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    Old 10-03-2010, 01:15 PM
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    When you do more than one border, would you prefer to do mitred or just the norm, and why?

    Also when doing more than one if mitred, do you join them first before attaching, or attach one at a time as you go?

    I'm about to start on the borders of a queen size quilt, it has 3 and I'm just a little unsure which way to go, so looking forward to your input.

    Thanks heaps for your help. :-D
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    Old 10-03-2010, 01:21 PM
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    When there's multiple borders I like to sew all the strips together and miter the corners as if it's one border.
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    Old 10-03-2010, 01:23 PM
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    I don't miter, except for the binding.
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    Old 10-03-2010, 01:26 PM
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    Sew the strips together and then miter. Otherwise is a pain to match them.
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    Old 10-03-2010, 01:29 PM
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    can we see the quilt?

    Another one of those "it depends on . . . " questions
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    Old 10-03-2010, 01:31 PM
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    Another question is, What is the intended use for the quilt? i.e. Are you going to submit it to a show?
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    Old 10-03-2010, 01:36 PM
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    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?"
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    Old 10-03-2010, 01:38 PM
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    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.
    That's a great idea! Have not heard of it before but will definately try it next time. Thanks...
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    Old 10-03-2010, 01:39 PM
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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
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    Old 10-03-2010, 01:50 PM
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    Some quilts seem to tell me the borders need to be mitred :D
    I sew the strips together and mitre all at once :D:D:D
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