How to Make Easy Quilt Borders on a Quilt | Beginner Quilting Tutorial
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What You’ll Learn
- How to measure borders accurately through the quilt center
- Cutting guidelines for straight, even strips
- Attaching borders to avoid waves, stretching, or puckers
- Keeping your quilt top square after each border
Border Cutting Measurements Used
| Border | Cut Width |
|---|---|
| Inner border | 2″ |
| Middle border | 3.5″ |
| Large outer border | 5″ |
See the video for instructions on how to join border strips.
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Quick Tips for Flat, Square Borders
- Measure through the center of the quilt (length and width). Cut borders to that length, not to the edge measurement.
- Mark and pin quarter points on both quilt and border to distribute ease evenly.
- Press, don’t stretch after attaching each border; then trim and re-square.
- Attach borders in pairs (sides, then top/bottom) to maintain symmetry.
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