The first quilt I made for my then 8 year old son is now much too small for his 14 year old almost 6 ft. tall body. Any tips or links out there about the best way to add another border or two to make his quilt bigger ???
Cindy
Guest Jan 13, 2010
10:00 AM
Has the quilt been quilted or is it just a quilt top? If it is still a quilt top, then it will be fairly easy to add borders. One quick way to add size is to turn the original quilt into a center medallion on point. You can also do a series of blocks for a border around the original quilt. If the blocks are similar as what is in the original quilt it will tie in great. I love borders that incorporate blocks. Send in a picture and I will see if I can be of more specific help.
Cindy
Guest Jan 13, 2010
1:21 PM
If the quilt is already quilted, I think I would remove the binding, then add to the outside using one of the quilt as you go methods. I would create my borders and/or blocks connect them together in sections, quilt them, then I would attach them to the original quilt by butting the edges together and top stitching a sashing piece to join them.
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