictures would help
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Originally Posted by Holice
It might depend on your print. I have sewed a wedge in the center of each side when I didn't have enough length. It worked out very well
I love this idea! :thumbup:

Without seeing a pic I would say maybe get yardage for what you need if you think what you have would bother you.
It really depends on the fabrics.
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Originally Posted by kathy
pictures would help
sizes too!
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Maybe this will help?

http://jonag.typepad.com/stop_starin...o-5-yards.html
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Originally Posted by mzzzquilts
That is absolutely awesome. Thank you so much for sharing this.
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Originally Posted by katesnanna
Originally Posted by mzzzquilts
That is absolutely awesome. Thank you so much for sharing this.
you're welcome :)
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Thanks Mzzzquilts. I watched this and was blown away. Thank you. I really don't want to buy different colors because it took me too long to find the ones I have. They are both small prints so I think it will work. If I get it done I will try and post it. Sorry I couldn't post pics but I don't remember how my daughter showed me. Maybe she will come into town again soon or can talk me through it.
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