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    Old 11-21-2017, 04:51 AM
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    Pretty as is, however, depending what your donation quilt is to be used for. Wall hanging vs lap quilt? This should decide it for you.
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    Old 11-21-2017, 05:16 AM
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    Basically, what I was wondering was what people usually do with the two triangles if they don't want to make more windows. I just ending up sewing them down. It's almost done.
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    Old 11-21-2017, 05:37 AM
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    I don't really see the "sticking up" places because of the black, but I'm inclined to say: just sew them down and bind it.
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    Old 11-21-2017, 06:11 AM
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    I would call it a lap quilt, sew down whatever is loose, and put a black binding on it. I love the way the black makes everything else shine.
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    Old 11-21-2017, 06:17 AM
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    Originally Posted by MarionsQuilts
    Basically, what I was wondering was what people usually do with the two triangles if they don't want to make more windows. I just ending up sewing them down. It's almost done.
    I understand exactly what you are asking, because I have one unfinished for that very reason! I hope someone has a creative way to finish as the sides just don’t look right sewn closed and that’s why mine is a UFO.
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    Old 11-21-2017, 01:58 PM
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    Originally Posted by lovingmama
    To answer your question, I would see them down and leave it black. It gives it a break and won't be to busy.
    That's just my opinion. I do like what you did, it's beautiful.
    I really like how the black gives the look of a sashing to separate each 'block'. I vote for sewing them down, a lovely project and a donation--good for you.
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    Old 11-21-2017, 02:14 PM
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    Oh,I really love this!
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    Old 11-21-2017, 03:30 PM
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    Here is one solution:
    https://shelleyswanland.com/2009/07/...-window-quilt/

    here's another- (scroll down to find the red and white CW):
    http://boltonphoenixtheatre.com/wind...make-your-own/

    Actually, looking at Google images, it looks like most are just sewn down:
    https://www.google.com/search?q=cath...EIXzAD#imgrc=_


    This link shows the "triangle" problem. (scroll down)
    https://www.colorwaysbyvicki.com/cat...dow-quilt.html
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    Old 11-22-2017, 07:02 AM
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    Lots of interesting ideas from the sites the one woman posted. I like the one where they used a fabric with a good sized star and centered it in the block and turned the bias edges back and stitched them. It would frame each block and get the joining seams finished. I would leave the outside edges black,turn them back and stitch down.
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    Old 11-22-2017, 11:02 AM
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    Leave it as in except for a narrow border. I like the solid black circles framing the blocks.
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