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Old 12-01-2013, 10:06 PM
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quiltingshorttimer
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I didn't used to be as careful with making sure borders squared before starting to long arm--now I am! I try to make sure that the quilt is square (not more than 1/4" and hopefully less) before I put on the borders. And remember that each border that you put onto an unsquare quilt, the more unsquare the end result. Acutally, I try to remember and take the time to square each block as I go, too.

One thing that' I'd suggest is that you let your long arm quilter know if there is any problems when you give it to her/him. Talk with them about your concerns so that can be considered when planning the design. A really wavy border may force the long armer to make a tuck(that would look like a straight seamed border)to prevent puckers.
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