adding borders to a quilt after it's quilted
I have two fairly large quilts (56x56) without the borders. I will be adding a 12 inch border around it, but this time I want to add the border after I have done all my FMQ on the quilt. I will also be doing FMQ on the border.
The reason I want to them separately is because I'm doing all of this on my domestic sewing machine. I can do 40x40 with ease, but I know I will struggle a bit with the 56x56, and don't want to curse and swear every 5 minutes with a 68x68 quilt. What is the best way to attach the borders to the quilt after I have done them? Also - what would the trick be for the corners? Thanks so much, Marion |
Marion,
Our LQS has an instructor that offers classes in these techniques to finish quilts and embroidery projects. The method is shown in the below tutorial. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UwqhLFQTyA |
Machine Quilting in Sections by Marti Michell. The book or the Bluprint class. She explains how to do this, as well as several other ways to quilt a large quilt in a DSM. https://www.amazon.com/Marti-Michell...85349331&psc=1
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Looks like it's time for a new machine, MarionsQuilts! :D
On a more serious note ... look for QAYG (Quilt As You Go) explanations. I know MaryKatherine (another Ontario Quilter!!) gave a very detailed explanation about enlarging a quilt some time ago. I'll take a look and see if I can find the thread. Or just PM her? Found it !! https://www.quiltingboard.com/pictur...t-t224331.html Because we quilters always like to know the whole story about a quilt .... Here's the two earlier threads while she was making the same quilt. (found them before I found the one I wanted for you!) https://www.quiltingboard.com/pictur...e-t135100.html https://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f...l-t200714.html |
thanks all ... QuiltE ... I just bought this one 18 months ago LOL
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Originally Posted by MarionsQuilts
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thanks all ... QuiltE ... I just bought this one 18 months ago LOL
Or maybe it is a Longarm? or Sweet 16? that should be in the works!! :) |
I have done this before. If you want a 12 inch border, the border strip is cut 12.5". Cut your backing and batting at 14.5". Stack this way: batting, backing (right side Up), quilt, then border (right side Down). Sew with your 1/4" seam and press away from the quilt. Hope this helps.
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