Question about mitered corners on borders

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07-29-2013, 07:51 AM

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bigsister63

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Originally Posted by Donnamarie

Honestly I say, make life easier and don't miter unless necessary. Most borders will look fine not mitered unless the fabric calls for it.

I was just loing for an easy way to add 6 differernt borders to quilt. I may have to rethink this and either add cornerstones or add borders individually. oh well It is the proicess and not how fast it can be done.

07-29-2013, 09:30 AM

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My rule of thumb for mitered borders is to cut your border the length of the top plus the width of your border on each side, plus a couple inches. So if your top measures 50", and your pieced border is 5" wide, you would add 50 + 5 + 5 + 2. Then, when you start to sew the border on the top, be sure to place the border so there is a 6" tail on either end. If you are making a pieced border with strips, this is the best way to add the border and really looks good.

Last edited by mckwilter; 07-29-2013 at 09:40 AM.