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01-18-2011, 03:27 PM

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Naturalmama

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It's good to know there's no right or wrong way then! Gonna start sewing now - you know this is a milestone for me!! I've made quilt blocks (even enough for a queen sized bedspread), I've even started sewing blocks together, but this is the first time I've gotten to the borders. (yay)

01-18-2011, 03:30 PM

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Lindsey

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I have read that its more pleasing to the eye to put the side borders on first. I never gave it thought till I read but it does seem to look better that way.. JMO

01-18-2011, 03:52 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kathdavis

Most patterns say sides first, then top and bottom. Once in a while, you'll find a pattern that says the opposite. I don't know if there is a wrong or right. I wonder if there is a reason to do it one way over the other way.

I like to do the sides first, then the top & bottom. It helps to avoid piecing the borders that way since the side pieces don't have to be cut as long.