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Edges of a quilt
can be embellished with dimensional folded-fabric triangles, also
know as "prairie points"! The folded triangles can then
be nested or overlapped and spaced close together or widely spaced,
whichever best fits a quilt's dimensions.
Use the following guide to help figure out the
size square you will need to cut for each prairie point. Determine
an appropriate height of the prairie point triangle (how far you
would like the points to extend out from the edge of a quilt).
Multiply the height of the finished point by 2, then add 1/2".
For example, if you want your points to extend two inches beyond
the edge of the quilt, multiply 2" x 2" + 1/2"
= 4 /12". Cut the square for a two inch prairie point 4 1/2"
x 4 1/2".
Finishing The Quilt
Layer and baste quilt top for quilting
method of your choice. When adding prairie points, quilt no closer
than 1" to quilt edges. Trim the batting and backing even
with the quilt top. Fold back the backing and pin to secure. (Prairie
points are sewn to quilt top and batting only.)
Prairie Points Assembly
Step 1. After using the above
formula to determine the size Prairie Points you will be using,
fold squares depending on the type of points you want to make.
See Diagram I for "nested points" or Diagram II for
"overlapped points." After folding, press to complete
prairie point.
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Nested Prairie Points
Diagram I
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Overlapped Prairie Points
Diagram II
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Step 2. With right sides facing, position
raw edge of each prairie point along quilt raw edge (see Diagram
III). Working from the center to the corner , adjust overlap to
position prairie points evenly; pin in place and stitch. The two
corner Prairie Points should be adjacent to each other and not
overlapped. Trim off batting and point of seam allowance on each
corner. Turn seam allowance toward the back of the quilt (see
Diagram IV). Prairie Points will turn out along the edge.
Diagram III
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Diagram IV |
Step 3. Release the pinned backing. Fold
under edges 1/4" and finger press. Pin backing in place over
the base of the Prairie Points, covering the seam line. Blindstitch
in place (see Diagram V). If necessary, complete quilting out
to the edge.
Diagram V
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