Most kits if they include borders (and it's a large quilt) they are pieced borders. the people who put together the kits do not cut the fabrics lengthwise, they cut salvage to salvage (across the width) so if the border is longer than 40" it is going to be a pieced border. this is normal. It is amazing that they will send you a lengthwise cut new border fabric for free; but i love their site so just one more gold star for them !