{"id":128,"date":"2022-04-09T11:59:14","date_gmt":"2022-04-09T11:59:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cabbagerosequilting.com\/?p=128"},"modified":"2022-04-25T09:05:36","modified_gmt":"2022-04-25T09:05:36","slug":"how-to-miter-corners-on-a-quilt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cabbagerosequilting.com\/how-to-miter-corners-on-a-quilt\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Miter Corners On A Quilt"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Miter cornering is an important skill for any quilter because it allows you to create professional looking borders on your projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miter corners are the most basic type of corner, but they can be used in many different ways. There are several methods that will work with all types of fabric and some that only work with certain fabrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"How<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

This tutorial will show you how to miter corners using three methods so you can choose which one works best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, with that in mind, let’s take a look at how to miter the corner on a quilt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s Start With the Basics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before we can Meter the quilt, let’s start at the beginning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Cutting Fabric<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The first step in this project is cutting out the fabric pieces needed to make the blocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will need two rectangles measuring 8 inches by 10 inches (20 cm x 25 cm) and four squares measuring 4 inches by 4 inches (10 cm x 10 cm).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cut each rectangle into quarters diagonally across the grain. Then cut each quarter square into half triangles along the diagonal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Making Blocks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Place the two 8 inch by 10 inch (20 cm x 25 cm) pieces right sides together. Sew a straight seam down the center of the block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Press open and trim away excess fabric from the top edge. Repeat with the remaining two blocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make the border, place the four 4-inch by 4-inch (10 cm x 10 cm) squares right sides together. Sew along the long edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trim away excess fabric from the outside edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turn the block right side out through the opening made at the bottom of the block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Press flat and press again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top stitch around the perimeter of the block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Finishing Block<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Turn the block over and fold the raw edges under \u00bc inch (6 mm). Pin the block in position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stitch a running stitch \u00bd inch (12 mm) from the folded edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clip the thread and turn the block right side out. Press flat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top stitch around the entire perimeter of the block. Use a ruler or tape measure to mark the finished size of the block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now you\u2019re ready to add borders!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Method 1 \u2013 Using Straight Seams<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This method uses straight seams to connect the blocks together. It is the easiest way to do mitered corners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Place the block on a table. Fold the raw edges of the block toward the wrong side of the fabric. The folded edge should be parallel to the short ends of the block.<\/li>
  2. Open up the folds and pin them in place. Stitch along the folded edge.<\/li>
  3. Continue stitching until the entire block has been stitched. Remove pins as you go.<\/li>
  4. Once the block is completely sewn, flip it over and press the block flat. Make sure the raw edges are aligned before pressing.<\/li>
  5. Now you have a perfectly pressed block. To finish off the block, sew a straight line down the middle of the block.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Method 2 \u2013 Using Diagonal Seams<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    This method requires more time than Method 1 but gives a cleaner look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n