Originally Posted by Corry
I cut my borders across the grain because it has a horse design in it that is shown that way. Another words to have the horses going along the length of the border i had to cut the fabric across the grain. I tried to be very careful not to stretch it or handle it much.
Do you mean you cut it on the bias?
Or length-wise, parallel to the selvedge?
If it's the second, then the fabric should still be pretty stable. If you still have ripples, then it might be piece of fabric that's too long for the quilt top. Maybe you need to remeasure to make sure you've got the right length. Pressing should not be a problem.
If it's the first (bias), then, yes, proceed very carefully, with as little handling as possible. You should still check your measurements.
Press the seam area very gently so it will lie flat. And get the whole shebang sandwiched ASAP.
The border - with the galloping horses - sounds fabulous. This sounds like one of those time when normal techniques need to take a back seat to aesthetics. Please post a picture when it's all put together.