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    Default Two borders at once?

    I am adding an inner 2-1/2" border and an outer 5" border to my top. Would it work to sew them together first and then attach it as a single border? I usually miter the corners - will this make that more difficult?

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    Default Re: Two borders at once?

    Sewing both borders on as one unit is the preferred way if you are going to miter the corners. If you are not going to miter, then you need to sew them on one at a time or you will have an odd striped design in the corners.

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    Default Re: Two borders at once?

    I'm not the best at math, but I think if it's long enough its possible. After all your just creating a new piece of fabric. I just finished watching Wizard of Oz so anything is possible to me right now. lol



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    Default Re: Two borders at once?

    if you don't want to miter the corners you could add a different block in each corner
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    Default Re: Two borders at once?

    this is the way it should be done if you miter the corners just make sure that you match up the middle seam of the border.
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    Default Re: Two borders at once?

    In several of my mystery quilts, I tell you how to do just what you are doing, step by step.

    Send me a PM with your email address and I will send you the clue that shows step by step how to miter your corners with multiple borders.
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    Default Re: Two borders at once?

    Quote Originally Posted by Bubby View Post
    Sewing both borders on as one unit is the preferred way if you are going to miter the corners. If you are not going to miter, then you need to sew them on one at a time or you will have an odd striped design in the corners.
    I'd do it this way too...matching up those corners would be a horrible thing to do I think!

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    Default Re: Two borders at once?

    Quote Originally Posted by Bubby View Post
    Sewing both borders on as one unit is the preferred way if you are going to miter the corners. If you are not going to miter, then you need to sew them on one at a time or you will have an odd striped design in the corners.
    Thank you! You've saved me some stress!!

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    Default Re: Two borders at once?

    If you have enough fabric then go for it. Just remember to stop sewing 1/4" from the corner and anchor that end stitch by maybe backstitching there or stitching a couple of times in place.

    Eleanor Burns shows a method where you iron the top border folded back to form the miter. Pin in place, then use clear thread and stitch it down. Some use a strip of fusible to hold it and some use elmers glue. If I had time I would find a video for you on how to do this. If you have time, go over to Quilt in a Day website and look for her video on how she does the mitered corner. It really is quite easy.
    Vonnie

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    Default Re: Two borders at once?

    Well, I'm back from running my errands. Here's a video - a bit wobbly - but her instructions are good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_W84cH5hfg

    I have used this method before. The only difference being is that I drew the sewing line and then cut the extra off after sewing the miter - kept me from having to deal with the bias. Plus, if you make a mistake, you can get the dreaded seam ripper out and try again!
    Vonnie

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