curved sashing and/or binding help?

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I'm working on a competition wall quilt and want to avoid straight edges, even though its basis is 4 squares. I've googled "curved sashing" and have only come up with sashing that's curved down the middle, but still straight edged. Has anyone come up with a clever way to avoid the judge's ruler? I found one quilt with curvy edged "squares," but wouldn't mind keeping the edges of the squares straight.

I avoided a straight border successfully one year when I made my quilt in the shape of the USA ... I just pillowcased it. Was quick and easy and not only did I win a prize, I also sold it!

PS ... my iris are starting to bloom ... the best time of the garden!!! : ) Lobo ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Delete the obvious to reply to me personally. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Patti · Accepted Answer

For any sort of curved outline, Lobo, the best way in my opinion (and experience!) is to use a facing.  If you have done garment-making, you are no stranger to a facing; but if you are and want a hand, do e-mail me and I'll give you some tips.  It is not difficult and looks fantastic!I have done a quilt with no straight lines in it - just wanted to do it!Talk more about how you are doing the central part - how is that curved? I love this kind of challenge!.In message , Lobo  writes

Lobo · Answer

It wouldn't be curved in the center unless I curve my squares somehow.  I'm open to that though.I do know how to do facings ... hadn't thought of that for the outside.Lobo~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Delete the obvious to reply to me personally.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Betty Evans · Answer

Check out Debbie Bowles website:She does quilts with curves...and all are done free hand with a rotary cutter, no templates.Betty in WI

Marcella Peek · Answer

Maybe it's the term you're using. Fancy edges on traditional quilts are quite common particularly in the 30's.

Try Scalloped quilt border

Here's a link to the June Taylor ruler that makes it easy (so they say)

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I'm working on a competition wall quilt and want to avoid straight edges,

Patti · Answer

I'll have a think (about the centre) and get back to you!.In message , Lobo  writes

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