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10-03-2010, 02:22 PM

#11

mom2suki

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Sadiemae

I don't miter, except for the binding.

For some reason, I do the same thing. The only thing I miter is the binding.

10-03-2010, 02:40 PM

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hobo2000

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It depends on the fabric for the borders. If they are just solid fabs or small print, I don't mitre, but if one is a border fabric, then I stack and mitre.

10-03-2010, 03:06 PM

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QuiltswithConvicts

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This diva doesn't miter unless she's using a border stripe! ☺

10-03-2010, 03:50 PM

#14

brushandthimble

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Quote:

Originally Posted by twistedstitcher

When there's multiple borders I like to sew all the strips together and miter the corners as if it's one border.

Same here!

10-03-2010, 04:01 PM

#15

MadQuilter

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Originally Posted by Maride

Sew the strips together and then miter. Otherwise is a pain to match them.

When I miter, that's what I do. Multiple borders seem to work better in a miter.

Many times I don't use a miter when I have sashing and corner stones in the center. A straight border seems to work better with the sashing/corner stone design.

10-03-2010, 04:28 PM

#16

dsb38327

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Originally Posted by Crlyn

Quote:

Originally Posted by bearisgray

can we see the quilt?

Another one of those "it depends on . . . " questions

Yep sure can see, but not until it's finished :-D it's a bargello.

bearsgray, what do you mean "it depends on?"

Can't wait to see it!!!!!!!! Gald you posted this. I have learned from the answers. I am dragging my feet on mine because I have added the sash and couldn't decide if I wanted to do a binding. I couldn't get it to look right in my mind. Now I know why and what to do.

10-03-2010, 05:18 PM

#17

Sadiemae

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Crlyn

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sadiemae

Another question is, What is the intended use for the quilt? i.e. Are you going to submit it to a show?

No, it will be put to good use, not that that makes any difference to me, because I still like to do my quilts to the best of my ability. :D

I don't know why you made the assumption that I don't do things to the best of my ability. I am actually very picky about my work(sometimes to an extreme). I just prefer not to miter all of my corners! If I were to submit anything to be judged, I would miter all of the corners because many judges look at that. That is the only reason I asked the question!

10-03-2010, 07:30 PM

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Crlyn

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Sadiemae

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crlyn

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Originally Posted by Sadiemae

Another question is, What is the intended use for the quilt? i.e. Are you going to submit it to a show?

No, it will be put to good use, not that that makes any difference to me, because I still like to do my quilts to the best of my ability. :D

I'm sorry if you have taken this the wrong way Sadiemay, I wouldn't for one moment think that you don't do things to the best of your ability.......I can't think why you have even made this assumption from what I have said. I'm talking about myself here no one else.........thank you again for your help with my question.