I made the borders just as the pattern said to, measuring through the middle of the quilt and they came out really nice. I think I might try basting close to the edge as Kathy suggested. I think my problem is the high loft. I think I also might spray baste the borders and pin them.
I've been trying to do some closer quilting and it's really killing my hands (arthritis) to stretch it so much to prevent puckerings. Next time the high loft is going on a frame! :lol: This is my twelfth quilt and it's still just as much of a learning experience as the first one (albeit, with less tears, :lol: ).