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Miter easiest instructions?!
kath210 Member since 5/11/09 Posts: 288	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/20/12 1:16 AM I've managed to avoid the mitered corner until now. However, now I want to surround a block on point with strips. The usual method just won't look right; it must be mitered. Can anyone guide me with tips and/or refer me to some easy instructions? Of course, any other suggestions to avoid the miter would be appreciated! Thanks.
clt3 Intermediate OH USA Member since 2/6/06 Posts: 770	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/20/12 7:04 AM I am not a quilter, but made one for a new granddaughter a couple of years ago. I can't post a link because it's a PDF, but do a google search for Nancy Murty Little Blessings Andover fabrics. The PDF has excellent, easy to follow directions and my miters were perfect. ------ Singer 66-16. Singer 600e, Kenmore 158.1913 , Viking 1100, Brother 4000D, Brother Quattro, Bernina 930, White 634DE, Babylock Evolve, 2 Featherweights ,Pfaff Creative Performance,Janome Coverpro 1000CPX
Miss Fairchild   Advanced USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 6985	Login to reply to this post In reply to kath210 << Like this post Date: 5/20/12 8:44 AM Are you working on a border or a binding? For the border, you fold the quilt on the diagonal and then stitch the border pieces together, following the same diagonal line as the quilt. For the binding, here's a tutorial: here: They're both a lot easier than you think. Silly me, you said a block on point with strips. Where are the strips going? I'm thinking you'd use the border technique for what you want. A picture would be nice. ------ "We don't impose our rhythm on Nature. The key is to respect and live within Her." Jean-Charles Boisset, Winemaker "And no, now that you asked, I didn't enjoy that play one bit, and I'd like a refund" Signed, Mrs. Lincoln My Etsy shop: auntmaymesattic My blog: auntmaymesattic.wordpress.com Avatar: First place award for jacket at county fair
Cat n Bull   Advanced NC USA Member since 2/17/06 Posts: 1901	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/20/12 11:01 AM try these: Mitred border Different method one more method ------ Cathryn
kath210 Member since 5/11/09 Posts: 288	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/20/12 1:11 PM Wow. Knew I could count on you all! It's a motif block I thought would look better on point (diamond shape) than square. Hope I explained that alright. So instead of strips around a regular shape singular block, it' s strips around a diamond shape. Kind of a border around each block/diamond. Wish I could post a pic...someday I'll figure out the technical aspect. That should be my new goal! Tired of being behind on tech. I'll practice miter first with scraps. Thanks so much. Wish me luck.

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