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06-03-2013, 03:24 PM

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Buckeye Rose

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I had a quilt that was a few inches too short on the sides (customer didn't take into account the puffiness of new mattress when she measured) and added a 6" ruffle on 3 sides. I made the ruffle and then sewed right to the binding. The width issues all fixed and the customer loved it....said she liked it better with a ruffle....LOL

06-03-2013, 03:38 PM

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Pam1210

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Originally Posted by nativetexan

birthed quilts are usually tied. you could add a row of blocks and put that area under the pillows (which you made matching shams for). good luck. have fun. diagonal quilts look good on the bed too though.

I do have shams

06-03-2013, 03:46 PM

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Illsa

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Add a border to the bottom and top of the quilt.

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Originally Posted by Pam1210

Looking for ideas. I have a finished (quilted) square quilt that is perfect for the guest bed. The side to side length is fine. I would like to extend the length of this quilt by about 6 inches so it covers the mattress and has enough at the foot of the bed. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

You could make flying geese border with left over fabric scraps and by adding 3" to top and bottom you will have a balanced 6".