For a while, I’ve been wanting to set up a resource for borders, similar to what I have for the free patterns. Because it isn’t going to be step by step, but more of a reference,this may not be real helpful for a beginner quilter but hopefully, no one will stay a beginner quilter for long.
You may find my book, 60 Pieced Quilt Borders, quite helpful in figuring out how to make a pieced border work with your quilt. Consider this blog border resourc to be an extension of the book . . of sorts. There is a link on the left sidebar for ordering the book. I am no longer selling them direct. Please ask your local quilt shop for the book or, you may order it through the link on the sidebar.
60 Pieced Quilt Borders
Let’s take this block for example as to how this border resource will work.
Road to Llano Border
I will not give you the cutting instructions. Hopefully, you can see that there are three strips and if you want the border block to be 3″ finished, each strip needs to be 1″ finished. If you want the block to be 4-1/2″ finished, each strip needs to be 1-1/2″ finished.
Block diagrams, as shown above, will be provided, but with no cutting instructions and no measurements. You will be able to make your own borders any size that works for your quilt.
Also provided with be at least one example of the block used in a border, along with any pertinent information that I think might be helpful.
I’m currently going through some of my older designs to come up with some border ideas to share. Look for this to go up on the blog hopefully next week. I’ll do it similar to how I do free patterns. When I add a border, I’ll post it here as an individual post and that info will be added to the border resource page. A tab will be added at the menu bar at the top for ease in finding the border resource page.
Sound like this might be something you can use? I hope!
Debbie King says
Yes, I am very interseted. I purchased your 60 Pieced Quilt Borders book and look forward to piecing my next border. I’m still learning and have lots of room for suggestions and how-to advice. Thank you. Love reading your blogs daily.
Lavonna Campbell says
Yes, yes, yes! I love your idea for border resource materials. I purchased your 60 Pieced Quilt Borders, and it has been invaluable with it’s wealth of ideas. The information in it gave me the courage to design my own border for a quilt, and it fit and looked great! Love your blog, your recipes, and your chicken stories. I have chickens too (and of course quilt and eat)!
Betty Edwards says
Oh yes, anytime a resource is available it can only help! Even experienced quilters can learn new ways!
Hugs,
Betty
Natalie says
I’m just poking my head in the door to say “thanks!” You really do provide an ENORMOUS amount of quilting information. Sometimes it’s patterns, tips, QALs, or even just helping us all consider the options. But it must take a tremendous amount of forethought and planning – and that’s before to actually “make” something! So again, thank you Judy. This is so generous and kind of you and I know I sincerely all if your hard work! I love you (and Vince and the chickens!)!!!
Rebecca in SoCal says
Absolutely! (Helpful) I LOVE the idea of browsing border designs, and the idea of seeing them in use. I do have EQ, but there are so many choices it can be overwhelming.
Paradoxically, this also makes me want to order the book.:)
Laura Deaver says
Thank you! I love pieced borders – you are so generous to share your ideas with all of us.
AngieG9 says
Thank you so much Judy. Some day I’ll get the courage to try a pieced border, thanks to all your help. I’ve never done one before, but you make it look so easy, which of course I know it’s not. And maybe someday I’ll learn enough to design my own quilt. Note: I said “Some day”.
terri says
Yes, yes and yes. I love borders!
Jeanne in Ohio says
I think your pieced border resource idea is wonderful! I have your book and I will certainly use it the next time I use a pieced border. Thank you, too, for the feather quilt-along last year. I followed it and used what I learned from you recently. I was very happy with the way my quilt turned out!
Robin Sinn says
Thanks for sharing your borders ideas. A border resource tab is a great idea.
Carolyn says
How sweet of you! that is fabulous!
Linda Steller says
Yes! You are so very generous with your designs Judy. That pieced border book is just about the best one I’ve ever bought. I often get quilts from customers where they’ve just added the big old ‘slab of border’ to make a quilt the right size for their bed, and I think to myself, ‘if they’d had Judy’s book, they could have made this so much more interesting and pretty.’ A quilter/author in my area came out with a border book a few years ago. I stood in the quilt shop for about 20 minutes, perusing the pages, but for the life of me, I couldn’t find a decent border in the book. Your book, on the other hand, has great borders — and nice quilts to put them on!
Claire aka knitnkwilt says
Sounds like a great idea. I like doodling, but I also like browsing someone else’s doodles, and I especially appreciate variations on turning a corner with a border.
EagleKnits says
Thanks so much for sharing! The border resource is a great idea!
Mel Meister says
Yep! Sounds great! Added idea… EQ files for those of us who use it….. Only if you want to and have time though.
Mel Meister says
I meant EQ border files. I know you have other EQ files.
Dana Pelerin says
I have your book but have not tried any of the borders from fear of the unknown(LOL) I will definitely pull it back out as I love all of the borders you come up with. My fear was making them fit..Thanks for all your expertise and sharing with us. Dana
Susan says
Yep, works fine, and I will love it. What a nice addition to your book!