Any way to save this mis-cut border?
09-12-2013, 07:54 AM
#32
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You are not stupid!!! You are having a learning experience.. There are several solutions to what can be done.. try some of the suggestions that have been posted or what ever you come up with that works for you!!! I have seen and used pieced binding strips...but the easy way is use it for something else and cut another strip that will work the way you want it to.. Proverbs says "wise persons learn and are wiser" so please don't call yourself "stupid"
Have a GREAT DAY!
Have a GREAT DAY!Hey everybody. I am so stupid.....repeat to infinity. I have a green and red stripe for binding that was supposed to be cut across the width of the fabric so that there would be horizontal stripes on the binding. Naturally, I very carefully and accurately cut it lengthwise...!
Lengthwise stripe binding definitely doesn't add to the quilt. Do you think I could cut the lengthwise strips down into squares an sew them back together on the horizontal and make that work? Too much trouble? Thanks!
Lengthwise stripe binding definitely doesn't add to the quilt. Do you think I could cut the lengthwise strips down into squares an sew them back together on the horizontal and make that work? Too much trouble? Thanks!
09-12-2013, 08:02 AM
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I've had extra 5" piano key border in the past that I cut in 1/2 and made into binding. On purpose!!! If you have the time and you want it, do it. It has been stated that it will make it bulky. Big deal. Sew what! If the look you're going for is do-able, I say "Do it!" It will be a little of a pain in the butt if you hand sew on 1/2 of the binding. Many seams, make for hand sewing through many layers. But in the long run, no one will notice that they're only 2 1/2" pieces. Galloping horse, right?
Good luck with your decision and your quilt. No need to toss or re-use. Use that material for it's original purpose! I'd love to hear from you if you decide to use it after all!
Good luck with your decision and your quilt. No need to toss or re-use. Use that material for it's original purpose! I'd love to hear from you if you decide to use it after all!
09-12-2013, 02:19 PM
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I think your idea would work, if you think it will be too many seams for the binding maybe a narrow border before the
binding? Do not be so hard on yourself, most of us have our mistakes that cause increased creative solutions!
binding? Do not be so hard on yourself, most of us have our mistakes that cause increased creative solutions!
09-12-2013, 02:57 PM
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You are not stupid!!! You are having a learning experience.. There are several solutions to what can be done.. try some of the suggestions that have been posted or what ever you come up with that works for you!!! I have seen and used pieced binding strips...but the easy way is use it for something else and cut another strip that will work the way you want it to.. Proverbs says "wise persons learn and are wiser" so please don't call yourself "stupid" Have a GREAT DAY!
Have a GREAT DAY!
09-12-2013, 04:33 PM
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You can, but it's a lot of work. I made a lap quilt for my Son in law from my 2 grandsons outgrown shirts. I used 2.5 inch wide scraps, some long, some short for the binding. It looks pretty good, but was kind of bulky when sewing.
09-12-2013, 08:49 PM
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It disturbs me to see you say three different times that you are dumb or not smart. Please don't put yourself down like that. You are smart ... you are computer literate, you spell correctly, and on top of that, you are a quilter! Please think more highly of yourself. You are very important to a lot of people, I'm sure! Blessings and hugs!
09-13-2013, 05:10 AM
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It disturbs me to see you say three different times that you are dumb or not smart. Please don't put yourself down like that. You are smart ... you are computer literate, you spell correctly, and on top of that, you are a quilter! Please think more highly of yourself. You are very important to a lot of people, I'm sure! Blessings and hugs!
As for computer literacy, I can do a few things, but surely feel stupid when I know I should be able to do things on my computer and don't know how. If I would spend a little more time figuring these things out instead of spending all my time on this quilting board, I might get somewhere! LOL
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