Help!!! First quilt
 

Hello everyone, so I have my first quilt top, backing, and the back side, I squared it up (at least I thought I did,) but my sides are uneven. The top and bottom side are 26.5 and 27 and the sides are 31.5 and 32! What should I do, any tips would be great. I also haven’t bound it yet, sorry I don’t know all the sewing lingo yet.

Thanks,

Kim

Being that close, I'd tend to say 'leave it'. It may not even be noticable while in use.

Thanks so it won’t mess up the Binding and will look ok?

Hi, Kim. Welcome to the board!

I agree with SBG. I don’t think it will be noticeable. It won’t make a difference binding the quilt.

Congratulations on finishing your first quilt.

That is really close for a first quilt!

I agree with the others - leave it be and finish it!

I would be curious the difference. It’s possible a seam didn’t get ironed out.

I do agree to leave it and finish the quilt. My quilts seldom end up square after the LA quilter does them.

No one ever told me my quilt had to be the exact same on each two sides. It wouldn't have mattered to me if they did anyway. LOL
A 1/2" was acceptable even with the well known teachers I have taken classed from.
If adding a border it has been drilled into every quilter to take measurement across and down and then average the difference if any both ways. After quilting the quilt will be
squared up (cut the excess backing and binding off) by the quilter or yourself and then add the amount of binding you need to go around it.

That is very attentive for a first quilt. you are way ahead of of where I was. I don't think I measured my quilt sides for over a year of "beginning" quilting. that small of a difference will never be noticed. Binding will work on even the wonkiest of shapes. Congrats! can't wait to see pics!

Even if a quilt is square before it's quilted, it sometimes gets a little skewed during the quilting process. You might find that it's more nearly rectangular after it's quilted, but either way, it's just fine. Congratulations on your first quilt. May it be the beginning of a beautiful relationship.

Congrats on your first quilt. I agree with all the others to leave as is. The binding will cover it up. As my friend would say....if you can't see it from a 90 mile an hour galloping horse, don't worry about it. We are our worst critic whether it's the first quilt or any project there after!! Congrats again!

I just make sure my batting and backing piece sticks out past the top piece. After quilting, then I trim the batting and back. I bind differently, I think. I made a binding tutorial.

Congratulations on your first finish...I hope you can post a photo to share. I would say you’ve done quite well on your first project if you are only off a half inch from one side to another.

I do not square up my quilts. a half inch will never be noticed.

Welcome to the QB and congratulations on your first quilt!! It sounds like you are so close I would just leave it as it is. Trying to even it out at this point may cause more damage that trying to fix it. I recently pulled out my 1st patchwork quilt and I didn't even know to square it up and it is so far off I have to laugh. Be proud of your workmanship. Quilting is 'fun' and there are no quilt police, not here anyway. Again welcome to the QB and the wonderful world of quilting.

umm...if it is a bed quilt or one meant to be used...just fine....my feet aren't exactly the same size either and nobody is going to notice when draped on a bed or person and it will be just as warm...don't sweat the small stuff! I quilt because it is fun...and while I strive to do a decent and useful job....I am not going to worry about being perfect....cuz then it will not be fun anymore and nobody is paying me for a perfect job....not much quality control around here. My bottom lines are. 1. is it useful 2. will it survive in a washing machine and dryer....if my quilts meet that criteria...they are good to go.

I'm wondering with the size given, is this to be a wall hanging? If it is a quilt, no biggie, but if you are wanting to hang the piece you might want to take the extra step to square it up.

I tend to treat my quilts like I treat a pie crust. Still eats the same, so why cut it off?