Originally Posted by kathdavis
Most patterns say sides first, then top and bottom. Once in a while, you'll find a pattern that says the opposite. I don't know if there is a wrong or right. I wonder if there is a reason to do it one way over the other way.
I like to do the sides first, then the top & bottom. It helps to avoid piecing the borders that way since the side pieces don't have to be cut as long.