Last year I tackled a vintage quilt top where the sashing was too small for the quilt blocks, which were applique on muslin. It had no borders. All blocks pouched out some, but adding a border to the edges that alternated between pouchy blocks and drawn-in sashing was a big challenge. When I measured the quilt top, all outer edges were inches longer than a measurement taken the length of the quilt top at any sashing point. I trimmed what I could and then ran a large stitch stay-stitch around the quilt top, which more evenly eased the excess fabric. Lastly I attached the borders using a walking foot.
Best wishes on your project!
Last edited by Daylesewblessed; 04-28-2013 at 07:56 AM.