Hi Bestie,
When a border starts looking pinched or pulled inward, the natural instinct is to tighten things up.
After all, tighter fabric should mean a flatter, cleaner finish… right?
Not always.
When too much tension is applied, the fabric can begin pulling against itself. Instead of keeping the border smooth, that extra pressure can encourage puckering, distortion, and edges that look drawn inward.
The goal isn’t to stretch your quilt perfectly flat.
It’s to create even, consistent support so the fabric stays stable while still sitting naturally.
Think of it this way,
You want to control the quilt, not force it into position.
