Should a bed quilt have 3 or 4 border panels?
#1
Hi - I am making a Carpenter's Wheel quilt for my sister and her husband for their anniversary. This is the second quilt I have ever made, and the only one big enough to fit on a Queen Size bed. I put a border on 3 sides of the quilt top, but left the "top" edge to be just bound. But I am now wondering if I should put a border on the top too. That way, the quilt will have a border on all four sides. Can anyone suggest the better way of doing this? I want to have it look as good as I can. I am also under the gun for time, so would like the best of both worlds. Any advice is more than welcome.
Thanks!
Terry
Thanks!
Terry
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There's no right answer. You can leave it without a border and if you have extra fabric, make pillowcases or pillow shams. You can also make it much longer and have it tuck over the pillow. Personally, I leave it short and make pillowcases. If you don't have enough to make pillowcases, you can purchase them and just trim with leftover fabric. See my avatar? No top border!!!!
#5
Thanks! I guess I needed someone to tell me it's OK to leave off the top border. If I add the border, the quilt will then be square, which will look odd, I think, on a rectangular bed. So, I will save the time and finish the quilt with 3 borders. I much appreciate all the help.
Terry
Terry
#7
Originally Posted by BECOOLWRAPS
Thanks! I guess I needed someone to tell me it's OK to leave off the top border. If I add the border, the quilt will then be square, which will look odd, I think, on a rectangular bed. So, I will save the time and finish the quilt with 3 borders. I much appreciate all the help.
Terry
Terry
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