Modern quilt borders ideas

I could call this a rule, but that would be silly, wouldn’t it? :) Here’s the advice: when using half-square triangles as your border blocks, try them multiple ways before choosing. Why…

Heather Thomas presents some fun quilt border ideas as well as teaches you how to create a quilt border that isn’t straight edged.

Quilt Borders

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If you were stranded on a desert island, what would you bring? Rob would bring a massive stack of half-square triangles. Why? Half square triangles are the ultimate building block! With a healthy supply of HSTs, you’ll be cranking out chevrons, stars, diamonds, and pinwheels ‘til the rescue ship arrives! This week Rob is using half-square triangles to make the Ribbon Pole quilt. You may know it as a Pole Twist, Ribbon Twist, or even DNA quilt. Whatever the name, this pattern is quick, easy…

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Follow these 5 steps: how to use ColorWorks Concepts to make eye-catching inner and outer quilt borders.

Heather Thomas presents some fun quilt border ideas as well as teaches you how to create a quilt border that isn’t straight edged.

Seminole patchwork tutorial- learn how to enhance a design with rainbow fabric.

Marny here...I recently made a baby quilt using a blue, aqua, and gray collection of Lagom Art Gallery fabrics. I tested scrappy bindi...

Yesterday, Melanie McNeil (Catbird Quilt Studio) posted a piece on pieced quilt backs. That got me thinking about the piecing I do for quilt backs. She says she prefers a solid back (her quilts are…

Let’s make another border. This time the border has 2 blocks that are placed on point complete with side triangles and corner triangles. Let’s learn how to make a Jewels border in 3 min…

Check out this free tutorial for a quilt border using Dresden wedges.

If you have been playing along with me you now have 12 blocks that want to be put into a quilt together. They were designed to be joi...

If you find yourself losing steam after your patchwork quilt top is made, you’re not alone. But wait! Finishing that quilt is going to be soooo rewarding. Here are some ideas to help you push on to make that quilt backing.

In 1678, John Bunyan published the “Pilgrim’s Progress.” It was an allegory based on the scriptures. This book was the most widely read book for about 200 years besides the bibl…

Depending on the quilt design, adding a border is a common last step when completing a quilt top. Toby Lischko shows you how to properly attach quilt borders, including giving tips on squaring quilts and cutting border strips so everything fits together nicely.

Let me show you how to add borders to your quilt the correct way! This will help prevent puckers and tucks in the quilting, and help your quilt to lay flat when it is done. Whether you choose to quilt