Size is 54x81". Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. I’ve seen many quilters just measure the side of the quilt the border will be sewn to and cut the border to that length. Metropolis – Using Madelinetosh Chunky in Curiosity. Get DIY project ideas and easy-to-follow crafts to help you spruce up your space. Pin the middle of the border to the middle of the quilt. 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! The quilt that hasn't been through the machine yet will rest on your lap. Continue matching and pinning the border to the entire side of the quilt, pinning at close intervals if you must ease in fullness to coax the two lengths to match. I think your border selection is the best. When I am deciding border options, I also like to think how it will look in its intended location/use. Sew each multi-border unit to the quilt in one piece, stopping 1/4" from each end and leaving the mitered ends uncut and unsewn until all borders are in place. Then sew the side borders, pressing seams towards the border. Thanks for sharing, I don’t have EQ so it is great to see it done wth all the options. It is nice to see the different variations you have. Sew carefully–it’s easy to get off track when sewing larger quilts. To sew the borders to the quilt, pin the mid-point of one of the border pieces to the middle of one of the edges of the quilt. Sew the strips together along their ends, press seam allowances open to reduce bulk, then trim the strip so that its length matches the measurement in Step 1. Cut two borders to the measurement you just took and s… Piece border strips end-to-end to achieve length. Penny in S CA. It's not unusual for the four edges of an unfinished quilt top to all be slightly different lengths because the edges of quilts are often stretched out of shape a bit during construction. All of them look nice but the finished product is awesome. When I say that a quilt has 7 or 8 borders, I hear groans. Next, match and pin the dots on each side of your border with the dots on the quilt corners. Ravencliff – Test knit currently working on. How to Make Multiple Mitered Borders specifically outlines how to press seams on inner and outer borders so that you can easily miter corners on nesting borders. Started September, 2016, Leftovers Cowl – 1/4 done. Measure your quilt through the middle horizontally. Well said. Borders are then cut to match the average length. I am gobsmacked! Pin the borders to the sides and mark in at 1/4" from the end on all four corners. And, here it is without borders at all. Stained Glass Cowl – Not much done. Continue matching and pinning the border to the quilt just as you did side borders, working with ends first then matching and pinning the remaining length. Pin the midpoint of the border to the vertical midpoint at the top of the quilt, right sides together and raw edges matched. I mostly have 3 plain borders on my quilts but admire your pieced ones. I have read online that the quilt police will not come to take me away if I cut the top and bottom borders shorter, but I would love to hear what PR folks think. Press the seam allowances toward the borders. Download a great quilt border and instructions on how to make it in this article. Use the same method, but measure horizontally first and start at the Short sides. Lucky Nicole! To perfectly fit your borders, first measure the length of your quilt in the center, then on both ends. If the quilt is skewed a bit and you measure the sides of the quilt to determine border length, the quilt will be just as out of square as it was before borders were added. 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. These instructions for measuring and sewing straight borders to a quilt can be used to add any type of border. I mostly add borders to my quilts. With out a border a pattern keeps moving and jumps right off the face of the earth. I love the way it turned out. I’m really thinking of getting one. That is a recipe for wavy borders. Magnolia – Using Madelinetosh Farm Twist Solid in Beautiful Liar. Mariechen – Using Madelinetosh Longrider in Raspberry Cordial. Fold a border in half crosswise and crease. Nov 6, 2020 - Explore Elaine Brumbaugh's board "Quilt Border Ideas", followed by 140 people on Pinterest. Pretty much, when I'm quilting I'll quilt this feather come back here and then continue on the quilt, so when I rearrange I can easily move and quilt on the next one. Judy, you are definitely fantastic with borders! This one left off a few borders and has no pieced border. See more ideas about quilt border, quilt patterns, quilts. I think it is so funny that people question how you do your quilts. Although you can have dozens of border options to think about when planning your quilt, you most likely will use one of two basic types.The easiest and most common border style is the plain border, shown in Figure 1. Use pins. Miss Babs Yowza Mini Set, which I have. Your quilt top is complete. . You are the Queen of Borders. Sew the border strips in place. Also, please don’t sew on a border strip and then cut it to length. Seems like it would be a lot easier than getting the calculator out. My borders depend on the quilt. You are a very talented lady. Pin one width border to a width edge of the quilt top by placing right sides together and matching raw edges. From main fabric: measure each side of quilt and add 6” for the length of each strip. You need to spark the imagination with the right Border designs. Place the border along the side of the quilt, right sides together and midpoints matched. Thee great thing about quilting is that whay ever works for you is just fine. Press the seam allowance towards the border. Let's walk through the steps. Cut or piece two borders that length. Sew both width borders to the width edges with a 1/4-inch seam allowance. Unless I’m making a quick quilt, they almost always have multiple borders. Press to the border and measure again through the center. when making your quilts, you can use 1 or 2 or 10 borders . When I say that a quilt has 7 or 8 borders, I hear groans. Cut matching/contrasting fabrics into segments 4-1/4” by 4.” Sew 4” x 4-1/4” segments onto main fabric, right sides together, with the 4" sides attached to … Since Nicole’s quilt is for a large bed, I think all those borders will add lots of interest to the section of the quilt that drops off the top of the bed. I would like to but I don’t do much w/ color in my quilting but Nicholes quilt is inspiring me to think about adding & enjoying some color in my quilting.Thanks for sharing your wonderful work! That’s why almost all my quilts have borders! Repeat to sew the remaining border to the quilt. Janet is the author of the Rodale book "Classic American Quilt Collection: Stars" and has contributed to dozens of other books and patterns as both a writer and editor. Thanks. It is gorgeous. The good news is . Would be ble to do this in my head. Lay the 2 remaining border strips across the center portion of the quilt. I also think that it has to be harder to bind a borderless quilt. I don’t have an EQ and I don’t think I. Find the quilt's horizontal midpoint. The Weekender – Not sure about yarn for this one. Sew side borders onto the quilt starting and stopping at marks. Pin opposite side of quilt and sew both borders on to the edges of the pieced portion. If your quilt body has large-scale print, look for a smaller-scale print for the border. Start with right and left pieces. Raw edges should be aligned along the quilt's entire side. Finally, pin the rest of the border, making sure the fabric is spread evenly. Cut two borders to this length and sew them to both sides of the quilt, matching the center of the quilt top with the center of the border. Lizard Eyes – This look so interesting. The first drawing is what I used. This step is the second task in making a quilt. 1. To make sure your quilt lies flat, you must measure your border strips before sewing them on the sides of your quilt top. Mitered Borders Require Extra Length You will need to add extra length to sew mitered borders, but the amount depends on the mitering technique you use. Others, like you said, feel like pictures without frames. The best set-up for quilting is putting your sewing machine at the very edge of a table so the quilt has somewhere to go as you sew it. I f borders are being added, sew the top and bottom borders on first, pressing seams towards the border. Love the finished quilt! Homebody – I’ll probably use Kathmandu Aran 100 or Cascade Eco Wool. Any of the other combinations works well. It just makes me groan to go past five. I see many pretty quilts without borders but I’m a border type quilter. Sometimes you will find that it's best to add top and bottom borders first to avoid the need for piecing those border strips. On the subject of modern quilts, I see many vintage quilts made in the 30s were made without borders. Some quilters use 1/2 inch seams. How to Sew the First Two Borders to the Quilt Fold one of the borders in half crosswise to find its midpoint, using your fingers to crease it slightly at that spot. The last time I was debating borders for Nicole’s quilts, someone mentioned that “modern quilts” are leaning towards having no borders. By adding the border the same width on all 4 sides, it is way too long now (long enough to fold over a pillow like a bedspread). I do not like the one without borders. Pin ends and creases together before sewing, including extra pins between your crease marks. I like pieced borders but if I’m making a comfort quilt and it’s off the top of my head, I don’t have time for calculations. This is simply to show you what I see when adding or subtracting borders. I can see them as wall hangings but not bed quilts. Started March, 2019. Remove pins as you sew. This one has the pieced border but one of the ecru and brown borders is removed. In addition, it's also a good idea to change out your needle - you'll need a new sharp one since you'll be going through multiple layers! Sharie. On that note and I know you’ve told us all before, but what quilt making program do you use? No borders looks like you couldn’t be bothered finishing it. Connect the strips with the same technique used for continuous binding strips. Superbloom Cowl – I made one of these as a Christmas gift but I’d like to make one for me. Started November, 2019. I learn so much. I like them, but do not have them in my house. The Piano Keys Quilt Border Pattern makes a delightful quilt border that will surround your quilt with vibrant, playful contrast. This is the drawing for Nicole’s quilt and it has 8 borders and to my eye, that’s what fits perfectly. By sewing the long border seam from the center out, it attaches even more evenly! Match and pin the bottom end of the border to the bottom edge of the quilt, then match and pin the other end of the border to the quilt. Pin the other width border in the same way. 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. Started December, 2019, Itatiaia Cocoon – Not much Done. Pin the borders to the top and bottom edges of the quilt top, matching the center marks and ends, and easing as necessary. Mitered borders may look pretty scary, but really, they're pretty easy. Continue pinning the border to the quilt… Heather Hoodie Vest – I’ll use Cascade Eco+ in Valentine. When you reach the end, return to center and sew the seam in the opposite direction. Sew the border to the quilt with a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Example: Width of quilt before border = 65″; width of border(s) to be added = 6″ Cut two border strips that match the measurement exactly, using the width you've already determined looks best with the quilt. Step 1. As you know I like it alot just as it is, i’s perfect. whatever makes you happy. All borders strips are cut to the quilt top side lengths, plus an additional 2x the border width plus 1".The 2x the border width makes sure to cover each adjoining border, and the extra 1" is added insurance. However, once I see all of your drawings, more borders make total sense, especially when one (or more?) Thinking of 1 1/4" finished stop border and 3" finished border, with the usual binding-I cut 2" strips, press in half machine stitch to front, turn it and hand stitch to back. Do the same for each corner of the quilt. The steps are: You could also opt to place a diagonal seam between pieced border strips instead of a seam that runs across each strip's width. Straight sewn quilt borders, also called butted borders, are quick and easy to sew—that's probably why they are the most commonly used borders for quilts. Your borders do add so much to the overall quilt. How to Sew the First Two Borders to the Quilt, How to Sew an Easy Log Cabin Quilt Pattern, How to Make Quilt Sashing With Cornerstones, How to Sew a Carpenter's Star Quilt Block. Repeat the process on the other edges. Since there were so many of us that were new to it we started a sister group dedicated to going through and discussing all the PDF lessons that came with EQ7. How could anyone have the nerve to preach to you about ‘modern borderless quilts’? Wollmeise – I already have it. Fold again to find the quarter marks. Mark the centers of the quilt edges and the border strips. I buy your books for the borders. Match pins at the fourths and eighths and ease the quilt to fit borders. The length of the two side borders should be exactly the same length as the quilt so far. I have been discussing this with someone doing a presentation at QuiltCon. We did one on border and it had so many I’d thought I never see a quilt with that many borders! A width that is a multiple of the block size is the most visually balanced. I’ll have to contemplate more – and learn how to use my EQ program! Why Is It Important to Carefully Measure and Sew Quilt Borders? Border Length. I want to add a narrow "stop" border, and then a wider border and binding. Fold one of the borders in half crosswise to find its midpoint, using your fingers to crease it slightly at that spot. The problem I see with the “Modern” quilt having no borders is that many of them have very little piecing. This how to pattern that teaches you the process of making multiple mitered borders specifically outlines how to press seams on inner and outer borders so that you can easily miter corners on nesting borders. Now this is a really formal traditional kind of feather but I have a fun feather variation that's really easy to quilt and it's perfect for borders… Measure the quilt from side-to-side through its horizontal midpoint, including the width of the first borders. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Started November, 2017, Persistence is Key – 1/3 done. 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. The next stage will be basting the quilt top to the wadding and backing fabric and then quilting … Started February, 2015, Brickless – Not much done. About as much as the bell bottom pants I see back in fashion, again. Pin through both layers at the match to keep fabrics from shifting. Don't just sew on a border and cut it off when you get to the end. Press the seams toward the quilt top. of them are so beautifully pieced! I see we are finishing up the February quotation weekend. Boulevardier – Using Baa Ram Ewe Winterburn DK. I love borders! Started September 15, 2020, Avalance – About 1/3 done. I agree No borders would not work for me. LOL I know you aren’t! One of them, I”m realizing,has too many planned blocks to add many borders, but maybe I’ll reduce the # of blocks so I can do something more interesting in the borders. After I cut the borders, then I place a pin at the center of the border and the quilt, and pin them together. Arkansas River Pullover – 1/3 done. Then match up the ends and center point of your border and your top and pin in place. I have your “borders” book and have some quilts in the works that I plan on adding pieced borders to. Quilt borders are unlimited in style and adds dimension to quilt designs. I guess I’m old school I love borders too. Mi Casa Wrap – Not much done. Wow! Borders made with. Jane, There’s no doubt that what you did looks best. You can stitch the plain border with squared corners or with mitered corners, depending on your expertise. Sew the border seam, starting at the center of the border where you placed the unique pin. Press the borders open and flat working from the front side of the quilt. I love borders and if not lazy I add lots. . Cut strips 4-1/4” wide. Press the top/bottom sets towards inner border and right/left sets towards outer border. I would not have been able to visulize it so glad you put it out there to look at and ponder. Nicole’s quilt is gorgeous! Jan 10, 2012 - This quick tutorial explains how to create easy quilt borders with mitered corners. Measure the quilt from top to bottom through its vertical midpoint. The Spruce Crafts uses cookies to provide you with a great user experience. I always do multiple borders and lately I’ve gotten into doing tons of borders after starting with a 12 inch block in the middle. It has nothing to do with first-time newbie’s just learning how to make a quilt. It is a conflict personally for me, because I like modern art and modern furniture, but not most modern quilts. Some don’t need them, borders would feel like they were being hemmed in, or trapped. About This Tutorial Jenny demonstrates three different ways to make a beautiful quilt by adding a border to a panel. Take accurate measurements. More Tips for Adding Quilt Borders. By the end of piecing a quilt, I am tired of working on it! Sew with the quilt border on the bottom so you can make sure quilt seams don’t get flipped in the wrong direction. Please, DO NOT do that! Some group members of a Yahoo quilting group I belong to bought EQ7 when it was on sale right before Christmas. Kudos to you! I love the look of multiple borders! Started February 10, 2020, Match & Move – Over halfway done. Did accomplish a few things, that is always good! Pretty sure I have yarn for this. A mitered corner is stitched at a 45-degree angle to the sides of the quilt.Figure 1: A plain border can have squared o… 6. Sew the border to the quilt with a 1/4 inch seam. This isn’t a debate about which drawing looks best. Fold both borders and the quilt in half and iron in a crease (or place a pin) at the halfway mark. Next, pin each end together. The last time I was debating borders for Nicole’s quilts, someone mentioned that “modern quilts” are leaning towards having no borders. Sometimes it just really makes the quilt. =), I am a border sort of gal. Learn how to make a fence rail border, an offset rectangle "brick" border, and a pinwheel border. If this were “throw size,” I would probably pick an option with fewer borders. But in this case I can see that it makes a lovely addition to a quilt. To me, it just looks naked .. like a picture on the wall with no frame. Then I pin the ends, and add a couple of pins in between and sew it all. Use the same method to sew the remaining border to the opposite side of the quilt. So what is so modern about that? Place the border along the side of the quilt, right sides together and midpoints matched. It’s done! Some how I have problems when making a bed quilt for it to be made of a dozen or so color rectangles and lots of background. I just wanted you to see the difference adding or taking away a border can make in the same quilt. Micki. Love your quilt with the borders. Press the seam allowance towards the border. Hopefully, that number is the same, but if not, take the average and cut your border to that size. Sugarcane Cardi – Using the purple Madelinetosh Work Sock. They do add a lot to the quilt. This quick tutorial explains how to create easy quilt borders with mitered corners. Some quilters prefer to measure a quilt's length and width in multiple spots, add those lengths together, and then divide the total by the number of measurements taken to determine an average. I’m always figuring something out wrong. Strips lose 1/4 inch for each seam it takes to stitch them together, so allow a little extra length when cutting. 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. I really love the way it looks with the 8 borders, and it doe look naked w/ o any. For multiple borders, sew strips together first and attach to quilt as one unit. Started October 10, 2020. By using The Spruce Crafts, you accept our. when you make mine…. Unless I’m making a quick quilt, they almost always have multiple borders. Determine which borders to sew first to make the best use of your fabric. I think the most I’ve done was 3 borders. Quilt top is log cabins, blocks are 9" finished, with 3/4" finished logs. Determine the best width for your border. Attach a walking foot to your sewing machine. 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