Border issue
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When you measure for your borders, make sure you measure through the center of the quilt, not down the sides, to allow for any stretching that has occurs. You can then ease in any stretch as you add your borders. I always pin on my borders before sewing to make sure I work in any stretch evenly. Once the borders are added, before I square up, sandwich and quilt, I stitch around the outside edge of my quilt top with a straight stitch to prevent any stretching. I stitch just under 1/4 inch from the edge so that the stitching will either be cut off during the squaring process or hidden by the binding.
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Now wait a minute. You removed the borders and put your own on. How did you do that? The trees, birds and rhino overlap the borders. As to the corners--I suppose as someone else mentioned, cutting those strips on the length might be one good solution. I cut mine on the cross and they do the same as yours. I think, too, the quilting makes a difference. Don't fret over it, it's not noticeable unless it's going to be a wall hanging and time will take care of it. This is adorable!
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I lay my quilt on the floor or flat surface and lay two border strips down the center. I then trim the 2 border pieces the same length as the quilt. I then pin from the center out, and ease in where necessary. It's quick and you don't need to measure the borders. Works for me.
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I lay my quilt on the floor or flat surface and lay two border strips down the center. I then trim the 2 border pieces the same length as the quilt. I then pin from the center out, and ease in where necessary. It's quick and you don't need to measure the borders. Works for me.
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