DACO48

Just wondering if anyone else has tried this. I am getting ready to put the binding on a quilt I have made for my 88 year old aunt for Christmas. As she wanted a long drop on the sides, I am going to round the corners of the quilt using a dinner plate for a template. I see 2 advantages to this, no mitered corners to worry about and no square drop on the end of the bed to stumble over. I don't think it would be even noticed on the head of the bed and it can be reversed end to end for even wear. What does anyone think about this?

nativetexan

I think it would work fine. i hate corners sticking out but do love quilts to hang over the sides and cover the top of the bed skirt too. i tend to fold them nicely and tuck the end touching the floor under. but rounded would be much better.

Prism99

You probably want to use bias binding for this. Bias will round those corners easier than straight-grain binding would. Be sure to prewash the fabric if you use bias, as any shrinkage will be more noticeable on bias than straight-grain. Starch after prewashing to keep the bias stable while you work with it. I do think the rounded corner finish would be lovely.

QuiltE

Rounded corners or cropped corners would work too.
The pattern/design of the quilt might influence you as to which would look best.

Here's some pictures of one that I cropped the corners.
Three Completions!!!

SHELTIE'SMAMA

I round my corners because I can and have grown to prefer them this way. That being said it all started with bed quilts with long sides and I'm a trip and fall artist even on my best day. I always use bias binding so the corners always lie flat.

Tartan

I have rounded corners and did straight of grain binding on the sides and pieced bias binding for the corners. Bias binding is needed for rounded corners or you get the binding tunneling when you try to flip it and sew.

SusieQOH

I think your idea is a good one but I agree with the others that you need bias binding.

QuiltNama

I round my corners all the time and use straight grain binding as long as the curve is a gentle curve.

Jennifer23

I have done rounded corners a couple times. I tried using a dinner plate, but felt it was too small, so I used a string and thumbtack, which worked well. I did like Tartan suggests - bias binding on the corners, straight of grain on the sides. I think it's a great idea for a quilt with a long drape!

bearisgray

I think I would prefer rounded corners on just the end that goes over the foot of the bed.

I am also a person that trips over anything.