Help with border technique
 

So I finally finished getting everything together and I just have the borders. The instructions say to sew the first border 1/4in away from the points (that I get) then trim away the excess and complete this process on each side. Is there a reason to do it this way rather than trim then add the border? Is it because of bias? I’m all for learning but have never heard of this one before.
I always cut the borders last, after I take my own measurements of the completed top. And in this case the border calls for dark blue inner then green then dark blue, all in the same width. I always sew the strips together to make one unit as I find it easier.
I really would like to just trim and add my borders, but not if it’s going to cause a lot of bias. Just looking for advice as I’d really like to get this one done this weekend so I can move on.

Stunning quilt design and colors. I admire your point perfection in the block piecing.

You want to prevent stretching of those edges. I would first stay stitch the quilt and the border lengths. Then stitch the border and trim.

What a beauty that is! Yes I think the pattern is written that way so you aren't working with bias edges. I agree with Rhonda that it would probably be wise to do a stay stitch around the edges. I would also use washable school glue to attach the border strip before sewing just to help keep things lined up properly and to ensure you don't miss in one of those inside "v"s.

Stunning quilt, beautiful work!

yes with that many edges, I would sew and then trim. much safer.

Beautiful quilt! What is the pattern?

Beautiful quilt!!! Do it the way you feel comfortable with. I agree, stay stitching will help secure the edges.

Omg, that is so gorgeous!!!!!! Sorry I don't have an answer but couldn't resist a comment!

No help here. That top is beautiful.

This is a beautiful quilt top and will be even more so, when it's quilted.

Awesome quilt and you percision is wonderful.

Stunning, Tallchick. You've got points coming off your points. Where are you going to put the first border? I agree with stay stitching or running a chalk line. If that were mine and I got it anywhere near a sewing machine it would soon have 5 sides. I'd like to see a picture of what it is supposed to be.

I've got two books on borders and neither one has something that complicated in it.

Marcia

Gorgeous, just gorgeous.

That quilt is A-freakin-Mazing! :thumbup:

Thanks for all the help, stay stitching all around and then proceed as per instructions. I just love this board and everyone who contributes! I still have so much to learn and I really do value everyone’s help!
Pattern is from Quilt Maker magazine and is called Stargazing, you can buy just the pattern. It will finish as a queen size quilt, and is a pattern I will do again in Blue and Yellow.

I don't have any suggestions but I wanted to say how much I love the design and colours in this quilt. Beautiful job. I can't wait to see it with the borders on.

I always sew my strips together as well...makes for less chance of rippling, IMO.

Gorgeous quilt. Can't wait to see it done and then again in Blue and yellow.

Watson

Just echoing everyone's comments: wow!

I know we all want to see this again with the borders, but I'm already in love!

Great idea!

That is a beautiful quilt - I love the colours too.
What pattern is it? Please and thanks!

here is pattern info.

For all those that are asking, it’s from a 2012 issue, I don’t know which one. But here is a link where you can purchase the downloadable pattern.

https://www.quiltingcompany.com/stor...igital-pattern

The digital back issues of Quiltmaker magazine are on sale right now for $2....just need to figure out which issue! :)

Beautiful quilt and you used my favorite colors, Seahawks green and blue. Please post after you get borders done and when you complete in yellow and blue.

I could try for a thousand years and never get a quilt as beautiful as yours and so beautifully sewn. Amazing!

This has been very interesting. Can't wait to see the finished quilt. Beautiful.

I just bought this pattern & was charged $6.99

I love your quilt. No suggestions about adding borders, but looks like you have some good advice from others.

Here are the bolts that I thought I might use with this pattern. But I'm not sure. Whaddda think?
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Gorgeous quilt!

It looks like it might be the May June 2012 issue, as the description for that one says "New designs from Judy Laquidara, Marie Bostwick and more", and Judy Laquidara is the designed the Star Gazing quilt.

Your quilt is beautiful. If you are nervous, I would practice on a scrap first.

Without knowing the size of the pieces, the scale may be a bit large? Can you make a sample block or 2 before cutting the whole pattern? Your florals are beautiful!

I just purchased the digital edition of the Quiltmaker May/June 2012 for $2, and this pattern is in this edition. Thanks!

Love the blues and green together! I'm a self-taught quilter and have never followed a pattern; I usually work out my idea on graph paper.
This stunning quilt led me to seek out the pattern to try to follow someone else's instructions.
Since I have already learned new things today just by reading these responses, I have confidence that I will get help when I run into trouble with using a "pattern"!

You have already gotten lots of suggestions that I agree with so I have nothing else to add but I have to say ....

Wow - the quilt is just Stunning ....