Originally Posted by sam_98
I have border of 3 narrow fabrics, and have had trouble deciding on the binding. I went today and bought more fabric because I wasn't happy with the fabrics I had to use.
In playing with the fabrics (after I brought the new ones home), I decided I would like to add two more narrow borders to what I already have before adding the binding.
I have finished quilting, have plenty of extra backing and batting, but how best to add the new border fabrics. Would one attach to the binding, and added the extra in same step as the binding? I have a little quilting done on the last border fabric, but could remove some stiches, and add the new border fabrics, then finish quilting the borders, and add the binding.
Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks 8-)
Since you say you have enough batting and backing to add additional borders I would just add the extra borders you want being careful not to sew on the batting and backing and then once finished would just complete your quilt as you normally would. I generally go for the more simple approach. I don't know if you pin or spray baste but after you added the new borders you could spray baste them and then continue on to quilt what you desire in those new borders, square up and then add your binding. If you want to change the quilting in the border you already have attached, then I would remove the stitching before adding the additional borders. Also if I had decided I didn't like the already attached border where it was I would remove it from the quilt and change it up with the new border fabrics you have purchased. Regardless of what you decide it will take some patience but well worth the finished result. I have been there and done that so I can honestly say it was worth it once the quilt was finished.