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    Old 03-29-2011, 05:19 AM
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    When measuring for borders, measure in the center of the quilt rather than the edges. The center is more accurate, and borders made by just adding to the outside measure tend to wave.
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    Old 03-29-2011, 05:24 AM
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    thanks for the reminder!
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    Old 03-29-2011, 05:46 AM
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    that was one of the first tricks my mentor taught me & it's so true
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    Old 03-29-2011, 06:16 AM
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    yes, very important to remember this as I learned to my sorrow...
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    Thanks!
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    Old 03-29-2011, 06:57 AM
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    Don't I know it!
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    Old 03-29-2011, 01:50 PM
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    Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
    thanks for the reminder!
    DITTO!
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