i dont have enough border material

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07-02-2014, 01:34 PM

#51

barny

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I'd bet you your quilting will take care of that worry. Don't worry over it.

07-02-2014, 01:42 PM

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shasta5718

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Straight seams are just fine, the diagonal are used to reduce bulk, just remember to press the seams open. Good luck.

07-02-2014, 03:19 PM

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Craftnut

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Lovely quilt, Suz!!

07-02-2014, 03:21 PM

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scrappy happy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by katier825

There's nothing wrong with a straight seam...it's just a preference of some people. Do what works for you!

I agree , do what u need to do , to make things work

07-02-2014, 03:32 PM

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rosiewell

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I always do straight seams for borders, works fine for me? I am mitered incapable!

07-02-2014, 04:20 PM

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Friday1961

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I think it's up to you. I use straight seams in my borders because I think they actually show less than diagonal seams, and, once it's quilted, probably won't show anyway.

07-02-2014, 05:46 PM

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nightquilter

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Lady Jane,I do make some quilt borders with straight seams with no problems.But I haven't made a border that wide, When I am close to running out of fabric I sometimes make or have extra blocks to go in each corner.Maybe that will help.

07-03-2014, 01:56 AM

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DOTTYMO

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Small corner stone pinwheels or just different coloured block.

07-03-2014, 03:40 AM

#59

jitkaau

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tartan

So your borders between the pinwheel corners are more than 45 inches? If so, how about adding another pinwheel (or other block) in the center? I also like asymmetrical settings to solve that problem with some of the quilt blocks continuing into the border. If you can, post a picture and you will get lots of suggestions.

I agree - stretches out the material, diguises the joins and makes the border more interesting.