Paper pieced border pattern not matching WWYD?

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11-30-2013, 05:11 AM

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Geri B

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If I read your ?correctly.....you want to leave the edges scallops? I would not put binding on that nor would I birth it...there is an old technique that simply turns the edges of backing and top into each other with a seam and hand sews that together......am I thinking right everyone?

11-30-2013, 06:06 AM

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Judi in Ohio

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I think it's beautiful just as it is.

11-30-2013, 06:18 AM

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suzanprincess

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Susan7639

In my game plan, there is no border. I saw a website that suggests paper piecing to frame the same shape as the very outer edges. sewing it to the front then flipping it to back after quilting so that the back will have that same edge and contrast with the backing fabric.

This sounds to me like the perfect edge treatment for this stunning quilt. If I had this in my home I think I'd lose lots of time just gazing at it for a while each time I passed by!

11-30-2013, 06:32 AM

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QuiltswithConvicts

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No, my eyes were too busy looking at all the fussy-cut pieces in the centers of the blocks to notice any mismatching pieces. I think it will be just fine. The blocks are the star of the quilt! Gorgeous!

11-30-2013, 07:14 AM

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MargeD

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I like what you've done - it's going to be a beautiful quilt, can't wait to see it finished. It's a very unique block.

11-30-2013, 08:15 AM

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Quilter 65

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I am in awe of that. It is beautiful and I don't see a problem with anything.

11-30-2013, 08:32 AM

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Billi

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Nammie to 7

I think your issue is that you are looking upclose and personal at each piece. The finished project won't be looked at that closely to see any minor imperfection you think you are seeing. The finished project will be looked at as a whole not as individual pieces. Beautiful work!!

I agree 100% also what an awesome labor of love

11-30-2013, 09:13 AM

#28

jcrow

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If you are saying there is something wrong with it, I can't find it. It's beautiful! It makes me want to make one! All your fabric choices are wonderful.