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Old 05-29-2011, 03:02 PM
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Hi - I am making a Carpenter's Wheel quilt for my sister and her husband for their anniversary. This is the second quilt I have ever made, and the only one big enough to fit on a Queen Size bed. I put a border on 3 sides of the quilt top, but left the "top" edge to be just bound. But I am now wondering if I should put a border on the top too. That way, the quilt will have a border on all four sides. Can anyone suggest the better way of doing this? I want to have it look as good as I can.
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Old 05-29-2011, 06:28 PM
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I would put borders on all 4 sides. Post a picture when you are finished.
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Old 05-29-2011, 06:49 PM
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I think you will be happier with the overall look of the quilt if you put all four borders on. It may not look "finished" if you leave one off.
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Old 05-29-2011, 06:53 PM
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I agree - think you will be happier if you put the border on all four sides.
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Old 05-29-2011, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by maine ladybug
I think you will be happier with the overall look of the quilt if you put all four borders on. It may not look "finished" if you leave one off.
I agree.
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Old 05-29-2011, 07:06 PM
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I also like the look of the border going around all 4 sides. Hugs and smiles, would love to see a photo of your quilts.
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Old 05-29-2011, 07:09 PM
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I put borders on all four sides of my quilts. I think you would be happier if you did too. I also would love to see a picture. :)
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Also, if you put a border on all sides, the quilt can be flipped around so it wears evenly.
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I would do a border on all sides, as well for all the reasons stated. Would love to see a picture!
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Old 05-30-2011, 07:23 AM
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Yeap here too. All 4 sides. Can't wait to see pictures :thumbup:
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