Measuring for quilt borders

My quilt measures 56x61 inches and the fabric I want to use as a border measures 44x37 inches. How wide do I make the border strips? And how do I figure

Recently, I was discussing borders with a lady after her quilt was done. I asked if she had measured the borders and she said yes she had. But they were too big, and it occurred to me that I have …

One of the most pesky problems for quilters is trying to get borders to fit right on their quilts. Believe me, I see this with even the most experienced quilters so this isn’t me picking on the newbies :) Some borders are too long, and they “lettuce leaf” the edges by stretching them out as they are sewn on. Some borders are too short and they “tulip petal” the corners because they pull too tight. Nothing is more maddening than getting your beautiful quilt to the border stage and having the…

"How many yards should I get to add a border to my quilt?" This is one of the most popular questions from my retail quilt shop days. Let's remove the mystery from those calculations today by talking through the options. Hang with me. This might start feeling a little like math class but I promise to help you every step of the way. At the end of this post there is a worksheet you can download and save. Just print the worksheet, answer the questions and you will be able to easily calculate…

You've spent all that time creating your beautiful quilt so it is important to get the borders correct. Attaching border strips without measuring them first is a disaster waiting to happen. Your quilt will NOT be square and you may even have ripples along the edges. Don't skimp on the finishings - be sure to take the little extra time to finish it correctly.

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How to measure quilt borders the proper way

Let me show you how to add borders to your quilt the correct way! This will help prevent puckers and tucks in the quilting, and help your quilt to lay flat when it is done. Whether you choose to quilt

How to measure quilt borders the proper way