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Old 09-21-2019, 08:58 AM
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Yes, I always make my borders bigger than the pattern “suggestion”. That gives me the option of leaving it or reducing the size. I usually keep the larger border. This also is helpful when you square up the quilt. You have ample room to cut a straight edge. :-)
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Old 09-22-2019, 05:36 PM
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I always do this and trim after with enough extra fabric to square it up without being left short. Being exact is not my specialty so I need that extra insurance.
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Old 09-23-2019, 05:00 AM
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Since I'm quilting on my LA - I over size borders all the time.
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