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Tips & Techniques

 Stronger Quilt Corners

Worried that bindings on your "not just for show" quilts won't stand up to daily wear and tear? Try this tip for making stronger quilt corners:

To strengthen the inside corners of the quilt edges when adding the binding, shorten the stitch length for 1/2-inch on either side of each corner.

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