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Notwendy 08-19-2015 04:51 PM
After finding the center and quarters, as previously suggested, have you tried a thin line of glue along the edge to be sewn? It keeps things from stretching while you work.

You mentioned four borders, which is quite a bit of opportunity to stretch or wave. Just plain Elmer's white washable glue. I also use it to baste layers for quilting.

Please post pictures once you are done (or before you light the match). : )

cassiemae 08-19-2015 06:09 PM
That is what I do and it always works..... Keep quilting
eunice

cassiemae 08-19-2015 06:14 PM
Boston 1954:

Sorry I posted my reply to the wrong message .. I do the same as you do and I have never had any problems.

Just keep quilting

ILoveToQuilt 08-19-2015 06:23 PM
Originally Posted by Boston1954 (Post 7291001)
I cut enough to be longer than the quilt top, and slice it off AFTER sewing. It works for me.
This is what I do, too.

Geri B 08-21-2015 06:00 AM
Can you sew those 4 borders together, then sew onto top, mitering the corners?

EmiliasNana 08-21-2015 06:16 AM
Originally Posted by katier825 (Post 7291272)
I have very good results with Bonnie Hunter's method and have not "measured" a border since. I fold my pressed quilt top in half the long way, smooth it out, lay the border pieces out on top, smooth those. I pin every so often so they don't shift. Then I cut either end even with the top. I fold the borders into quarters and either press or pin the edge. Do the same with the top. Match the quarter marks, I pin ALOT (every 6" or so) and ease the rest in as you sew. Press, repeat for the other edges.


Some fabrics have more "give" than others. Be careful you aren't stretching as you measure.
This is exactly how I do it and never have wavy borders. If one side is slightly longer, sew with "baggy" on the bottom for the feed dogs to ease in. I, too, use lots of pins.

mckwilter 08-21-2015 06:20 AM
This is what I was going to suggest.

Originally Posted by Geri B (Post 7292757)
Can you sew those 4 borders together, then sew onto top, mitering the corners?

jitkaau 08-21-2015 05:55 PM
Originally Posted by joe'smom (Post 7290999)
I'm not familiar with the Bonnie Hunter way. I measure down the center of my quilt, cut the borders to that length, and ease the quilt to fit.
Ditto. Across the middle and down the centre. Pin each end of the border to the ends of the sides and ease in the difference.

quiltingshorttimer 08-21-2015 09:10 PM
Originally Posted by Geri B (Post 7292757)
Can you sew those 4 borders together, then sew onto top, mitering the corners?
I would suggest this too--I did one of the free Jinny Beyers' quilts and the borders (think there were 4 or 5)totaled 12"---her directions had you sewing them together and mitering the corners--worked pretty darn well and no waving.

QuiltingCrazie 08-24-2015 12:31 AM
I measure thru the center and cut borders... I've never had a wavy border. Good luck!!


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