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08-05-2011, 06:41 AM

#21

amma

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Pretty quilt! Birth it and tie :D:D:D

08-05-2011, 06:45 AM

#22

Jingle

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Beautiful, I would do a large meander, FMQ, large stipple,not sure the proper term, and find a contrasting fabric for the binding. That sounds the most comfortable to me. Just my opinion.

08-05-2011, 07:10 AM

#23

alikat110

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Michelle48350

As a Mother and Grandmother I would say do NOT tie it. If the quilt was only going to be used to cover a baby the ties would be ok but if you wrap the baby they would be laying on top of all of the bumps. It just does not sound cozy to me to lay on top of the ties.

I also vote for birthing it due to the lack of extra fabric for the binding.

Ditto!!! Don't tie it!

08-05-2011, 07:24 AM

#24

Ripped on Scotch

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Originally Posted by MawMaw B

Birth it and stitch in ditch around the blocks for stability. I would not tie it.

what she said

08-05-2011, 07:30 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dungeonquilter

Quote:

Originally Posted by merrylouw

Well, since you don't have any extra fabric for binding, I'd vote for birthing it. Then, I'd SID around blocks, with feathers or swirls on the border.

Nice quilt!

Ditto

And mine.

08-05-2011, 07:32 AM

#26

quilter68

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For babies, I always birth the quilt. Sewing again 1/2" around edges after turning. A very stable quilt that will go through years of washing.

Okay I am number25 so the quilt is probably completed by now. Would like to see it.

Quilter 68 who is now 70

08-05-2011, 07:44 AM

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kountrykreation

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Please, what is 'birthing' a quilt?
Thanks

08-05-2011, 07:54 AM

#28

Crabby Patty

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Quote:

Originally Posted by erstan947

Birth it and tie it:)

This is what I would do too. It would make it fluffy and cozy. Lovely quilt. :thumbup:

08-05-2011, 07:57 AM

#29

sarahrachel

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kountrykreation

Please, what is 'birthing' a quilt?
Thanks

It's putting the right sides together and stitching almost all the way around. Then with the little space that is left, at least 6 inches I'm told you reach in and flip it right side out and sew the opening closed.

But I think the general consensus is to birth it and tie it, but I might SID because of the little knots and fingers getting stuck in it. Didn't think of that, thanks!!