Q: I want to add pieced borders to my quilt, but they don’t fit right. How can I make them work?
A: Math is an inevitable part of quilting, but it is not always easy. Some quilters don't think twice when adding, subtracting, or calculating dimensions, while others avoid it at all costs. But if you have ever wanted to enhance your quilt with some fancy pieced borders, it can get a little tricky.
If the quilt center (excluding outer seam allowances) can be evenly divided by the finished border unit or block size, you’re in luck. Otherwise, adding a coping border first will be essential for that pieced border to fit right. There is a bit of measuring, adding, subtracting, dividing, and perhaps even a few fractions. And occasionally,…