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Quilt Borders the EZ® Way!
by Sharon Hultgren

Pieced borders add a very special touch to a quilt top. EZ® Quilting tools make it a snap to do. Measure the quilt to determine the length of the pieced border. Determine the number of units needed to create the border. Pick your favorite from the suggestions below or create your own using your favorite EZ® tool!

Border Ideas:

Border 1
Using 3" strips laid right side together (a light and a dark - this is also a great way to use up scraps) cut half square triangles. DO NOT SEPARATE THE CUT TRIANGLES. They are ready to sew! Sew together as illustrated.
Note: Use light and dark or medium fabrics.
Easy Angle Tutorial		 Illustration 1
See Sample
Border 2
Place 3" strips right side together (medium and dark fabrics) and using the Easy Angle™ cut quadrilateral shape with 6 1/2" base. From a 4" strip of light fabric cut triangles. Stitch light triangles to short side of quadrilaterals. Join as shown in illustration to create the scrolling ribbon.
Note: Use light, medium and dark fabrics.
Easy Angle Tutorial		 Illustration 2
See Sample
Border 3
Place 3" strips right sides together and cut quadrilateral with 6 1/2" base. Begin by sewing the straight side of one quadrilateral to the longer "bottom" of contrasting quadrilateral (see illustration). Alternating fabrics, sew quadrilateral together as illustrated.
Note: Use assorted fabrics.
Easy Angle Tutorial		 Illustration 3
See Sample
Border 4
Cut 3" squares from assorted prints and triangles from a 3" strip of background fabric. Assemble as shown.
Note: Use assorted prints and background fabric.
Easy Angle Tutorial
Illustration 4
See Sample

FlexDesign Rule™
The FlexDesign Rule™ is a wonderful way to create an unusual border. Follow these easy steps.
  1. Quilt as desired.
  2. Bend the ruler into whatever shape pleases you and works with your quilt.
  3. Trace the design on your border but DO NOT CUT.Flex Design Rule illustration 1
  4. Sew single fold binding to the marked line (single fold will be easier to sew on curves and dips).
  5. Trim the seam allowance.
  6. Fold binding to back of quilt and slip stitch in place.
For quilts using these techniques go to:
On the Web Wall Hanging
Pam's Pumpkins Table runner
Anything Goes Quilt


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