Borders are easier to match at mitered corners when you press seam allowances between the strips in the side borders in the opposite direction as the seam allowances in top and bottom borders. In this case, you would measure the center of the quilt in BOTH directions, without sewing on the first set of borders. Borders should be in proportion to the size of the finished quilt. The good news is . I have your “borders” book and have some quilts in the works that I plan on adding pieced borders to. Micki. Stained Glass Cowl – Not much done. However, once I see all of your drawings, more borders make total sense, especially when one (or more?) A middle border can divide very simple inner and outer borders. The Weekender – Not sure about yarn for this one. . It is set with absolute positioning and inset with top/left/bottom/right values. On the subject of modern quilts, I see many vintage quilts made in the 30s were made without borders. Your borders do add so much to the overall quilt. They can also be squares which you fussy cut so that a special motif, like a flower, is centered in each square. Step 1. Any of the other combinations works well. Wow! Outer borders, frame the quilt. A warm, quaint panel features rural towns with some farm life. If you are working on a larger quilt, cut your border strips the same way (just cut more of them) and sew the strips together end to end to create a longer strip of fabric. A mitered corner is stitched at a 45-degree angle to the sides of the quilt.Figure 1: A plain border can have squared … I buy your books for the borders. For multiple borders, sew strips together first and attach to quilt as one unit. I think your border selection is the best. How to Add Quilt Borders. Started November, 2019. Quilt finishes to approximately 47" x 66½". When I am deciding border options, I also like to think how it will look in its intended location/use. This scale is pleasing to the eye, allows the artwork to be the focus and accents it nicely. Not every border looks good on every quilt. Just a NOTE: if you have multiple fabrics in your border, make "border fabric" first before joining the borders to the quilt. I mostly have 3 plain borders on my quilts but admire your pieced ones. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. But I’ve been using the method I’m sharing today for several years now, … . This one has the pieced border but one of the ecru and brown borders is removed. I think the quilt looks more balanced when, to some degree, the same border combination used before the pieced border is also used after the pieced border. In the quilt I used, borders #1, 2 and 3, which were used before the pieced border (#4) were repeated after the pieced border as borders #4, 5 and 7. Mariechen – Using Madelinetosh Longrider in Raspberry Cordial. The problem I see with the “Modern” quilt having no borders is that many of them have very little piecing. It is nice to see the different variations you have. of them are so beautifully pieced! The last step to sewing the quilt top is to make and sew on the borders. I plan to put 3 borders with contrasting 1” sashing in between. I really love the way it looks with the 8 borders, and it doe look naked w/ o any. Lay quilt top on a large surface or on the floor and measure your quilt in three places through the center of your top, average these numbers and cut the borders this length. Should the borders go from small to large starting from the inside or large to small? I have been discussing this with someone doing a presentation at QuiltCon. By the end of piecing a quilt, I am tired of working on it! If this were “throw size,” I would probably pick an option with fewer borders. By choosing a contrasting color for the inner border, you can choose one of the main colors or fabrics from the quilt to serve as the outer border. The first border is often a narrow one that is a contrast to the blocks themselves. You don’t have to fill the entire border with them, but you can add some to the corners for a really nice finishing touch. i'm kicking myself. Same goes for adding multiple borders to one quilt. Additional borders, or middle borders, can really add a sparkle. Judy, you are definitely fantastic with borders! Compost Piles quilt photo via Diane Knott. Mi Casa Wrap – Not much done. Seems like it would be a lot easier than getting the calculator out. Started February 10, 2020, Match & Move – Over halfway done. Some don’t need them, borders would feel like they were being hemmed in, or trapped. I am making a quilt around a panel and need to know about borders in graduated sizes. For example, if the striped border i… I love the look of multiple borders! The overall finished width of the border should not be larger than one quilt block. Work on one corner at a time. With out a border a pattern keeps moving and jumps right off the face of the earth. Measure, trim, pin, sew, press. Unless I’m making a quick quilt, they almost always have multiple borders. When I say that a quilt has 7 or 8 borders, I hear groans. The last time I was debating borders for Nicole’s quilts, someone mentioned that “modern quilts” are leaning towards having no borders. I see many pretty quilts without borders but I’m a border type quilter. I love borders! Press the seam allowances toward the borders. I see we are finishing up the February quotation weekend. Nicole’s quilt is gorgeous! I don’t have an EQ and I don’t think I. Two seams will nest together, the border to quilt seam and the border to border seam. I love Nicoles quilt ~so colorful & cheery especially w/ all the borders!I agree that Nicoles quilt w/o the borders is naked or even looks unfinished to me! LOL I know you aren’t! I am gobsmacked! Adding an applique border to a pieced quilt … Don’t think because it’s so small it doesn’t matter, it does! My borders depend on the quilt. Your quilt top is complete. I'm back today with another video in my "How to Quilt" series. In the third border, the cornerstones are plain squares of a contrasting color. Aug 30, 2019 - Explore Denise Noonan's board "Quilt borders", followed by 347 people on Pinterest. Thee great thing about quilting is that whay ever works for you is just fine. This isn’t a debate about which drawing looks best. It’s done! The first drawing is what I used. This is simply to show you what I see when adding or subtracting borders. When Fall Leaves quilt photo via Diane Knott. Thanks. See more ideas about quilt border, quilt boarders, quilt patterns. Press the top and bottom borders in towards the quilt. Started September, 2016, Leftovers Cowl – 1/4 done. Your personal data will be used to support your experience throughout this website, to manage access to your account, and for other purposes described in our privacy policy. Learn new craft techniques and tips from the experts. After I add the borders, I will be quilting the top. I have to say that I never would have thought to have 8 borders on a quilt. The outer border should not be wider than the blocks themselves. I think it is so funny that people question how you do your quilts. Then sew the side borders, pressing seams towards the border. In the scrappy mountains quilt top the finished blocks are 8 inches by 9 1/2 inches. Here are some ideas to consider next time you are making multiple border decisions while quilting. I like them, but do not have them in my house. It is a conflict personally for me, because I like modern art and modern furniture, but not most modern quilts. Started October 10, 2020. Sugarcane Cardi – Using the purple Madelinetosh Work Sock. The black fabric was sewn to the striped fabric before I marked, pinned, and sewed the borders to the quilt. Learn how to create easy quilt borders for your quilting patterns. Lizard Eyes – This look so interesting. By choosing an outer border that is the same color or similar value as the blocks, the result will be harmonious. And lately have been using a few pieced ones. Mark centers. Lucky Nicole! Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt photo via Diane Knott. I would not have been able to visulize it so glad you put it out there to look at and ponder. Notice that the first mat is often very narrow, and the second one a bit wider, and the last one is the widest. Nov 6, 2020 - Explore Elaine Brumbaugh's board "Quilt Border Ideas", followed by 140 people on Pinterest. Ravencliff – Test knit currently working on. If the blocks have 2″ squares, or 3″ triangles, repeat those. Some times we add multiple borders. Other times, borders were omitted from some of the sides because they wouldn't be seen. I’ve done a couple of quilts without borders, mostly because they were utility quilts for my family to use under other quilts on beds or just to grab to toss down for sunbathing or picnics. It’s important to make sure the outer border either repeats the colors or shapes of the blocks so that it looks consistent without competing with the blocks. Borders are usually sewn to the two longest sides of the quilt first and then to the remaining two sides with the final two extending straight across the ends of the first borders. Love your quilt with the borders. If your quilt has appliqué in the blocks, the border is a perfect place to repeat those elements. Kudos to you! 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