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    Old 01-21-2010, 09:11 AM
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    I love making bias binding with stripes. This fabric is really pretty!
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    Old 01-21-2010, 10:19 AM
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    Originally Posted by Connie1948
    I Cut on the bias and use as my binding. Gives a lot of interest to the edge of a quilt. When I see a strip4 I buy it and sometimes look for fabrics with the same colors and plan a quilt around the stripe that will be the binding.
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    This is a great idea! I don't like using stripes generally since no matter how careful I am they always end up looking "wonky"!
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    Old 01-21-2010, 10:23 AM
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    I recently posted this table topper using stripes. I've posted it again.
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    Old 01-21-2010, 10:31 AM
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    When cut on the bias, stripes make a wonderful 1 1/2" inner border. What I mostly use stripes for is binding,cut in bias strips. Stripes make very interestingbindings and add a lot to the finished look of your quilt. If they are not cut on the bias, my strips will make you drunk because I obviously don't sew straight. LOL
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    Old 01-21-2010, 11:04 AM
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    Cut on the bias stripes look great for the binding.
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    Old 01-21-2010, 11:39 AM
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    What neat ideas. I had not thought about using them to do the seminole patchwork designs.
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    Old 01-21-2010, 11:53 AM
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    You could use stripes for the lower part of a cupcake
    pincushion. That would look cute.
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    Old 01-21-2010, 12:10 PM
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    Kaffe Fassett has done some beautiful quilts in using stripes. Pictures and directions are in one of his quilt books.
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    Old 01-21-2010, 12:32 PM
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    I shy away from them because I'm afraid I will cut or sew them crooked!
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    Old 01-21-2010, 03:51 PM
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    I've never used stripes, but with some of the patterns
    for quilts I've been looking at, I might be tempted to
    use them.
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