Need some border help please
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I also used to use starch until some one told me that starch attracts silverfish, which are common in our area of central Oregon. I hate bugs! I now use a spritz of sizing every time I press (not iron), and I have no trouble getting every thing to match. I used this method when I made my big quilt (110x112), and every thing fit! It does make for a crisp quilt, but I do not hand quilt, so no problem. It helps when machine quilting so the fabric is less likely to "scootch" on me. The first time I launder a quilt, I get a lovely 'bloom' of the quilting. I hope this helps.
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Sorry if I am repeating what anyone else has said. It is late and I'm to tired to read everyone's.
I press with spray starch and steam
I cut down the selvage (not across) it does take more fabric, cut I have a drawer of leftover border fabrics, pulled out 2 today for a scrappy log cabin.
I measure the top and bottom( or both sides). If I running short of fabric I put on the longer sides first.
I have the quilt folded in half, and fold the border fabric in half.
Pin in center and each end, space in the middle (between pins) and pin again at least 2 or 3 depending on the length. I ALWAYS stitch with the border on top, I use a walking foot when attaching my binding.
Let us know how you make out, hopefully with all the tips you will get the results you are looking for:)
I press with spray starch and steam
I cut down the selvage (not across) it does take more fabric, cut I have a drawer of leftover border fabrics, pulled out 2 today for a scrappy log cabin.
I measure the top and bottom( or both sides). If I running short of fabric I put on the longer sides first.
I have the quilt folded in half, and fold the border fabric in half.
Pin in center and each end, space in the middle (between pins) and pin again at least 2 or 3 depending on the length. I ALWAYS stitch with the border on top, I use a walking foot when attaching my binding.
Let us know how you make out, hopefully with all the tips you will get the results you are looking for:)
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