there are no rules...you do what you want!

My quilt, My rules! :-)

I just made an oversized queen quilt and the pattern called for a 4" pieced border and then another 4" final border. I think all quilts are different and I usually do what I think makes sense to me, looks good and also consider what and how much fabric I have on hand vs. having to go buy more. I love quilting because there really are no rules just lots of ways to do things differently for the same effect.

Sooooooo,do we have to turn our quilts in if they have the wrong size border? I guess I'll be left out in the cold. I do what is pleasing to me. I do like the idea of making the border divisional (sp) by the block. I think that's the first time I've heard that info. Now if only I can remember it when I need a border. :lol: :lol:

I have no rules for borders, I think I read someplace that the border should be half the size of the largest block for balance, but since I usually put several borders on mine, I just go with what looks best on a particular quilt.

I love borders. They are an opportunity to do another creative design. I have never heard of a rule and I agree with respondent #1, my quilt, my way.

Many of my quilts have NO border!

I totally disagree with this. I may or may not add any border. I DON'T add one just to make a quilt larger. I only add a border if it suits the overall design.

Don't worry - If you're left out in the cold you can just wrap up in your bordered quilts to stay warm.

I just do what I need. If I need a wide one I put one on. If I
just need a narrow one, that is all I put on. It is yours so do
it the way you want to.