1st attempt at continuous prairie points
06-08-2009, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by kluedesigns
each side of the quilt has a separate continuous strip of prairie points so i don't need to turn any corners.
this quilt happens to be 34 inches so i cut the fabric lengthwise so i could maximize the ombre design of the fabric.
i cut the strip the length of the quilt plus 0.5 for could measure.
so each strip was 34.5 and fits with ease on the quilt just like a border would.
if you're working on a quilt that is over 40 inches you would sew strips together to achieve the length of your quilt and then you would make the alternating cuts into the fabric for the folds.
you might end up with a seam in a point but you can always sew the strip on so that the seam is to the back instead of the front.
its really just like putting on a border fabric - it was really easy, you should give it a try.
this quilt happens to be 34 inches so i cut the fabric lengthwise so i could maximize the ombre design of the fabric.
i cut the strip the length of the quilt plus 0.5 for could measure.
so each strip was 34.5 and fits with ease on the quilt just like a border would.
if you're working on a quilt that is over 40 inches you would sew strips together to achieve the length of your quilt and then you would make the alternating cuts into the fabric for the folds.
you might end up with a seam in a point but you can always sew the strip on so that the seam is to the back instead of the front.
its really just like putting on a border fabric - it was really easy, you should give it a try.
06-08-2009, 05:54 PM
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i would put them on it. they're actually really sturdy. i thought they would be fragile since you cut into the fabric every 4 inches.
the cuts are actually buried into the binding or in the quilt sandwich so its really strong.
the cuts are actually buried into the binding or in the quilt sandwich so its really strong.
06-08-2009, 06:06 PM
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Then, I accept your challenge and will make a D9P and put a prairie point on it JUST to prove I can <g>.
Whether, we will ever see any pictures here is anyone's guess, but you have at least inspired me to go one more step for our hospitalized veterans ... good job! <g>
Whether, we will ever see any pictures here is anyone's guess, but you have at least inspired me to go one more step for our hospitalized veterans ... good job! <g>
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