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    Old 10-23-2011, 06:14 PM
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    Hang in there!! I have never mitered a border, so I can't offer anything but encouragement. Don't let these sassy borders get the best of you!!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!
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    Old 10-23-2011, 06:14 PM
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    Glue them exactly how you want them then sew. Sometimes I glue then hand stitch the miter closed.
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    Old 10-23-2011, 06:16 PM
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    http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=...t=0&FORM=LKVR1

    Maybe this will help.
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    Old 10-23-2011, 06:33 PM
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    Originally Posted by emerald46
    http://tutorials.missouriquiltco.com/....watch "how to bind your quilt" under Introduction to Quilting. Once you do it a couple of times...you will be a pro. There are also several tutorials here on the qb that would be helpful. Just do a search for Binding or Mitered corners under tutorials. Don't give up!
    I agree. I had never mitered corners before seeing this tutorial and now my mitered corners look so good.
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    Old 10-23-2011, 06:44 PM
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    Keep on trying - I don't remember which method finally worked for me - but if I can master it - anybody can - you can do it - just keep trying - it really is easy once you get it. I sort of made my own way of doing it and it works for me. Good luck and we are all supporting you in your efforts.
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    Old 10-23-2011, 06:51 PM
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    check sharon schambers site 4 tut
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    Old 10-23-2011, 06:53 PM
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    Originally Posted by emerald46
    http://tutorials.missouriquiltco.com/....watch "how to bind your quilt" under Introduction to Quilting. Once you do it a couple of times...you will be a pro. There are also several tutorials here on the qb that would be helpful. Just do a search for Binding or Mitered corners under tutorials. Don't give up!
    This is what I check out every so often to insure I do it right!
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    Old 10-23-2011, 07:29 PM
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    After quilting a couple hundred quilts (or more!) I've come to the conclusion that mitered corners are just not worth it UNLESS there is a design element in the fabric that requires it. I've seen mitered corners in solid fabrics and they really don't add to the quilt, even if done well. Save your energies for things that show and matter.
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    Old 10-23-2011, 08:15 PM
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    I did multiple mitered corners on my very first quilt. You can do it!! I suggest the Fons and Porter site, but there might be others. If you are concerned about 'wrecking' your quilt, try doing it on a placemat sized fabric.
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    Old 10-23-2011, 08:42 PM
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    You tube..Sharon Shamber...fantastic tutorial...
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