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TanyaL 05-17-2012 04:52 AM


Originally Posted by Scissor Queen (Post 5220387)
Stop piecing them on the diagonal and you won't have that problem. There is no actual reason to piece borders on the diagonal and it wastes fabric.

She's probably piecing them on the diagonal for the design factor and that is the best reason of all for any decision on a quilt. A regular border might very well be very ho hum boring.

hoppa 05-17-2012 04:55 AM

I piece on the diagonal as like the look better but either ay works as it is your quilt.

Geri B 05-17-2012 04:59 AM

there is some kind of formula for figuring the length of a piece to be cut diagonally.......I think it is something like add the width of the piece of fabric twice then add an inch........to get the proper length.........not sure, as I cut border, sash pieces straight..only use the added length rule when I am planning mitered corner...which is rare......only if fabric actually has a "line" to it.....

luci4 05-17-2012 05:02 AM

I, also, use the diagonal seam because I feel it is less noticeable.

Toni C 05-17-2012 05:03 AM


Originally Posted by Stitchnripper (Post 5222283)
I agree with QuiltingCrazie that we all have our preferred methods and isn't that a nice thing. I like diagonal seams best. I took a class where the instructor said don't bother with the tape measure. Put the strips of border fabric across the middle of the quilt making sure all is smooth and not stretched, and whack them off. You then have two same size border pieces that you can ease in on the top and bottom. Do same for sides. Or sides first, etc.

Scissor Queen thanks for the formula.

I found this way the easiest .Once in a while before I used this method I had slightly wavy borders when I gave myself extra then whacked it off.

Latrinka 05-17-2012 05:33 AM

Maybe it knows you don't like it, so it's giving you a hard time! LOL!

Bobbielinks 05-17-2012 06:02 AM


Originally Posted by judys (Post 5220876)
Isn't it great that we can each do it the way we prefer and they all turn out just the way we want them....eventually!

Yes!!!!!!!

AZ Jane 05-17-2012 06:12 AM

Ok, OK, OK,now I have to see one!!!!! I don't think I've ever seen a pieced, diagional boder. Does anyone have pics??

GemState 05-17-2012 06:20 AM

I do what paulswalia does, piece the borders together first, then measure and cut them to fit the quilt. Even when I don't piece them I pin them on before I cut. It is SO EASY to come up short.

nancyw 05-17-2012 06:57 AM

I piece my borders on the diagonal, also. I add 12 1/2 inces to the length. This gives me enough for the diagnol seams and enough to join the two ends diagonlly.


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