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AlwaysQuilting 09-22-2010 04:21 PM

I rarely miter the corners on my quilts.
I knew a Mennonite and she got me hooked on making quilts.
She didn't miter her corners. She said it's worldly and a waste of fabric, and they try not to waste anything. That made sense to me.
So to this day I don't miter unless someone requests it.
Am I the minority? Do you always miter your corners?

erstan947 09-22-2010 04:24 PM

I never miter. My quilts are scrapy and it works good for me.

Beth 09-22-2010 04:24 PM

I find it faster to miter

jayelee 09-22-2010 04:27 PM

I dont miter my borders becuse it overwhelms me I just cant figure out how

DebraK 09-22-2010 04:28 PM

personal choice.

bearisgray 09-22-2010 04:28 PM

Depends on the pattern/design.

b.zang 09-22-2010 04:29 PM


Originally Posted by DebraK
personal choice.

Agree.
It changes the look, so whatever you want for that particular quilt.
Just like every other aspect of the quilt - artistic expression.

C.Cal Quilt Girl 09-22-2010 04:30 PM

Personal choice :)

nativetexan 09-22-2010 04:30 PM

I don't miter all my borders. depends on how much fabric i have on some of the quilts and if i want to go to the trouble on others. it's a nice look though.

KathyAire 09-22-2010 04:32 PM

Some fabrics need to be mitered, most don't. Unless it's a specific fabric, I don't miter.


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