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dsb38327 06-09-2010 01:54 PM
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LucyInTheSky 06-09-2010 02:23 PM
I don't think it really matters. If I have a quilt that measures 40 x 60, I'll do the top borders first since that way, I dont' have to piece the top and bottom strips :D

The main thing I try to do is alternate if there's multiple borders, so it's border 1 top/bottom, border 1 sides, 2 top/bottom, 2 sides, since I like how it looks when it alternates

AnnaK 06-09-2010 02:28 PM
The order you put them in is personal preference but one thing I found out is that when cutting borders, they will lay flatter (less chance of waviness) if you cut them lengthwise on the fabric vs. across. The way the fabric is made, there is less play on the lengthwise weave. Show us your project when you're done. Good luck.

brushandthimble 06-09-2010 02:36 PM
welcome aboard!

On rare occasions when I have a directional print I will "walk" it around the quilt. (Like adding a round to a log cabin block).

sueisallaboutquilts 06-09-2010 02:48 PM
Originally Posted by AnnaK
The order you put them in is personal preference but one thing I found out is that when cutting borders, they will lay flatter (less chance of waviness) if you cut them lengthwise on the fabric vs. across. The way the fabric is made, there is less play on the lengthwise weave. Show us your project when you're done. Good luck.
Ahh, glad you pointed that out! Makes all the difference!!! :D

quiltingfan 06-09-2010 02:54 PM
Originally Posted by AnnaK
The order you put them in is personal preference but one thing I found out is that when cutting borders, they will lay flatter (less chance of waviness) if you cut them lengthwise on the fabric vs. across. The way the fabric is made, there is less play on the lengthwise weave. Show us your project when you're done. Good luck.
Wow thanks for this info, not me asking the question but I will be sure to remember this tip. Since my last border was wavy and I could not figure out why, now I know. :-D

quiltilicious 06-09-2010 03:03 PM
Originally Posted by quiltingfan
Originally Posted by AnnaK
The order you put them in is personal preference but one thing I found out is that when cutting borders, they will lay flatter (less chance of waviness) if you cut them lengthwise on the fabric vs. across. The way the fabric is made, there is less play on the lengthwise weave. Show us your project when you're done. Good luck.
Wow thanks for this info, not me asking the question but I will be sure to remember this tip. Since my last border was wavy and I could not figure out why, now I know. :-D
i didn't know that (now of course, I don't have enough length left from my fabrics to DO that on the borders I need to do tonight :lol: ).

ckcowl 06-09-2010 03:06 PM
the biggest reason to add sides first is because of the length involved, if you add the sides first your fabric does not have to be as long, if you add top and bottom first that increases the sides length that much more, so sometimes it is just easier.

dkabasketlady 06-09-2010 04:18 PM
Hi and welcome from the sunny state of Florida!!
I do the sides first then the top & bottom!

craftybear 06-09-2010 06:11 PM
Welcome, waving from Indiana, USA


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