Mariah

Would someone please tell me an easy way to get the measurements correct and add cornerposts with strips for borders. I know it has to be easier than what I have endured!
I did it a long time ago, and it seemed sooo simple. Now, after the long "recess" I can't remember how to do it!!
Thanks for taking me out of my misery!
Mariah.

amma

I sew on the side borders and then attach the cornerstones to the top and bottom borders (or sashings) :D:D:D

Dragonfly Nana

Amma, I do it the same way

Mariah

Well, that helps, but here is my question:
If there are cornerstones at each corner, don't I still have to make an allowance for the cornerstone at the end of each sashing?

MadQuilter

I sew the sashing strips to the sides and sew the row together. Assuming that the blocks were square and all things are reasonably even, I sew a row of sashing strips and corner blocks. Each strip is the width of the block and each corner stone the width of the sashing. I take great care when I press the rows so the corner blocks nest into the row. I pin-pin-pin and sew both rows together. Hope that helps.

Pam

Yes you do. For instance if your sashing is 2" you must make your cornerstone 2 1/2" to allow for the seam allowance. The rule: add 1/2"

Mariah

Thanks for your reply. I feel more than a little dumb. Last night late I got out my Carol Doak book, and she showed the very step I am on--very clearly. Don't know why I didn't think of that several hours before.
Thanks so much.
Mariah

littlehud

Same here. If there is an easier way I haven't found it.

Mariah

Thanks to EVERYONE for your replies on my very elementary quilting question. I just came up "Blank" on how to do it. I did it just today, following everyone's directions, and it was so easy, and it came back to me from my previous times of sewing borders.
I felt REALLY dumb when I realized I had a Carol Doak Book which showed the picture and it was just like what you all said.
Thanks again, everyone!

Mariah

amma

For heaven's sake don't feel dumb!!! We all have those moments :wink: it is better to ask then to forge ahead and have to recut and unsew :roll: :D:D:D