Kcmomto2

So, I’m adding a pieced border to my quilt top. Width at which section of border is to line up to center pieced area is 1 3/8” too much. Is this too much to ease in if the center area is supposed to be 401/2” but the border section is 41 7/8” ? I’m trying to avoid cutting out sections of sashing which will throw off the visual balance. And I want to get pinning so I can move along with some more progress!

Rhonda K

What is the measurement on the centerline of the quilt?

That is quite a lot to be eased in. it would be about 3/4 inch on each side of center. Are the pieced border units stitched at 1/4 inch? You might go back and stitch a wider seam allowance to take up the extra fabric.

Another tip: Stay stitch the edge of quilt, press, and re check measurement. I also stay stitch all border edges too.

Honestly, I would re-work the border so it fits.

NJ Quilter

I agree with Rhonda, that's quite a bit to 'ease' while sewing. I, too, would adjust my seam allowances in the pieced border to get much closer to your quilt measurement.

Tartan

You might add a cheater strip between the quilt top and your pieced border. Make your cheater strip the correct size to bring the top up the 1-7/8 you need extra.

nativetexan

sometimes cheater strips work wonders. good luck.

Jordan

I too agree with Rhonda and that is quite a bit to try and ease in. When I make a pieced border I just take in a wider seam allowance which has been said and everything should work out.

Quilt30

a picture would be helpful to know exactly what might work. Without a visual it is difficult.

nativetexan

humpf. odd. i know i added drunkards path photos on here to show I added a red inner border to make the drunkards path border fit the quilt. they went into never, never land.

eparys

I agree with Ronda - that is a lot to ease in. I will ease in up to up to 1/4" but 3/4 " is a bit much . I would go back to the border and nip in each seam a bit.The other option is to add a transitional border to accommodate the difference.

Karamarie

When this happens to me, I make a wider seam with some of the pieces that make up the border.