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    Default How do I add cornerstones to sashing?

    I am making my first ever quilt and would like to add cornerstones to the sashing. Is there an easy way to do this, perhaps a tutorial I would view? I am a visual learner so I love the tutorials.. but any help would be appreciated. I know it sounds like a stupid question and I'm sure I could do it on my own... but I rarely do it the easy way first. This time I'm asking in advance.
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    Default Re: How do I add cornerstones to sashing?

    It's not a stupid question....there are no stupid questions!!! But I can't answer you because I've never done it myself. I would thing do the same as in woodworking...measure twice and cut once.

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    Default Re: How do I add cornerstones to sashing?

    Hello--not sure if this is how other people do it---but this is how I do it:
    I first have to figure out how wide I want my sashing-because I know that will determine the size of my cornerstone. For example, if my sashing is 3 in wide--then I know that my cornerstone will be 3 in square.
    I sew the side sashings on first. I measure from the bottom to the top and then sew it on.
    I then measure the top of the quilt. I measure the top from sashing to sashing. From there I know that my next two sashing with the cornerstones in place will have to be that long. For example: say the quilt measures from side to side 12 inches long with 3 inch sqare cornerstones. I would cut a strip that is 6 inches long plus 1/2 inch more to account for the 1/4 inch seam allowances . I would then sew the cornerstones on each end of this strip.
    Now you can sew these sashings with the cornerstones on the top and bottom of the quilt.

    I hope this helps. There may be another way, this is the way that I do it and it works for me. Good luck!!
    I am such a material girl!!!!! Nena

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    Default Re: How do I add cornerstones to sashing?

    I haven't done them either, but if I did, I would do it the way Nena described it.
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    Default Re: How do I add cornerstones to sashing?

    Thanks for the replys. I will give Nena's directions a try... Thanks, Nena! I'm at that point now to cut the sashing. Pics when done (if it turns out).
    Diane aka: founditatlast

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    WEll here is a pic of my first quilt top... did the cornerstones on the sashing to the best of my ability. Still have to put a couple of boarders around it. Now my question is ... do boarders have to be all one piece of fabric or can I piece it (on the diagonal?) if my material isn't long enough? Thanks in advance for your help.How do I add cornerstones to sashing?-quilt-top.jpgHow do I add cornerstones to sashing?-quilt-square.jpg
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    Default Re: How do I add cornerstones to sashing?

    from the looks of this truly beautiful quilt.... (first, wow)... i'd say you can do what your heart tells you... i piece all the time when short on fabric... that is what quilting is about for me... using what i have.. your center medallions are wonderful..
    your Machine Embroidery (applique it looks like) is fantastic... lot of work in here... thanks for sharing!!!!
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    Default Re: How do I add cornerstones to sashing?

    Thanks GrammaBabs... I have more time than money so making the embroidery/applique medallions was ok with me. I had purchased the design months ago and had to wait for a break in my little embroidry biz to start the quilt. I always jump in with both feet when I start a new hobby/craft. I take my time and learn as much as I can the first time around.
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    All I can say is WOW! That is one beautiful quilt and awesome since it is your first!!!

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    Picture perfect! You did a beautiful job.

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