Originally Posted by
gigi712
I used to do it that way, too, until I had waves the size of a Tsunami on one of my quilts. Never again. I measure thru the middle lengthwise and crosswise and use those measurements to cut my borders, then, pin in case I have to ease it in. Works for me.
This is the way I was taught also. I've been told it is THE BEST way to prevent wavy borders. Believe you me, after a couple of waves from an OCD person, I had to find the right way to do this!!