kiffie2413

I don't know how to put plaid cornerstones on the bias...I learned to hand piece and quilt from my nanny (grandma) when I was a little girl...fast forward 35+ years...I was going through things I had inherited, came across some quilt tops, and squares, etc...there were some Sunbonnet Sue squares, made with fabrics that my nanny had made clothes out of for my mom, and me...so, I looked at the squares, drew off the templates, and made more squares to have enough for a lap quilt for my mom, and 1 for me...then, I bought some quilt magazines, and taught myself how to applique, piece, etc...still by hand...so, this is my 1st applique quilt I have done by machine...and I am also self-taught on the sashings, borders, and bindings...with the help of some books and magazines...so, that is why I don't know how to do cornerstones on the bias...but, I will try and look it up, and keep it in mind for future quilts...thanks for the help!! :-)
Kif

kiffie2413

Thanks to all of you, coming through for me once again! I haven't added anything else yet, as can't decide between the blue or the red...now I am even wondering about maybe a small red border, then another bit of the plaid, and then the blue, then bind off with the yellow...So, I am going to look it all over tonight, maybe flip a coin, and get it finished! Thanks again to all of your for taking the time to help me out...
K

kiffie2413

I don't know how to do piping..? It sounds like it would look great, though...it will be another technique I need to learn...this is the 1st applique quilt I have done by machine...and I am self taught (with books, and computer info) on sashings, borders, bindings...as a matter of fact, I only knew how to do the fold over the backing type of binding until my last quilt group meeting...one of my gals there showed me hot to make a binding
:shock: ...thanks for all the suggestions! As I always say, this is a great group of people here on the board!!!

serenitybygrace

The quilt is darling. Lucky little boy. Really, any of your choices would be wonderful.

quiltmouse

You just cut a 3/4" or 1" strip of fabric, press it in half. sew it between units while you are attaching them to each other. The edges would line up with the other seam edges. Sew them all the same time.

I'll look back tomorrow for your finished pix. :)

sailsablazin

I vote for red border with yellow binding...
I Like Bright!

katesnanna

Just sooo cute.

theresa.redington

I personally am a blue fan so the blue boarder works for me. Looks great! :)

fallonquilter

I like the green, and when you quilt it, you might want to use your coloring book and trace some trucks/cars etc. and quilt those into the solid green area.

pstrwife

me too