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11-20-2019, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bearisgray

Sewing two strips for borders together before putting them on the body of the quilt-

If one is using cornerstones for the corners - I think that would work out fine.

It also works out well if one is going to miter the corners.

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11-20-2019, 05:36 AM

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We all have those A-ha moments when we look at what we have done and thought "What the heck was I thinking??". Learning to laugh at those times is important. Also what is important is learning to know when to walk away - lol - and come back the next day.

Welcome to the club -

11-20-2019, 05:50 AM

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Oh dear! You are well on your way in your quilting journey.

I wanted the borders to count on a Christmas panel so cut them 5 inches. Great idea until it came to quilting ITH. It was not the greatest plan after all.

11-20-2019, 05:59 AM

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Hey, it's ok. I have made a few mistakes like that. If you miter the corners, you can sew the borders together before you put them on.

11-21-2019, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Pudge

How kind you are to share your lessons learned. For sure some folks will learn from you.

I have a One Block Wonder quilt I made that has wide borders. I'm trying to work up the energy to redo them.

How about cutting about half of the wide border off on all sides, then inserting a thin accent strip, and then joining the rest of the border (might require just a little bit more fabric)? You could also simply applique an accent strip onto the too-wide border.

11-21-2019, 04:31 AM

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My learning experience with the double sewed borders is currently a UFO. I've tried it again and only managed to rip it all out.

11-21-2019, 04:47 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Pudge

How kind you are to share your lessons learned. For sure some folks will learn from you.

I have a One Block Wonder quilt I made that has wide borders. I'm trying to work up the energy to redo them.

Cut them down to the size you want? I always make my borders a little wider so I can trim them down. Sometimes the quilt looks better with a narrow border then a wide one.