I put my top and bottom borders on first by accident, and then put on the sides! This was on the outer border only. I thought I had the sides that I was pinning, but after I had it sewed, I noticed it was the top. I don't think my MIL will notice.....the quilt's for her b-day. Is there a special reason to put borders on in this order? I really don't want to rip! :oops:

Are there rules about this? I do it in whatever order I want depending upon the quilt.

oops! I did not know that rule! Now it will drive me nuts when I forget the rule and do it! Thanks a lot..lol

I don't think it really matters but then again...I may be wrong. And no she won't notice you did it wrong. :) Shes going to love the quilt no matter what. :)

I wouldn't rip it out.....after all.....there are no quilt police. I had a pattern that stated to put the top and bottonm on first. I don't think it really make a difference.

Who's says it's a sin? There is no reason to do your borders in any order unless your using bias pieces. I'm sure that it looks good. Don't worry about it. No quilt police here!

OH...I am so relieved to read these responses! You have no idea! LOL!

There's a rule???

I say "as long as you get the border on" and it comes out O.K., who cares.

I always put top & bottom on first. Didn't know there was a rule, just personal preference.