www.dotcomhunter.com How to Stitch Quilt Borders We started the borders by adding blocks to complete the range of you r borders on the sides of your material. We calculated the dimension s of slashing, as well as the size of your blocks. If you haven’t do ne so, use the example as followed to measure your blocks. Example: Three blocks appraising the 10-inch square, in addition to the four, terrazzo at one inch width, which adds to 34 inches? How to create borders: Once you finish your dimensions, insert ¼-inch seam and leave space to each side of your textile. The side borders should measure up to 10 x 34, i.e. width and length. The finishing measurement is factore d into the ¼-inch seams you inserted. You will need to take up the s paces or seams left (later) to complete your borders. Once you inser t ¼ inch you will have created 10 ½ x 34 1/2, which is the inches yo u will use to cut to fit the borders along the side. Use the same di mensions to cut at least two borders. The borders will cover each si de of your fabric. Now measure the lower and upper borders. Add your blocks together to achieve your size. Follow the same method as out lined in the example above. Once you achieve your dimensions finish the width on one side of your borders. You should have counted 10 x 43, width and length unless you are quilting a larger or smaller quilt. Next, insert another ¼ inch to your seams and leave space to each s ide. Refer to your measurements 10 x 43. You will need to cut from the borders to achieve 10 ½ x 43 ½ inch to f it the edges at the top and bottom of your fabric. You are creating a framed quilt so to speak. You may need to trim your borders to fit. How to trim borders: Starting at the crown of your quilt and working down to the middle, m easure your quilt. You wan the length dimensions. If your dimensions are 30 ½ inches, thus round it off to the nearest tenth, i.e. 30 to c omplete your calculations: You will need to insert ¼ inch into the se ams and make room for your sides. Next, use measuring tape, or a rule r to measure your quilt. Measure from the alongside and factor in the dimensions of your borders. Now insert the ¼-inch seams to the sides . Once you finish your borders, you will need to start stitching after y our prep the strips of your borders. Start by folding your strips. You will need to fold them in half and search for the middle, then press until your borders crease. You can pin to mark. Now find the middle of your sides by performing the same action as you did above. Mark again , and then start stitching your quilt. The center should be aligned. T A gift from www.dotcomhunter.comwww.dotcomhunter.com he right sides should come together, as well the crown should center. You will need craft pins to hold your ends in tact. Along the length, start stitching your borders. You will need to work the fabric as you stitch to keep it in tact. If you are sewing on a ma chine, you can place the excess over your machine parts, which accept the input of your fabric (Feeder dog) to align. Hold back the shorter top layer and begin stitching slowly. The feeder will work the layers through. You can pull the layers at the top through to slow the excess while al lowing your feeder to pull the layer at the lower end through. Now con nect your borders, by stitching it to your quilt. Insert the side of y our fabric and allow your feeder to pull back the layers at the top. P ress out your borders and leave a seam to work through the fabric bord er. A gift from www.dotcomhunter.com