I have two 20.5" square rulers and they really helped me to make sure that I was cutting the top equally on each side and that it was square. Before I started cutting I put one ruler in each corner and then connected them with other rulers to make sure everything was straight and aligned and equal on each side. I also used a measuring tape to make sure I was right at 70.5"and then I started cutting.
I repeated the process on the opposite side to make sure it was accurate as well. I didn't think about taking a photo of the process until I already had the quilt top finished - silly me. I did take this photo to try to recreate the process so you can see how I did it.
The blue borders finished at the exact required measurement!! |
I couldn't get the whole top into my photo :( |
2 comments:
I looks lovely as it is. Use the blue fabric for the binding
Glorious! I'm glad you told how you trimmed. I have a difficult time trimming. I guess I don't have enough rulers! I usually don't have the space to lay it out to properly trim either. Most of my quilts are probably crooked. And that's part of the reason I rarely add borders.
Excellent job! Way to go! You sure are moving right along on a lot of things. Good for you!
Don't you wonder how it got the name Blind Man's Fancy?
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