question about borders
#2
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: San Joaquin Valley, California
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You would have to be sure that the second border is longer to allow for the first border on the top, because they both do not meet at the same place. I know that it is a bother to have to measure through the middle at every border. I don't know there might be a way to do it and maybe there is someone out there that might know how it's done but i don't how.
#3
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Location: Heart of Colorado's majestic mountains!
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A rather interesting question. You could have some interesting design elements by doing it this way. However, it will not save sewing time or thread because you still have to sew the various sections together. Let us know what you decide to do and what you think about the process.
#8
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Saskatchewan
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I have done this. As long as you have a plan for the corners (mite ring or cornerstones) there is no reason not to do it.
The big advantage of combining borders before attaching them to the quilt is that you aren't dealing with the weight and bulk of the entire top each time; I find it easier to handle strips than the whole top, so I like to attach them all in one go.
The big advantage of combining borders before attaching them to the quilt is that you aren't dealing with the weight and bulk of the entire top each time; I find it easier to handle strips than the whole top, so I like to attach them all in one go.
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