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I do measure through the middle three times usually. Short cuts don't work. I guess I had a senior moment there. The quilt is so square I thought it might work out. It was a big reminder that it doesn't. It was explained to me by my walking buddy how to make it fit with mitered corners. I think mitered corners will only be for smaller projects from now on too.
Originally Posted by cwessel47
It's a beautiful quilt, franie. The idea of miters for this one just boggles my mind. No need - as you know. Another thing newbies might want to take note of is: Do not measure the edges of your quilt for borders. Measure through the centers! You can always ease in a bit of stretchiness and get everything nice and square. I mark centers and quarters - eighths if I need to - and ends to make sure that any easing I need to do is evened out. Mr. Seam Ripper - the guest that refuses to leave....
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Guess I have good company here. The guest who never leaves as someone mentioned--the seam ripper.
[ we quilters have to remind ourselves that the short cuts don't pay off. I remind myself all the time. I'm a professional unsewer.[/quote] |
Your quilt is beautiful.
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Regardless, it sure is purdy.
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It is beautiful even with the wavy border.
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i've had very good luck following pam's directions, given in this tute:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-21057-1.htm the only difference in the way i do it is less pins and penciling the stitching line. works great. |
Your quilt is beautiful! I'm sure you'll be happier once you redo the borders.
I've had good luck doing mine the way Bonnie recommends on her Quiltville site: http://www.quiltville.com/borderhints.shtml She doesn't use a measuring tape, she smooths out the quilt, then the borders in the center, pins to anchor and trims them up. Seems to work well for me! |
Been there done that as I'm sure all of us have at one time!! My seam ripper & I are best friends on a good day!!
It'll be a gorgeous quilt when you get it fixed!! |
Boo boo or not, it is a beautiful quilt!
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Thanks for being brave and posting the picture. Since I am on tight friendly terms with my seam ripper I take it as time to just sit and feel the fabric. I am proud of you for posting so we can all see and learn what not to do. I am sure your lovely quilt will be beautiful when you finish. Thanks Franie.
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