How Do I Machine Quilt a Border?
While the center of the quilt is focal point, the border acts as a frame. Once you have finished blocking the center, you will be ready to put on the border. Using a machine can make this go much faster. A sewing machine can also help keep stitch sizes identical, giving the quilt a professional look. The easiest border to add to your quilt will be a straight border, or simply creating a square that borders the block. When you feel more comfortable, there are many other ways to create intricate borders.
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Instructions
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Measure fabric and cut out strips in the dimensions that you want the border to be.
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Pin the strips to the sides of the quilt with the right sides facing each other.
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Thread and place the same color bobbin in your sewing machine.
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Use a walking foot to create a straight line, sewing the strips in place. Since you are allowing the machine to guide you, the feed dogs should be up.
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Pin the last two strips to the top and bottom of the quilt. Do not overlap the side borders.
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Sew the last two strips into place, including the small sections where the side and top and bottom strips meet.
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Tips & Warnings
Look at quilting magazines for inspiration.
If you want to add multiple borders, use the same steps for each border.
References
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