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Question on How to Square Up Top and Add Borders
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Hi, I am currently working on a Lynne Hagmeier and Jenny Doan quilt, "Twirls and Swirls".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcj9IHtwL_s I want to add 2 borders, one thin (2" teal) and a (5 1/2") outside one. My question is, I went to measure to find out how long to make the inner first border, and my top is not perfectly square. The measurements are 58 3/4", 57 3/4", 58 3/4", and 58 1/2". What measurement do I use? The smallest, the longest, or an average of all 4. If I do the latter, none of the lengths will be true and all 4 sides will have to be "eased" in. OR, should I trim the top to 57 3/4" all the way around, since there is a little "play" at the outer edge of the top? Thanks in advance, and here's a picture, because I know a lot of (us) like to see pictures!! [ATTACH=CONFIG]508683[/ATTACH] |
For a quilt top of this size, I would simply measure through the middle and use that measurement to cut the first two borders. After sewing them on, I would measure through the middle again and use that measurement to cut the remaining two borders.
Once the first border is put on, I would follow the same procedure to add the second border. What happens then is that you are stretching/easing sides to fit the borders, so that opposite sides end up being equal. |
Thank you Prism. You make is so simple and logical. :thumbup:
I was thinking in terms of making it perfectly square, all the way around. Now I see that it's not necessary. |
Good advice from Prism. I think your quilt top is adorable.
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If it was my top, I would trim it to the 57 3/4 since you won't be cutting off any of the pattern. I like my quilt you to be as square as possible before adding borders. I find trying to ease in borders give me wavy borders when quilted.
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No matter how you handle it, it is really a cute top.
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You can sew your (2) borders together then add them as one unit instead of adding each one at a time. I would trim/ square up before adding the border if it were me, since its not huge, difficult. But taking the middle measurement & easing in the sides is an option. Nice quilt!
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Prism's answer is how many on you tube describe, and I would also join the two borders 1st before adding. Love pinwheels, they are one of my fav's.
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Especially sew your two borders together if you plan to do mitered borders. Much, much easier to do the miters that way! Very cute quilt and love your border choices.
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Originally Posted by Tartan
(Post 7076349)
If it was my top, I would trim it to the 57 3/4 since you won't be cutting off any of the pattern. I like my quilt you to be as square as possible before adding borders. I find trying to ease in borders give me wavy borders when quilted.
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