Originally Posted by Linda Hawkins
I have been a lurker for awhile and learned a lot from you guys. Thank you so much. Now my question is...
I am ready to put some borders around my quilt. Do I need to cut
90+ inches on the straight? or can I cut wof and sew together?
I think on the straight would look better but....I know I will get it crooked. How do you do it?
Thanks, Linda
At a quilt show, I was taught a fool proof method for adding borders to avoid having wavy borders. Measure the length (across the middle not on the edges). To that measurement, add 3/4" and that is the length to cut your border. Measure the side to find the halfway point, and mark with a pin, then measure half way between pin and the edge and mark with a pin. Then take your border, measure and mark the same way. Then match the pin points, and ease fabric between, pinning as needed. If you follow this, you will never have a wavy border. Hope this helps!!