Is there an easier way to put cornerstones in the border?

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08-04-2014, 07:18 AM

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mike'sgirl

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I forget where I heard to do it this way, but it was an experienced quilter, I'm thinking Eleanor Burns. Anyway, try sewing the corner stone to the border strip first (you'll have to do the math to get your length right). Then attach the other side with corner stone attached to that one too. Then attach the top nd bottom. Hope this makes sense.

08-04-2014, 09:30 AM

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klswift

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if it is off just a bit, remember to put the larger piece on the bottom and often the feeddogs will ease it in.

08-04-2014, 09:34 AM

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bearisgray

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Quote:

Originally Posted by klswift

if it is off just a bit, remember to put the larger piece on the bottom and often the feeddogs will ease it in.

I've had better luck putting the larger piece on top (and stretching it- only a little) to fit (ease in) the smaller pieces on the bottom

08-05-2014, 09:08 AM

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Letty

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitsie

How about not sewing that last cornerstone on until you've sewn the border on to within a few inches of the seam you need to match. Fiddly but might work!

That is just the solution I was going to suggest -- it always works for me.Letty