Never has there been a more wonky quilt!

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04-09-2009, 09:51 AM

#41

pegquilter8

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This is a very loved-ly quilt Keep going. :wink: :wink:

04-09-2009, 10:24 AM

#42

MadQuilter

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Originally Posted by omak

I have come to appreciate the advice about measuring the center of the quilt both ways and making the border be that size. It is our final chance to control the outcome, and well worth the extra time it takes.

This is also good advice when dealing with individual pieced strips that are bordered by regular fabric strips. I wish I had listened to my own advice so I wouldn't have to pick out all those long seams.

04-25-2009, 10:07 AM

#43

marla

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I KNOW THAT I'D LOVE IT! IT IS DIFFICULT TO TELL WHERE IT DOESN'T LINE UP IF YOU THINK IT IS BLANTANTLY OUT OF LINE, PERHAPS GOING OVER IT WITH APPLIQUE??????
i REALLY LIKE THE COLORS. PERHAPS THE BIAS STRETCHED??

05-02-2009, 07:48 AM

#44

motomom

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I had this problem on the quilt I just finished, it had those same bias triangles all around the edge. The middle looked fine. I ended up not putting a border around it and it is just a little bit ruffly. I tried to not stretch the bias edges when I put the binding on, but it still shows just a bit. Next time I use bias triangles, I'm going to be a lot more careful. I've learned tons since I started. Measuring the center would have solved it if I had added a border.

But, the recipient love it, so no problem!

I love this pattern and the colors, and if it were going to be my quilt, I wouldn't mind the not-flat thing. You still have an outstanding quilt on your hands! Good for you!