A tip for those skinny borders
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Wow, love your quilt! Yes, it's busy but beautiful.
And, a good reason to take quilt classes. Not just to make a pattern, but the little tips that go along with the making.
I tend to overcut and trim when working with little pieces, but boy, the block you are sewing to must also be straight to not show with black! Never mind the trimming :roll:
And, a good reason to take quilt classes. Not just to make a pattern, but the little tips that go along with the making.
I tend to overcut and trim when working with little pieces, but boy, the block you are sewing to must also be straight to not show with black! Never mind the trimming :roll:
#38
Originally Posted by Quiltsbybarb
I really like this quilt. Will you explain that technique in a little more detail? Maybe tomorrow it will make more sense to me.
Basically you cut large and trim down. Instead of cutting 3/4 inch black strips -1/4" plus 1/2" seam allowances - I cut 1 inch. Sewed it onto the blocks using the normal 1/4 seam allowance. Once sewed on, from the back of the block, trim off the extra 1/4" using your ruler rotary cutter.
Thanks for all the great comments! You gals are great for the ego. :-D
#40
Originally Posted by carrieg
I took a class last year and made a quilt that had a 1/4" black border surrounding each block. (Never again!)
The teacher suggested we cut the black strips at 1" instead of 3/4". Sew them on with the regular 1/4" seam. Then from the back, line up your ruler on the seam line and trim to the correct size. It did make it easier to cut and easier to sew on.
The teacher suggested we cut the black strips at 1" instead of 3/4". Sew them on with the regular 1/4" seam. Then from the back, line up your ruler on the seam line and trim to the correct size. It did make it easier to cut and easier to sew on.
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