Trouble with borders
#11
After finding the center and quarters, as previously suggested, have you tried a thin line of glue along the edge to be sewn? It keeps things from stretching while you work.
You mentioned four borders, which is quite a bit of opportunity to stretch or wave. Just plain Elmer's white washable glue. I also use it to baste layers for quilting.
Please post pictures once you are done (or before you light the match). : )
You mentioned four borders, which is quite a bit of opportunity to stretch or wave. Just plain Elmer's white washable glue. I also use it to baste layers for quilting.
Please post pictures once you are done (or before you light the match). : )
#16
I have very good results with Bonnie Hunter's method and have not "measured" a border since. I fold my pressed quilt top in half the long way, smooth it out, lay the border pieces out on top, smooth those. I pin every so often so they don't shift. Then I cut either end even with the top. I fold the borders into quarters and either press or pin the edge. Do the same with the top. Match the quarter marks, I pin ALOT (every 6" or so) and ease the rest in as you sew. Press, repeat for the other edges.
Some fabrics have more "give" than others. Be careful you aren't stretching as you measure.
Some fabrics have more "give" than others. Be careful you aren't stretching as you measure.
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I would suggest this too--I did one of the free Jinny Beyers' quilts and the borders (think there were 4 or 5)totaled 12"---her directions had you sewing them together and mitering the corners--worked pretty darn well and no waving.
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