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02-28-2020, 06:54 PM
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This link might be what you are looking for. It is from All People Quilt and is called "How to Add Facing to Your Quilt."
http://l.email.allpeoplequilt.com/rt...93868%7c493868
http://l.email.allpeoplequilt.com/rt...93868%7c493868
02-29-2020, 05:17 AM
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Do you mean using a facing instead of binding? If so, a facing is for a complex edges like Grandmother’s flower garden hexagon edge where you want the hexagon edge but don’t want to maneuver binding around all the angles. It is also for a design where you don’t want to have a binding interrupt the look with a hard edge. A facing is all turned to the back and hand stitched to the backing. If you match the facing to the backing, it matches in well.
02-29-2020, 05:52 AM
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I read this article on facing and it explains the technique well, except it doesn't mention what kind of fabric to use for the facing . I am going to assume 100% cotton and any solid or print, the same as if you would be selecting a binding fabric . I have wanted to make a hexie quilt but never tried to because I was unsure about the finishing. I think facing is my answer .
02-29-2020, 07:45 AM
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rvsfan....I usually try to use the same fabric as the front so that if you don't get it exactly right, it doesn't show as much.
The most comprehensive instructions I have found for facing a quilt are these from Blue Moon River. They cover how to stay stitch through the facing and seam allowance, which gives you the absolute best knife edge. I use it on all my show quilts. It is an extra step but will gives you great results. I think it is step #8 in their instructions.
Facing instructions
Watson
The most comprehensive instructions I have found for facing a quilt are these from Blue Moon River. They cover how to stay stitch through the facing and seam allowance, which gives you the absolute best knife edge. I use it on all my show quilts. It is an extra step but will gives you great results. I think it is step #8 in their instructions.
Facing instructions
Watson
