Originally Posted by
Raggiemom
When I add a border to a quilt, I just cut a strip of fabric longer than the quilt, sew it to the quilt and then cut off the excess. I know many people measure the quilt in a couple different places, take the average, and cut the border to that specification. Does it matter which way you do it? Is one a better method? (I don't want to say right or wrong!) Would love advice on which method produces a better quilt. Thanks
I do it just like you do, and have never had a problem this way. I HAVE had a problem when I measure the center and use that measurement to make the border. Using that method, the borders have come out wavy or stretched. But, I lay the quilt flat, pin the border on and sew. It always comes out right. I think you will have to find the way that works for you, because I'm sure others do it differently .