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11-03-2015, 07:42 AM

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tessagin

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I was just going to comment, if it still wasn't quite the way you wanted you could always a coordinating fabric in the corners.

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Originally Posted by oldpiglady

I have a question. I know there is a formula for this...but I don't have it. Can anyone help?
I have a piece of fabric that measures 158" around the perimeter.
Now....I have a small piece that measures 36" long X 18" wide. How many strips and how wide can I cut to get a border to go around the bigger one?
I don't care how wide it will be...but I can't run short...it's the only piece I have.Thanks for any help, guys.

11-03-2015, 08:33 AM

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BettyGee

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Bear Is Gray is just amazing. Where on earth did you come up with your screen name? I agree, this board is filled with some of the most wonderful people on the planet.

11-03-2015, 02:29 PM

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margecam52

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Originally Posted by oldpiglady

I would go with a 3" strip (18/3=6)...you will get 6 strips... 6x36=216. Plenty for the borders on the quilt. Remember you have to be able to either miter or add twice the width of the strip (6") to either the top/bottom or side strips)...so 3" ending with a 2-1/2" border would be safest.