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BECOOLWRAPS 05-29-2011 03:02 PM

Hi - I am making a Carpenter's Wheel quilt for my sister and her husband for their anniversary. This is the second quilt I have ever made, and the only one big enough to fit on a Queen Size bed. I put a border on 3 sides of the quilt top, but left the "top" edge to be just bound. But I am now wondering if I should put a border on the top too. That way, the quilt will have a border on all four sides. Can anyone suggest the better way of doing this? I want to have it look as good as I can.
Thanks!
Terry

Barb44 05-29-2011 06:28 PM

I would put borders on all 4 sides. Post a picture when you are finished.

maine ladybug 05-29-2011 06:49 PM

I think you will be happier with the overall look of the quilt if you put all four borders on. It may not look "finished" if you leave one off.

Gatormom3 05-29-2011 06:53 PM

I agree - think you will be happier if you put the border on all four sides.

Neena 05-29-2011 06:54 PM


Originally Posted by maine ladybug
I think you will be happier with the overall look of the quilt if you put all four borders on. It may not look "finished" if you leave one off.

I agree.

wildyard 05-29-2011 07:06 PM

I also like the look of the border going around all 4 sides. Hugs and smiles, would love to see a photo of your quilts.

Dina 05-29-2011 07:09 PM

I put borders on all four sides of my quilts. I think you would be happier if you did too. I also would love to see a picture. :)

fireworkslover 05-30-2011 07:13 AM

Also, if you put a border on all sides, the quilt can be flipped around so it wears evenly.

Monika 05-30-2011 07:20 AM

I would do a border on all sides, as well for all the reasons stated. Would love to see a picture!

dglvr 05-30-2011 07:23 AM

Yeap here too. All 4 sides. Can't wait to see pictures :thumbup:


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