Thread: How should I do this?

The picture only shows the blocks. The striped material goes on as a border and then a wider black border. I think I will do the sides and then the border. Thanks for the opinions.

Generally, if a quilt is going to hang, I want the top & bottom to be 1 solid strip to support the quilt.

With your quilt, I think a corner square would look great, especially if you use 1 of the prints. I would add the sides first, piece the top & bottom with a square, & add them to the quilt, matching the seam.

It follows suit that you have squares in the sashing as well.

Great job, the sashing really accents the quilt beautifully.

Originally Posted by DogHouseMom

How about using corner blocks in your border - that way it really won't make a difference. Use the stripe for the border (or whatever you were planning on) and the red for the corner blocks. That will tie it in to the overall quilt look.

Here is a picture of the pattern. I thought I was almost done but thanks to you I am wondering about countinuing the small red squares at the corners of all the squares. Thanks for the idea.

I like your quilt!

For some reason, adding side borders first, then doing top and bottom
gives a more "finished" look.

I think its great, I am a beginner so I really dont know the answer to your question, but if you have any of your material left or could tell me where you purchased it I would appreciate it

I always do the sides first, then the top and bottom.

I sew top and bottom first then the sides. No mitered corners!

if you're asking! I would continue to do top and bottom first to maintain the look of the block. i would also put corner stones in the small striped border.that way the stripes don't touch in different directions.......Hope this helps....Racheal

Do it your way, quilt is yours and whatever way is easier for you to do. I love your quilt, its my kind of quilt, horse lover.