multiple quilt borders

Press the top and bottom borders in towards the quilt. It is not meant to be the only border because it’s not substantial enough to stand alone, but it is important all the same. Step 1. Decide on the type of border you want to accent the central design. With out a border a pattern keeps moving and jumps right off the face of the earth. Here is a striped border that I didn't worry about matching at the corners and an inner narrow black border. If your quilt has appliqué in the blocks, the border is a perfect place to repeat those elements. So carefully consider which color or fabric from the quilt you want to be the last impression of your quilt. All of them look nice but the finished product is awesome. Wollmeise – I already have it. This is the perfect time to use up leftover fabrics or pieces of blocks from the center of the quilt. Started September, 2016, Leftovers Cowl – 1/4 done. Don’t let the border overwhelm the hard work you put into the blocks. I'm back today with another video in my "How to Quilt" series. Aug 30, 2019 - Explore Denise Noonan's board "Quilt borders", followed by 347 people on Pinterest. Penny in S CA. The element needing multiple borders should have its own border and relative positioning..borders { position: relative; border: 5px solid #f00; } The secondary border is added with a pseudo element. Additional borders, or middle borders, can really add a sparkle. 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. Fold your quilt onto itself at the corner. I think the most I’ve done was 3 borders. If your quilt allows, plan for a border that is the width of one block or unit of the quilt. Thanks. Measure, trim, pin, sew, press. Heather Hoodie Vest – I’ll use Cascade Eco+ in Valentine. . This proportion keeps the eye on the center of the quilt which is the most important. If you use several borders, make them different widths to avoid a repetitive look. I am gobsmacked! I mostly have 3 plain borders on my quilts but admire your pieced ones. of them are so beautifully pieced! In the scrappy mountains quilt top the finished blocks are 8 inches by 9 1/2 inches. But I’ve been using the method I’m sharing today for several years now, … Some don’t need them, borders would feel like they were being hemmed in, or trapped. Often the binding is just made from the same fabric as the outer border, and that allows it to disappear. 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. Anytime. Second: The width of the border should be at least one-half to two-thirds the size of the quilt block used in the quilt. It is a conflict personally for me, because I like modern art and modern furniture, but not most modern quilts. In the third border, the cornerstones are plain squares of a contrasting color. It is nice to see the different variations you have. It is set with absolute positioning and inset with top/left/bottom/right values. Sometimes it just really makes the quilt. 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. Here is the link to Ruth’s calculator and with some more instructions on how it works. 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. 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. who knows why. The black fabric was sewn to the striped fabric before I marked, pinned, and sewed the borders to the quilt. I’m always figuring something out wrong. 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. We have plenty of quilt border ideas and simple quilt borders. 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. I have your “borders” book and have some quilts in the works that I plan on adding pieced borders to. You can stitch the plain border with squared corners or with mitered corners, depending on your expertise. Borders with Corner Squares 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! 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. Should the borders go from small to large starting from the inside or large to small? Here are some ideas to consider next time you are making multiple border decisions while quilting. When I say that a quilt has 7 or 8 borders, I hear groans. 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. This scale is pleasing to the eye, allows the artwork to be the focus and accents it nicely. The inner border is often the most narrow, and can be the same size as the smallest units in the blocks. Then cut the cornerstones to match the width of the strips. Once the borders are added, comes the task of quilting them. Use fabrics that were also used in the blocks. Boulevardier – Using Baa Ram Ewe Winterburn DK. I guess I’m old school I love borders too. Press the seam allowances toward the borders. Outer borders, frame the quilt. Homebody – I’ll probably use Kathmandu Aran 100 or Cascade Eco Wool. Nicole’s quilt is gorgeous! Mr. Knott’s Neighborhood quilt photo via Diane Knott. This is the perfect time to use up leftover fabrics or pieces of blocks from the center of the quilt. Multiple borders. 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. There are two very good reasons to use borders of different sizes. 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. Not every border looks good on every quilt. I agree No borders would not work for me. A mitered corner is stitched at a 45-degree angle to the sides of the quilt.Figure 1: A plain border can have squared … When putting in fractions to the calculator such as ¾″ use .75, ½″ use .5, ¼″ use .25, ⅛″ use .125 and so on. About as much as the bell bottom pants I see back in fashion, again. I really love the way it looks with the 8 borders, and it doe look naked w/ o any. Micki. This is the drawing for Nicole’s quilt and it has 8 borders and to my eye, that’s what fits perfectly. The last time I was debating borders for Nicole’s quilts, someone mentioned that “modern quilts” are leaning towards having no borders. I learn so much. Same goes for adding multiple borders to one quilt. You are a very talented lady. I see we are finishing up the February quotation weekend. I plan to put 3 borders with contrasting 1” sashing in between. Quilting borders poses some unique challenges. Hi everyone! Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Cut 2 strips the width of the quilt plus twice the border width and 2″ inches extra and 2 strips the length of the quilt plus twice the border width and 2″ inches extra. Well said. Seems like it would be a lot easier than getting the calculator out. 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. Add a touch of country charm to your home with The Way Home Quilt. 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! The overall finished width of the border should not be larger than one quilt block. Your borders do add so much to the overall quilt. You can add pieced borders to YOUR quilts! I think it is so funny that people question how you do your quilts. Squint to blur (or as we call it, “fuzz”) your vision. November 6, 2014 By Diane Knott & filed under Quilting Blog. Rattlesnake – I need this to remind me that I survived living in the wilds of Texas for 9 years. when you make mine…. Seriously. Started November, 2017, Persistence is Key – 1/3 done. After I add the borders, I will be quilting the top. I don’t have an EQ and I don’t think I. No need to create more math for yourself, just repeat the numbers from the blocks. 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. The next stage will be basting the quilt top to the wadding and backing fabric and then quilting through the layers. Some quilts are perfect without a border and some need a border or two. See more ideas about quilt border, quilt boarders, quilt patterns. Started October 10, 2020. All borders added together can be the same size as the blocks if you want a good balance. but i was way to afraid to try. A middle border can divide very simple inner and outer borders. Lucky Nicole! For multiple borders, sew strips together first and attach to quilt as one unit. The Weekender – Not sure about yarn for this one. You are the Queen of Borders. 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. I guess “naked” is the right term.. Mariechen – Using Madelinetosh Longrider in Raspberry Cordial. It is gorgeous. Resources They can also be squares which you fussy cut so that a special motif, like a flower, is centered in each square. To decide how wide to make a border, begin with your finished block size. Learn new craft techniques and tips from the experts. Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt photo via Diane Knott. Anywhere. This article will explain how to make quilt borders. Enter in your email and password to create a FREE account. Kudos to you! Compost Piles quilt photo via Diane Knott. Inner borders, or the first border that is next to the blocks, serve the purpose of stopping the design. By the end of piecing a quilt, I am tired of working on it! A width that is a multiple of the block size is the most visually balanced. Your quilt top is complete. 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. . I’ll have to contemplate more – and learn how to use my EQ program! Two seams will nest together, the border to quilt seam and the border to border seam. But if you choose a different fabric, remember that it will add another design element whether you want it to or not. Mi Casa Wrap – Not much done. And, here it is without borders at all.  To me, it just looks naked .. like a picture on the wall with no frame. My borders depend on the quilt. Quilt finishes to approximately 47" x 66½". 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. Additional borders, or middle borders, can really add a sparkle. bottom edges of the quilt top, matching the center marks and ends, and easing as necessary. Once the blocks have been sewn together, the quilt top is almost finished. 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. To fit the quilt to the bed While you don't see it as often today, earlier quilters frequently used different sized borders so that the quilt would fit the bed. So what is so modern about that? Learn how to create easy quilt borders for your quilting patterns. Other times, borders were omitted from some of the sides because they wouldn't be seen. This kit includes the pattern, all top fabrics to complete the quilt including the panel, borders, and binding. Mark centers. Started February 10, 2020, Match & Move – Over halfway done. If the blocks have 2″ squares, or 3″ triangles, repeat those. On the subject of modern quilts, I see many vintage quilts made in the 30s were made without borders. I love the way it turned out. Nov 6, 2020 - Explore Elaine Brumbaugh's board "Quilt Border Ideas", followed by 140 people on Pinterest. The first border is often a narrow one that is a contrast to the blocks themselves. The problem I see with the “Modern” quilt having no borders is that many of them have very little piecing. Started September 15, 2020, Avalance – About 1/3 done. This allows the blocks to be contained. How to Add Quilt Borders. A little appliqué in the border can go a long way. This is flat. Started December, 2019, Itatiaia Cocoon – Not much Done. So many times I’ve heard quilters express a desire to make their quilt larger and someone always suggests, “Slap a border on that and call it done!” We all know it’s not that simple. How could anyone have the nerve to preach to you about ‘modern borderless quilts’? As a general rule of thumb, a small wall hanging should have a border of less than 6" while a king-size quilt can handle a 12" to 14" border. When Fall Leaves quilt photo via Diane Knott. Let's walk through the steps. It’s not stressful if you just take it one step at a time. The good news is . Arkansas River Pullover – 1/3 done. On that note and I know you’ve told us all before, but what quilt making program do you use? Sewing Multiple Mitered Borders to a Quilt If you use multiple mitered borders, sew all of the strips for each side together lengthwise. 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! Once you have sewn together the blocks that you so carefully pieced and made from your favorite fabrics, you might think your work is done, only to realize, you have more decisions to make! When you come up short in the overall dimensions of a pieced quilt, add wide borders to gain a few inches. Started November, 2019. Any of the other combinations works well. Use a size or shape that was used in the blocks. Remember, the blocks are the star of the quilt, not the border. I also think that it has to be harder to bind a borderless quilt. Love your quilt with the borders. I love the look of multiple borders! When sewing on multiple borders as a strip set you must miter the corners or you can stop them with a border cornerstone. 1. Judy, you are definitely fantastic with borders! Started March, 2019. I would guess that adding quilt borders is not the favorite part finishing a quilt for most quilters. While binding is not technically a border, it’s important to choose one carefully. This border is separated from the blocks by the inner border, so it can easily repeat what’s in the blocks without interrupting the design of the blocks. Width of borders needed to make the width of the quilt 44 inches. Love the finished quilt! Just a NOTE: if you have multiple fabrics in your border, make "border fabric" first before joining the borders to the quilt. =), I am a border sort of gal. I have been discussing this with someone doing a presentation at QuiltCon. I was given this top and asked to put on two additional borders – a 4″ black border, and a 10″ red print border. Some times we add multiple borders. And lately have been using a few pieced ones. Some easy-to-follow directions are listed below: first, we explain how Liz would add borders to the quilt shown above in the Love of Quilting preview; then, a second example shows how to adapt the math to a different set of measurements.If you’re interested in making Liz’s LeMoyne Star quilt, the Love of Quilting May/June 2015 issue offers … In the second border, they are pieced 9-patch blocks. Miter border corners when an angled seam complements the overall design of the quilt. When deciding which size to make borders, think of the mat around framed artwork. Thanks for sharing, I don’t have EQ so it is great to see it done wth all the options. Adding an applique border to a pieced quilt … Metropolis – Using Madelinetosh Chunky in Curiosity. If this were “throw size,” I would probably pick an option with fewer borders. If there is more than 1/2” difference, square the top again, or look for problems in the piecing that need to be fixed before adding the border. I do not like the one without borders. i'm kicking myself. But in this case I can see that it makes a lovely addition to a quilt. 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. Jun 12, 2013 - for years i was afraid of mitered corners. Take your design ideas from the quilt blocks. Borders do the same things for quilts. Pretty sure I have yarn for this. Sharie. I love borders and if not lazy I add lots. The second and third borders on this quilt have cornerstones. Started February, 2015, Brickless – Not much done. A middle border can divide very simple inner and outer borders. 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. when making your quilts, you can use 1 or 2 or 10 borders . A warm, quaint panel features rural towns with some farm life. Sign up for the Premium Membership and get access to our best Craftsy videos and projects. Borders should be in proportion to the size of the finished quilt. LOL I know you aren’t! Sometimes a quilt will have just one border, and other times a quilt will have multiple borders of different widths. Now here is the beauty of this process! Mitered borders may look pretty scary, but really, they're pretty easy. Check out our quilting tutorials to find out how to add simple, attractive borders to your quilts. In this case, you would measure the center of the quilt in BOTH directions, without sewing on the first set of borders. If you don't miter you end up with your strip set extending all the way out to the edge of the quilt instead of each color in the strip turning the corner at a 90 degree angle. Did accomplish a few things, that is always good! Or add the appliqué to the center of the borders, or just two corners and see what happens. We did one on border and it had so many I’d thought I never see a quilt with that many borders! Wide borders are a perfect place to showcase applique work. Measure center of quilt, top to bo!om. Determine the best width for your border. Even if you are piecing this border, it should complement, not distract from the blocks. The dilemma is not new…To add borders to the quilt or not add borders, that is the question! I would not have been able to visulize it so glad you put it out there to look at and ponder. So you really want the quilting to be right. I mostly add borders to my quilts. whatever makes you happy. I’m really thinking of getting one. 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