... it has to be right to make the corners turn correctly (oops, not shown!). I didn't plan that spacing for hours to leave it with that error!!!
My solution was to add two more vertical strips (1 1/2 inches each, fin.) which then made the border 3 inches too long, so then I went over every vertical seam, sewing a hair deeper each time until finally, it fits. This is border #3, and I have half of #4 yet to do ... uhhh ran out of fabric .... off to quilt shop...they had what I needed. The corners turn beautifully! 8-))
BTW - I have used Judy Martin and Marsha McCloskey's wonderful book for almost 15 years, PIECED BORDERS, The Complete Resource - for border ideas. I've never even copied the plans, just used them for inspiration.
I'll bet that was such a relief when things finally fit!
ReplyDeleteI really like that book too! It is one of the ones I kept during a purge of my sewing library.
ReplyDeleteI haven't made very many pieced borders - until I made one of Bonnie Hunter's quilts that had one. Usually I was so happy to get to that part that I didn't want to do any more piecing. Yours looks really good! I'm going to look up that book.
ReplyDeleteI admire pieced borders. I have books about them. I have gone to classes to learn more. But all too frequently I want to git 'er done and I settle for boring slab borders. (Maybe "livelier borders" would be a good resolution for 2015.)
ReplyDeleteNice border :) I'm going to have to play with the seams on my pieced swag border for my Ruffled Roses, too, I think. It's all part of the adventure! ;D
ReplyDeleteSmart save!...I like pieced borders too..I like the added interest....Are we ready for tomorrow morning?!
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful quilt top completed. Great job in making the borders work.
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