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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.

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How to measure your quilt top for borders the proper way

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Write down the three measurements. The average of these three numbers is the correct length of the side borders.

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Pinning the Border Strips to the Quilt Top

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Attach the Border to the Sides of the Quilt Top

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Measure and sew the top and bottom borders the same way

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As before, find the center of the border strip and the center of the quilt top to help pin the border strip to the quilt accurately.

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Tap the link below for the full instructions. Happy quilting!

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