I do my borders this way as well. I just add marking the quarter measurements as well as the half if the quilt is more than a twin. That way if there should be any fullness in the quilt end from the middle it will be equally distributed throughout the side of the quilt and the quilt will be brought back to being squared.
Originally Posted by SHayes
I measure my quilt longways through the center and cut the side borders the exact measurement (sometimes they may have to be pieced together). I find the center of the side of the quilt and the center of the border and pin the center points together. Then I start sewing them together with the border fabric closest to the feed dogs, easing if necessary. After pressing the long seam to the border, I measure the center and add the top and bottom borders in the same manner and press toward the border. Good luck with your quilt!