Gayle8675309

I want to start mitering borders, but after reading the instructions in my quilting bible, I'm a little bit afraid to try.

I was wondering, as there are tools for everything, does anyone know of a tool for mitering borders that works well?

Thanks.

hobbykat1955

I just bought the Marti Mitchell Miter Ruler at Joann's...can't testify yet, still in wrapper but there is one.

Geri B

...don't know about any tool that might help....just read each step, do it (. On a scrap,of course,first) and it will make sense as you do it. I like mitered corners, but only on fabric that has a pattern that "should be" or a striped piece, if it is just a busy, no direction type, I just do regular.....only work hard if you have to!

AliKat

I wouldn't purchase any ruler/template for this as they aren't necessary. I know I wrote a tute for the QB a few years back. I am sure someone else had done something similar with pictures. Then browse YouTube if you want.

Mine have always come out perfect the way I do them.

Mdegenhart

It's really easy after the first time. I like to never figured it out from printed instructions though. Watch a video.

Lisa_wanna_b_quilter

Watch this.

http://vimeo.com/27028498

I watch it every time I miter borders. You'd think I might memorize it and not have to watch it, but I chicken out at the last minute and watch it again every time.

mom-6

The angle for mitering a border is the same angle as a half or quarter square triangle.

NJ Quilter

All you need is a normal ruler with a 45 degree angle marked on it. I haven't looked at the tutes mentioned above but I'm sure between those and your standard ruler, you'll do just fine. It really isn't that difficult at all. Try with some paper; move on to scrap fabric if necessary as you work your way through the instructions. And leave lots of extra length on your borders - you'll need it!

ragamuffin

I use my 12" square since it has the angle from corner to corner. I mark the fabric with pins and then fold on the pin line. After lining up the borders, I use the square to make sure. Then I sew it but I make sure it is correct before I do any cutting. Good luck.

nanac

There are many different tools used for mitering corners. Look at Nancys Notions, Keepsake Quilting catalogs, or check Amazon. I know I have seen them in all these places.