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08-19-2015, 04:51 PM

#11

Notwendy

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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). : )

08-19-2015, 06:09 PM

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cassiemae

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That is what I do and it always works..... Keep quilting
eunice

08-19-2015, 06:14 PM

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cassiemae

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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

08-19-2015, 06:23 PM

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ILoveToQuilt

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Boston1954

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.

08-21-2015, 06:00 AM

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Geri B

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Can you sew those 4 borders together, then sew onto top, mitering the corners?

08-21-2015, 06:16 AM

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EmiliasNana

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Quote:

Originally Posted by katier825

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.

08-21-2015, 06:20 AM

#17

mckwilter

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This is what I was going to suggest.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geri B

Can you sew those 4 borders together, then sew onto top, mitering the corners?

08-21-2015, 05:55 PM

#18

jitkaau

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Quote:

Originally Posted by joe'smom

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.

08-21-2015, 09:10 PM

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quiltingshorttimer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Geri B

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.