tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252234615148212034.post2557878520242647958..comments2024-03-16T18:58:17.761-05:00Comments on Moose Bay Muses: Sunday ConfessionalKaren in Breezy Pointhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04931154097211557249noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252234615148212034.post-14701208137727784462016-09-02T21:32:45.371-05:002016-09-02T21:32:45.371-05:00This how I do my borders as well and never have an...This how I do my borders as well and never have any complaints from longarm quilters. Cheryl Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01753012824560999225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252234615148212034.post-55325271106956573262016-07-24T09:41:03.570-05:002016-07-24T09:41:03.570-05:00Wow that's a lot of confession right there! We...Wow that's a lot of confession right there! Well, it is Sunday, so....<br />Shhhh I do my borders the same as you... don't tell anyone! LOLQuilter Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16870660916547202929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252234615148212034.post-17272481374209917562016-07-20T07:32:20.290-05:002016-07-20T07:32:20.290-05:00I have to laugh because I do exactly the same thin...I have to laugh because I do exactly the same thing. It works!!<br />The blocks are lovely and I like the new project. That one is on my radar, too.<br />Karen Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13465309380323203551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252234615148212034.post-29017851801476480472016-07-19T11:45:38.524-05:002016-07-19T11:45:38.524-05:00I really cheat. I make sure my quilt is square, t...I really cheat. I make sure my quilt is square, then I fold it in half lengthwise,measure and cut the side borders first and sew them on. Then I fold the top and bottom, measure and cut the top and bottom borders and sew them on. The biggest problem quilters might have with this process is if their quilt is not square! That is why they will advise to measure and cut the border the exact size to prevent squaring issues. Now I may not have the rationale correct, but this is how I do it. On my long arm, if I do not baste the sides before quiting I will have big wavy problems. Your way sounds accurate also. Have a great day. Nanette doitrightquilter.wordpress.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252234615148212034.post-24742483562334208422016-07-19T08:41:44.204-05:002016-07-19T08:41:44.204-05:00Your basket blocks with those pops of blue are exc...Your basket blocks with those pops of blue are excellent. (And I don't always measure either).Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01816001950084090576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252234615148212034.post-76135716175204229282016-07-18T17:33:01.368-05:002016-07-18T17:33:01.368-05:00Seems a pretty accurate method to me! I do measure...Seems a pretty accurate method to me! I do measure but then I check again in a similar way to you laying the fabric on top - but on the floor. I've made enough mistakes to know extra checks are so worthwhile!Every Stitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573090188337210419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252234615148212034.post-50605345694101609642016-07-18T16:18:53.095-05:002016-07-18T16:18:53.095-05:00Your way makes so much sense! I've usually a m...Your way makes so much sense! I've usually a measurer but I'm looking forward to trying your method now. Thanks for confessing. Rachaeldaisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437603769773251690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252234615148212034.post-74712461323400809462016-07-18T11:40:12.780-05:002016-07-18T11:40:12.780-05:00Hearing your confessions have probably lightened a...Hearing your confessions have probably lightened a lot of others burdens. I confess, though, I measure, but your tip sounds logical too because your borders are perfect! Your little baskets are wonderful. I think if I found a nice packet of blue barn it would come home with me too.Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492645548495218076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252234615148212034.post-39595457913905281892016-07-18T11:04:26.973-05:002016-07-18T11:04:26.973-05:00Ooo! Your confessionals are fun to read! Lots of...Ooo! Your confessionals are fun to read! Lots of fun projects and that Blue Barn fabric is gorgeous! I'm looking forward to seeing the quilt you produce from those bird blocks. Cute!Janice Holtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803878601842686593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252234615148212034.post-66228763809976370712016-07-18T08:23:43.988-05:002016-07-18T08:23:43.988-05:00Thanks for the tip!! Your Basket Quilt is wonderf...Thanks for the tip!! Your Basket Quilt is wonderful!! Your borders are perfect!paulettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964145784983121165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252234615148212034.post-72165581328362854482016-07-18T05:38:27.795-05:002016-07-18T05:38:27.795-05:00I use a similar technique on my borders too -
You...I use a similar technique on my borders too - <br />Your finished top is so sweet! What a great basket pattern.<br />nice blue fabrics and bird blocks too!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619642267222624728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252234615148212034.post-33736875623925877582016-07-18T01:32:20.787-05:002016-07-18T01:32:20.787-05:00I am a long arm quilter and wavy borders can be a ...I am a long arm quilter and wavy borders can be a nightmare, your way is exactly how I do my borders! I saw this method on Bonnie Hunters website, fabric (the fabric you are using for your borders or sashing) is the best 'measuring tape')Leeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17616599642690765779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252234615148212034.post-21371503318350785102016-07-17T23:19:30.864-05:002016-07-17T23:19:30.864-05:00How brazen of you to confess such a thing as not m...How brazen of you to confess such a thing as not measuring borders!! *LOL*<br />I never used to measure borders, until I had a long arm quilter tell me I had really wavy borders on a quilt. Looks like you have found an effective method that works for you, so I won't call the quilt police. : )<br />The little basket quilt is calling my name. I have been saving the patterns--and I do need some handwork for a camping trip this week and a road trip the next. Have I talked myself into it yet?<br />Cheri's patterns are very cute--I can avoid succumbing to that one because I am not on Facebook, but I love your blocks!Janet O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05083607398709252597noreply@blogger.com