Adding borders!
06-09-2010, 02:23 PM
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I don't think it really matters. If I have a quilt that measures 40 x 60, I'll do the top borders first since that way, I dont' have to piece the top and bottom strips :D
The main thing I try to do is alternate if there's multiple borders, so it's border 1 top/bottom, border 1 sides, 2 top/bottom, 2 sides, since I like how it looks when it alternates
The main thing I try to do is alternate if there's multiple borders, so it's border 1 top/bottom, border 1 sides, 2 top/bottom, 2 sides, since I like how it looks when it alternates
06-09-2010, 02:28 PM
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The order you put them in is personal preference but one thing I found out is that when cutting borders, they will lay flatter (less chance of waviness) if you cut them lengthwise on the fabric vs. across. The way the fabric is made, there is less play on the lengthwise weave. Show us your project when you're done. Good luck.
06-09-2010, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by AnnaK
The order you put them in is personal preference but one thing I found out is that when cutting borders, they will lay flatter (less chance of waviness) if you cut them lengthwise on the fabric vs. across. The way the fabric is made, there is less play on the lengthwise weave. Show us your project when you're done. Good luck.
06-09-2010, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by AnnaK
The order you put them in is personal preference but one thing I found out is that when cutting borders, they will lay flatter (less chance of waviness) if you cut them lengthwise on the fabric vs. across. The way the fabric is made, there is less play on the lengthwise weave. Show us your project when you're done. Good luck.
06-09-2010, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by quiltingfan
Originally Posted by AnnaK
The order you put them in is personal preference but one thing I found out is that when cutting borders, they will lay flatter (less chance of waviness) if you cut them lengthwise on the fabric vs. across. The way the fabric is made, there is less play on the lengthwise weave. Show us your project when you're done. Good luck.
06-09-2010, 03:06 PM
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the biggest reason to add sides first is because of the length involved, if you add the sides first your fabric does not have to be as long, if you add top and bottom first that increases the sides length that much more, so sometimes it is just easier.
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