Poking Around Corners : Serendipity and the Art of the Quilt

Poking Around Corners

January 12, 2009 12:16PM | Filed Under Gadgets, Technique:Finishing |

In my continuing exploration of alternative quilt finishes, I have made this sampler of a variety of corner treatments that can be applied to a range of wholecloth/pillowcase and facing style finishes. (As always, photos are clickable.)

By the way, a wooden cuticle stick is my favourite tool for poking out the corners.I used 60/40 polywool batting which is reasonably bulky and bouncy when it is not compressed by quilting. Your mileage may vary.

Check out my new tutorial for my current favourite facing finish tomorrow.

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Brenda, This is very timely because I after lunch I will be binding my first journal quilt made for AusNZ art quilers (theme : heat). It is so good to see the difference that the applications make to the finished corners. Thank you for sharing with us.
Pamela
PS: I am having a go at setting up a blog….early days yet!

Comment by Pamela Priday — January 12, 2009 12:53 PM#
What a great help! Thanks!

Comment by Candy — January 12, 2009 1:06 PM#
Nice comparison of the subtle differences between the corner treatments. Thanks!

Comment by Kristin L — January 12, 2009 1:11 PM#
Hi Brenda
What a great idea. My preference based on the looks of the corners is for the stitched across the corner treatment. It looks neat and not at all bulky.
Thanks

Comment by Munaiba — January 12, 2009 1:25 PM#
Brenda,

Thanks for the tutorial I will make up a sampler myself to try, the cuticlel stick is a brilliant idea.

Comment by Judy — January 12, 2009 3:55 PM#
really helpful i still haven’t got around to trying all your facings! Must make that a 2009 goal!

Comment by Helen Conway — January 12, 2009 7:42 PM#
Thanks for the comparisons. I usuallly just cut my corners off straight, but I like the tapered cutting better. I’ll give it a try.

Comment by DebbieG — January 12, 2009 11:44 PM#
wonderful example. thanks for making and sharing it.

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