Finishing topper
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Finishing topper
Would you use the birthing method or bind it? How would you turn the corners if using binding? If I use the birthing method, would I quilt it after or before? I am making 5 of these.
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If you are good at binding, then bind. I like Heather's tutorial on binding odd angles is at http://ankastresures.wordpress.com If you decide to birth, the quilting is done after the birthing.
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I think I would bind them, probably either with black, or that bright green would really make it pop. Not sure, cuz I'm no pro for sure, but I think when you are binding around angles/curves, you have to cut your binding strips on the bias. Good Luck, topper looks great!
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Ditto -- I would bind. I have made several of these and the binding is not that hard. If you birth it, quilt after you turn it. I have also partially quilted the top and batting and then added the backing and turn it. Then I finished quilting the top. That turned out pretty well, too.
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