Adding borders. Top/bottom first, or sides?
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I usually do log cabin type borders because I can never decide. Is there a reason for one over another? Is there a correct order? I need to border my Bargello...
Ahhh..I just saw this is posted already!! :lol: I haven't been over here in a bit. Sorry for the repeat question. I've got an answer--it doesn't matter! ;)
Ahhh..I just saw this is posted already!! :lol: I haven't been over here in a bit. Sorry for the repeat question. I've got an answer--it doesn't matter! ;)
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I just posted this on another topic:
It's a matter of preference how you do the borders. If you have a rectangle shaped quilt and you do the long sides first, then the top/bottom, it's supposed to take less yardage of fabric if you are cutting the fabric lengthwise. If I have enough, that's how I cut it myself. Piecing the borders is acceptable too, but some fabrics hide the seams better than others. If I've got more than one border, I do them all the same way.
Edit: here's a helpful site:
http://www.quiltville.com/borderhints.shtml
It's a matter of preference how you do the borders. If you have a rectangle shaped quilt and you do the long sides first, then the top/bottom, it's supposed to take less yardage of fabric if you are cutting the fabric lengthwise. If I have enough, that's how I cut it myself. Piecing the borders is acceptable too, but some fabrics hide the seams better than others. If I've got more than one border, I do them all the same way.
Edit: here's a helpful site:
http://www.quiltville.com/borderhints.shtml
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Originally Posted by katier825
I just posted this on another topic:
It's a matter of preference how you do the borders. If you have a rectangle shaped quilt and you do the long sides first, then the top/bottom, it's supposed to take less yardage of fabric if you are cutting the fabric lengthwise. If I have enough, that's how I cut it myself. Piecing the borders is acceptable too, but some fabrics hide the seams better than others. If I've got more than one border, I do them all the same way.
Edit: here's a helpful site:
http://www.quiltville.com/borderhints.shtml
It's a matter of preference how you do the borders. If you have a rectangle shaped quilt and you do the long sides first, then the top/bottom, it's supposed to take less yardage of fabric if you are cutting the fabric lengthwise. If I have enough, that's how I cut it myself. Piecing the borders is acceptable too, but some fabrics hide the seams better than others. If I've got more than one border, I do them all the same way.
Edit: here's a helpful site:
http://www.quiltville.com/borderhints.shtml
#5
Originally Posted by barnbum
That had exactly what I needed--the illustration of how it looks with sides done first, then top and bottom. Definiely sides first for me. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!! Picture a smilie throwing you kisses!
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