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Learn How to Make Quilt Sashing with Cornerstones

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Use Frames Around Blocks to Create Sashing & Cornerstones.
Make Quilt Sashing

Quilt blocks made with frames that create sashing and cornerstones when blocks are sewn together.

Janet Wickell
The frames around these Friendship Star quilt blocks provide ready-made sashing and cornerstones. Using different fabrics from block to block results in a patchwork sash and four-patch cornerstones when all of the quilt blocks are sewn together.

You'll find the quilt layout on page 4 of the quilt block pattern.

I've shown just a few examples of the ways sashing and cornerstones can be used. Experiment and you'll find there are an endless number of ways to design sashing for a quilt.

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