Borders

I love quilts with borders. For me, borders add a frame to wall quilts and add the perfect finishing touch to traditional bed quilts.

On this page, you will find a variety of styles and sizes to fit almost any need. Take some time to look through all of the choices and see what will complement the style of quilt you are ready to quilt.

Most have separate corner patterns. Others can be used in a butted, or log cabin style set up. There are also instructions on some for mitering or cropping the pattern so that it will turn the corner smoothly.

Enjoy,
Anita

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Leaf and Feather Double Border and Corner
Full border pattern is 8" x 82" or 8" x 98" when corners are included
Spool Border 1
​3 1/4" x 13"
Spool Border 2
3 1/4" x 14"
Spool Borders can be used as border or E2E
Bars and Bubbles Border and Corner  Default size 6" H
Braided Feathers and Corner Default size 8" H
Deco Bars and Bubbles Default size 7" H
Deco Curls Border and Corner Default size 10" H
Please note: This corner pattern has a no-sew line from the corner to help position it correctly. It also does not connect to the border pattern to stitch continuously. Set the corner patterns first, then add border patterns to fit and fill the length of the border. The left side border pattern is shown to demo placement, but it will be too long to stitch between the bars. You will need to turn the quilt to quilt the two side borders.
I thought this border worked especially well with the monster truck motifs in this quilt.
Deco Spools Border and Corner Default size 6" H
Please note: This corner pattern does not connect to the border pattern to stitch continuously.
​Set the corner patterns first, then add border patterns to fit and fill the length of the border. Set the sew order to stitch all of the patterns continuously.
Filigree Border and Corner Default size 12" H
The next four borders can be used in wide borders. Or, use Apply to position the P2P patterns along the seam line between a narrow border and a wide outer border at the same time. Size the small motif to fit the inner border. Larger motif can be cropped along the binding edge to fit the quilt.
Double Border with Diamonds Default size 9" H  
If Diamond is sized to 2", Leaf is 10"
Olive and Leaf Border and Corner  Default size 12" H  Olive 2", Leaf 10"
Ripples and Curl Swag Default size 12" H  Swag 2", Ripples 10"
Ripples and Star Swag
These patterns fill part or most of a border and would
look beautiful with a Fill Border pattern behind them.
Rope Swag Border with Fill Border Triple Line Diagonal behind it.
Rope Swag Border and Corner    Default size 6" H 
Diamond Swag Border and Corner  Default 6" H   
Pearl Swag Border and Corner Default size 6" H
Channel Swag with Beads Border and Corner Default size 6" H
Skinny Swag Border and Corner Default size 3" H
Tear Drop Swag Border and Corner Default size 4 3/4" H
Pleated Swag and Tassel Border and Corner Default size 4 3/4" H
Formal Swag with Leaves Border and Corner Default size 6" H
Swag with Pearls Border
and 2 Corners

Default size 10" H
There are two corner options with this border,
for slightly different looks.
The edge of the quilt could be left straight,
or it could be trimmed to follow the shape
of the quilting lines.
Here are some Border Patterns that hug the seam line.
Choose any Fill Border pattern to fill the background space.
Clamshell Border

Default size 4 1/2" H
Example of the Clamshell Border with
Fill Border Dew Drops Curved behind it.
Arches Border

Default size 3 1/2" H
Example of the Arches Border with
Fill Border Mirrored 2 behind it.
Triangle Channel with Swirls Border

Default size 6 1/2" H
Example of the Triangle Channel
with Swirls Border with
Fill Border Modern Lines behind it.
Border patterns that run along the center of the border
space can use a Fill Border pattern above and below.
Feather Quill Border and Corner Default size 6" H
Note: because of the stitching path 
of this corner pattern, 
it will not endsnap to both borders. 
Simply position the patterns close together 
and CS will continue to stitch.
Example of the Feather Quill Border with Fill Border Diamonds behind it.
Diamond and Flower Border and Corner Default size 11" H
Note: because of the stitching path of this corner pattern, it will not endsnap to both borders. Simply position the patterns close together and CS will continue to stitch.
Example of the Diamond and Flower Borderwith Fill Border Modern Lines behind it.
These Border patterns are designed to fit the full height of a border.
New Fan Border Default size 4" H
Here's a Modern take on the Baptist Fan pattern. Crop the beginning and end of the borders,as you like, to fit the corners.
Oyster Shell Border and Corner
Default size 6" H
Crystal Border and Corner Default size 5" H
Drop Leaf Border and Corner Default size 5" H
Loop and Daisy Border with 2 Corners Default size 6" H
Corner with Motif
​to the outside
Corner with motif
​to the inside
Shield Swag, Filled, Border and Corner Default size 5" H
Note: because of the complexity of this corner pattern, it will endsnap to only one border. Simply position the patterns close together and CS will continue to stitch.
Patterns for Flying Geese Borders

Here are patterns to fit Flying Geese patchwork. The first 4 are Goose only,
the next 5 include a background pattern, and the last 2 pictures are examples of
Geese with Joyce Lundrigan's HST in the backgrounds.
Flying Geese Feather
Flying Geese Bud
Flying Geese Feather and Swirl
Flying Geese Feather and Pearl
Flying Geese Bud
and Ribbed Background
Flying Geese Feather and Ribbon
Flying Geese Feather and Swirls
Flying Geese Feather
and Pearl with Lines
Flying Geese Ribbed with Bubbles
Add a different background to Flying Geese
with any P2P Triangles
P2P Flying Geese in a Dutchman's Puzzle block
Background is P2P for Patchwork - Leaves
Borders that make their own corners
African Leaf Default size 4" H
 Bud and Leaf Border 
Default size 3" H
Blocks Border 
Simple Leaf and Flower Borders
 Cabbage Rose Border and Corner 
Default size 4" H
Ivy Vine Border and Corner Default size 4 3/4" H
Ivy and Berries Border and Corner Suggested size 6" H
Holly Border and Corner Default size 4" H
Sweet William Border and Corner Default size 5" H
Heart Vine Border and Corner Default size 4" H
Oak Leaf Border Default size 6" H
Complex Floral Borders
Sunflower Border and Corner Default size 9" H
Sunflower Leaf Border
Default size 6" H
Daisy Border and Corner Default size 7 1/2" H
Daisy Border Straight
Suggested size 6" H
Daisy Sash Default size 3" H
Daisy Sash Double Default size 3" H
Daisy Sash Triple Default size 3" H
Wildflower Border and Corner Default size 8 1/2" H
Retro Flower Border and Corner Default size 6 3/4" H
Fern Border and Corner  Suggested size 8 - 10" H
Cables and Swags
Star Cable Border and Corner
Suggested size 4 - 6" H
Almond Cable  Suggested size 8 - 10" H
Almond Cable Border, Corner and End, Set of Three
Almond Cable Corner
Almond Cable Border
Almond Cable End
Border and End finish like this
Swag and Feather Plume Suggested size 8 - 10" H
Corner Plume
Swag
Swag Ruffled
Geometrics
Double Spiral Border and Corner Suggested size 4 - 6" H
P2P Swirl Border Suggested size 4 - 6" H
Hoopty Border 
​Suggested size 6 - 10" H
Note: pattern is asymmetrical. To make the beginning and the end of the border repeats the same, use Divide to remove the single hoop on the end.  Travel stitches run in the border seam or the binding edge.
Border repeats
Divide to remove single hoop.
Double hoop on both ends.
  Cathedral Arch Border  
Suggested size 2 - 4" H
Cathedral Arch works well as a narrow
stop border between custom quilted
blocks and a wide outer border.
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