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    Old 08-20-2013, 05:51 AM
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    Has anyone added borders after the quilt has been quilted? My frame only allows me to quilt 92 or less inches wide. If I want it wider, can I add a border after it has been quilted? Do I sandwich it with batting and then add it? Can I just add a hemmed skirt or ruffle? Any suggestions are welcome. I'm just brainstorming
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    Old 08-20-2013, 06:13 AM
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    Get Marti Michell's book, Machine Quilting in Sections. It explains exactly how to quilt the borders separately and then add them to the quilt. You can use either DSM or longarm.
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    yes, yes, and yes. Both of your suggestions are workable ideas.
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    Old 08-20-2013, 06:15 AM
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    Of course, you could add a hemmed skirt or ruffle ... what do you want?

    You could look at QAYG techniques as a possible way to do what you want to do.

    Also, take a look at MaryKatherine's thread where she did the reno of a quilt, already quilted, finished and bound. She gives good explanations as to how she did it!
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    I hope to make an old quilt that my mother made and quilted, but didn't bind. Will be watching this thread.
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    Old 08-20-2013, 06:32 AM
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    Originally Posted by dunster
    Get Marti Michell's book, Machine Quilting in Sections. It explains exactly how to quilt the borders separately and then add them to the quilt. You can use either DSM or longarm.
    Thanks, I ordered the book. What is DSM?
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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji8BLS2rNHA
    here is a good video
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    Old 08-20-2013, 06:33 AM
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    Originally Posted by dunster
    Get Marti Michell's book, Machine Quilting in Sections. It explains exactly how to quilt the borders separately and then add them to the quilt. You can use either DSM or longarm.
    Thanks, I ordered the book. What is DSM?
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    Old 08-20-2013, 06:42 AM
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    refers to a domestic sewing machine. (not a longarm)
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    Old 08-20-2013, 07:10 AM
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    Originally Posted by yorkie luv
    Thanks, I ordered the book. What is DSM?
    DSM = Domestic Sewing Machine
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