Rounded corners...
#11
I would use bias also, you don't want to have to take it out when you don't like the wrinkly binding. I always use a plate or saucer for rounded edges. Good luck, I know you'll do fine. you can use scraps by sewing them all together along the long side, then cutting with 60 degree ruler to the desired width, I do it all the time, looks great.
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I use my scraps for binding a lot. Some quilts really pop with a scrappy binding. I don't really have a lot problems with working with the scrappy binding - I would go for it.
I have used a plate as a template for the rounded corners - but I like the idea peaceandjoy had about tracing it onto paper first.
I have used a plate as a template for the rounded corners - but I like the idea peaceandjoy had about tracing it onto paper first.
#16
You can just use the bias binding on the curves. It takes a little preparation to peice the bias in the right places but it works beautifully. I have done this and it is worth the prep time. Straight of grain does not really play well on curves and it would be a matter of having to re do it when it doesn't work out the way you like. So time spent in the beginning is better than time spent re doing.
Tartan has the right solution.
Be sure to post pics for us to enjoy.
peace
Tartan has the right solution.
Be sure to post pics for us to enjoy.
peace
#17
The only way I've seen rounded corners done was with a plate or bowl, trace along the edge. I'd do it on a piece of paper first; cut away the paper and lay it on the top to make sure you are getting the look you want.
Not sure why the hesitancy to make bias binding? i use it for most quilts.
Not sure why the hesitancy to make bias binding? i use it for most quilts.
peace
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You asked about whether to use a compass. I have a locking compass, but the difficulty is that I can still hold it at a slightly different angle each time & produce slightly different results. So now I use my compass to figure out roughly where I want my rounded edge & then I use that to create a plastic template (or you can do a cereal box template) and I use that template. Of course, you need to be smarter than I was the first time & think about where your binding is going to end up. Fortunately there are no pictures to serve as evidence of what I did, but I failed to add my 1/4" binding allowance and ended up having to reattach that sliver of my sandwich back onto my quilt. What a mess! I don't think anyone would ever know -- except maybe a quilt judge & fortunately it was neither a competition nor a client piece -- but it was not fun trying to sew that tiny piece back on.
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