Originally Posted by
AngelinaMaria
Not sure if QuiltnNan or MTS are still checking in here but I was wondering if there is a way to make it a bit smaller (closer to a lap/throw size) and still have the border (on point 9 patches) work? I imagine there are only a limited number of sizes that this will work out correctly.
Well, I'm neither QuiltnNan nor MTS, but here are the steps to get a pieced border to fit without using EQ.
1. Measure the length and width of the top across the center. Subtract ½" from each measurement to get the finished length and width.
2. Determine the number of border design repeats you'll need for each border. Round up any partial units for a whole number of repeats.
3. Multiply the number of whole repeats by the length of the repeat unit to determine the actual finished length of each pieced border.
4. Determine the width of the 'coping strips' (aka, the narrow inner border) needed to bring the quilt top up to the size of the borders.
5. Add the corner square.