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Measure through the CENTER of the quilt top, and cut two border strips to exactly this measurement. (In this particular case, 24-3/4".)
You may need to join two or more shorter strips to make border strips of sufficient length. Don't worry -- it looks fine.
Ease borders to fit quilt top (use pins if necessary) and sew. Press seams toward the borders.
Repeat for the second pair of border strips.
(These happen to be 29" long.)
You can also skip the measuring tape altogether. Lay the first pair of border strips precisely over the quilt top's center, notch and cut them to match; sew and press -- then repeat with the second pair of border strips. Mind, be accurate, and don't notch past 1/8" in case you mis-measure.
Again, press seams toward the borders.
The quilt top is now ready to be backed and finished!
Pinning the Top to the Backing
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