HELP!! Borders??? EASIEST FANCY BORDERS FOR ANY QUILT!!!

[@SoumyaRShenoy]

Donna's my first quilting teacher. Discovered her during the pandemic. Her videos helped me sail through the blues. I remember telling my partner that if we are ever in the US, we are not returning without visiting her shop - a pilgrimage of sorts! ❤

[@MaryFitzgerald-q7l]

Sadly, her shop is online only. I was planning to drop in this summer, and found out they are not open to the public. I found this out by reading the ‘OurStory’ portion of their webpage.😪

[@JesusisKing222]

I've decided that watching Donna's tutorials, is the next best thing to having a private quilting lesson in my own home!

[@janetclark8754]

i totally agree with you!

[@suzannemazzola2093]

For sure!

[@alisonlee4723]

Absolutely perfectly said !!

[@teresacomin8626]

@@suzannemazzola2093 qàà

[@rlpat88]

Yes! I think Donna’s are the best on KZbin! Everything is so clearly explained and her finished quilts are always spectacular.

[@rogerburton4462]

I don’t know about all y’all but I wished there were more border tutorials. This is great!

[@AnneTrenary]

I also wish their were more Border tutorials that are clear and not just a tad-bit showing. I have also learned a lot from watching Donna's tutorial. The only thing I don't like no matter who's tutorials is scrappy or tiny blocks. I donate all my scraps to our local Church Ladies that make quilts only for kids in need.

[@bjsmith1575]

I’m in awe at your ability to transfer your vast knowledge to us… in such any easy, understandable and practical manner… so comfortable and I “USE” your techniques… thank you so much

[@marijkeschellenbach2680]

I can't believe how much I have learned from watching this tutorial! Donna, you are such a great teacher and so inspiring as well. No more boring borders for me!

[@kitevans7558]

I'm 76 and I've hand quilted for years. I absolutely love watching these videos because I realize I'm not a failure. Donna presents the help I needed and is a blessing.

[@nikolas4633]

I'm pretty new in quilting but Iove your Videos so much! So many tricks and advices. You are such a good teacher! I watch your videos and think "oh that's not so difficult, I can do this as well! " Thank you so much for your passion. You make quilting so much easier and available for everyone. Greetings from Germany! ❤

[@micheletanis9973]

I love how you sew one triangle, press, and then show the rest of the finish triangles next to them finished. Not wasting time showing each one being sewed. Ty

[@kerriparker269]

I enjoy watching these videos !The instructions are clear and the close ups make it easier to understand which is huge! Donna is easy to listen to.

[@joydavis3089]

Thanks so much for all the great instructions

[@little1942]

The only problem with your video’s is that they end! Then I have to wait until you upload another one. Lol. Seriously though, I do love you videos. They are packed full of usable information without a lot of distractions. I always learn something from them. This one on pieced borders was excellent! Thanks for all the inspiration!

[@trishwinstead28]

Little 1 - you captured my feelings perfectly! Thanks

[@carolweber573]

I agree!!

[@mrruggles7587]

I agree but I am not fond of the background music that's in all the videos--it is distracting

[@myronmitchell1791]

@@mrruggles7587 There's nothing wrong with the BKground Music,...You can barely her it 😌

[@shirleygrover1096]

Yes I enjoy the tutorials it makes sense to me

[@Cynthia2v]

Thank you for this tutorial, it makes so much sense, but you figured it out for us! Welcome to the silver sisterhood, your hair is lovely, and you will love the easy upkeep!

[@maryannblom9075]

No matter how many videos I watch I always appreciate the reminders of where the bias is running on the block.

[@sherrymccurdy1785]

She’s the absolute best teacher I have seen and I’ve seen a lot in my 64 years.

[@randiegriffin6425]

Love watching Donna tutorials. Trying to watch all of them. I could watch all day. She can make sewing machine sing.

[@starrrozmiarek3322]

That quilt top was already gorgeous, but that border MADE the quilt. Donna you are so talented, thank you for sharing your skills! 😊 ❤️

[@trishwinstead28]

I think it is gorgeous also. I went to Jordan Fabrics to check and, as I thought, this is one of Matt Jordan's amazing Hand-Cuts. Donna is such a great instructor and Matt has the most fabulous eye for color combining. I have heard Donna say that purple and green combinations are a favorite for her. Me, too! Matt is also fabulously accurate in his cutting. This Log Cabin quilt, not including any borders or backing, is made from two (2) of the Pre-Cut 12 Block Log Cabin Quilt Kits called Garden Gathering. I can highly recommend Matt's Pre-cut kits because they are wonderful and really fast to sew. Here is a link to the kit - jordanfabrics.com/collections/matts-hand-cuts/products/hoffman-batiks-pre-cut-12-block-log-cabin-quilt-kit-garden-gathering

[@trishwinstead28]

Link to kit - jordanfabrics.com/collections/matts-hand-cuts/products/hoffman-batiks-pre-cut-12-block-log-cabin-quilt-kit-garden-gathering

[@amdupreez2188]

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[@tinacmommens5459]

I agree!!

[@tinacmommens5459]

The kit isn't available any longer.😞

[@GuylaKennedy]

You make thing make sense!

[@jolenebethke8975]

My grandmother told me that quilting, done right, is as much about ironing as it is about sewing. You make that point so clear in your wonderful tutorials!

[@lindasimpson2383]

Yes, and knowing the difference between ironing and pressing is important too.

[@little1942]

Your grandma was a smart lady! Of all the crafting as my Nana got into, quilting wasn’t one of them. I had to learn on my own. No KZbin or Facebook back then. It’s amazing my first quilt came out as good as it did! Lol. I have learned much from Donna in the last two years that I found her videos! I thank G-d for her and a few others that I watch.

[@jolenebethke8975]

Linda Simpson:. My grandmother made that exact point while teaching me the difference.

[@melyndatowsley2567]

This is one of the best videos ever!

[@dlcarlson1959]

Donna must feel like a kid in a candy store making her quilts … she can go to the shelf and always get the exact color she needs. Would love to visit the store some time. Last I heard it was only online sales. Such a great teacher. Love her. ❤❤

[@annhamman5096]

Lots of good reminders! It's been several years for all this. Thank you.

[@sheilajoyforones5493]

The way you explain everything makes quilting sounds very easy to do.

[@marjorielappenbush7557]

Excellent teacher

[@graciemaca6996]

I can't praise you enough for your informative videos! Whether someone is a seasoned quilter looking for new ideas or someone new to quilting, your videos are self-explanatory. You make it look so easy! Thanks so much! I just love that green & purple batik log cabin quilt top!

[@gloriakillingsworth8499]

Love watching your videos. Learn something new everytime.

[@dirtycooky2787]

Thank you Donna! I listen to you for hours while I work (and watch when I can) I have learned soooo much and can't wait to have some time to make all these beautiful patterns!

[@damaryssalguero9504]

Nice job! Well explain dear ❤

[@sabrinasalcedo2530]

You make it look so easy and it gives me confidence I can make these.

[@andreaprice6717]

Right? It all looks so complicated until I see Donna's tutorial. Magic Donna is!

[@sandan2358]

The purple 2” binding fabric is gorgeous!

[@momof2641]

I love the border you chose to add to your quilt, it looks like little gemstones popping out. It’s a gorgeous piece ❤️

[@damaryssalguero9504]

I like I love it 🥰

[@diansmith7817]

Not only are you an exceptional quilter, your method of teaching is fantastic. I always enjoy your videos. This one has been saved to my file. Love it!

[@KarenGreene51]

Once again Donna you hit it out of the park.

[@PerveenAtkher]

Best easy beautiful

[@dianefowler8357]

Donna thanks so much for all your tutorials. I love how you teach.

[@jackieyaklin3059]

I spend a good deal of my day with my computer. And sewing. I'm spontaneous and usually work without a pattern. Your tutorials provide knowledge I use in my projects. Thank you for being straightforward, friendly, and practical.

[@NoFear69262]

Donna Jordan is helping to get me through this pandemic. This woman is brilliant in her artistry and craft. ♥️

[@alysonsneyd3401]

THANK YOU, Donna! Great tutorial!

[@momof2641]

I absolutely love all your videos! Most people I know binge watch videos on Netflix but I binge watch all your videos on KZbin. Oh, plus I’ll rewatch them several times 😂 I’m excited to attempt making a quilt but I’m not quite there yet, I’ve got a ton to learn yet. Quilling is expensive so that stands in the way too, I use old clothing to practice sewing with. Thank you for giving us all so much information and entertainment.😊 Love and prayers from Delaware ❤️🙏

[@loriramseier8290]

Sometimes you just have to dive in. I took the plunge when I was 30. I never to home-ec and taught myself on a basic machine I got on a close out sale. I read the manual and crossed my fingers! Using old clothes is exactly how quilting was originally done. Start with a beginner pattern. Donna has some or you can find lots of them online. Good luck!

[@trishwinstead28]

I love using old clothing for sewing. Donna has well over 100 free patterns at jordanfabrics.com/pages/free-patterns-thumbnails You could keep pulling your clothing fabrics together with a plan to create something beautiful from one of the patterns. Since there are table runner, pillow, totes and other patterns there, you could start with something small. I like doing that because you can learn so much from it and it gives you an idea what kind of space, time, fabric, batting, backing and more that is needed for a big quilt. I think there is probably a tutorial for every free pattern. If you choose a pattern, search KZbin with the words Jordan Fabrics + the name of that pattern. Enjoy!

[@momof2641]

@@trishwinstead28 that’s what I was thinking too. I’m going in for my 3rd heart surgery in a year the day before Thanksgiving. I wish I had the time and supplies to make something for my kids. I’ve watched every video Donna has at least once and I think there’s enough stuff I could handle on a regular machine. I’d love to have a quilt to have on my bed, something bright and cheerful since I spend most of my time there. She’s really awesome at breaking down the steps ❤️

[@momof2641]

@@loriramseier8290 I love using some of my favorite shirts to repurpose them into something new ❤️

[@sharonleeirvin3320]

love this video you made it look easy thank you

[@martafeliciano1753]

Watching this video while sipping a cup of coffee, mood: relaxing 😎

[@MeanaBeana391]

.....and Me with a cup of tea!

[@lynnharrell9598]

I have lemonade. 🙂

[@suzannemazzola2093]

Cup of hot tea!

[@anne-christinemarcou4481]

SUPERB JOB!!💐

[@anethawylie4357]

I love your tutorials. They are just wonderful.

[@FayeWeaver-tx1mw]

Donna, your videos are always helpful. I learn something with each one. Therefore, you are my "go to" person! Thank you so much! :)

[@pamhart4994]

This was a much needed tutorial for me. Thank you Donna, you are an awesome Teacher!

[@sandyrowland8604]

Love your videos

[@cathynuytten798]

I’ve watched this video countless times when I nee a fun border! I have it saved so I will never loose it. I hope you do another one soon!

[@katiegorman2861]

thank for your Tutorials! They are so help and your enthusiasum for quilting is contagious. I have learn so much for your videos.

[@kathyz3272]

You’re such a gifted teacher!!! Always love your tutorials and your quilts!

[@jackierudd2010]

What a brilliant tutorial, Thankyou for sharing your inspirational talent 😊

[@shelleythomas1811]

I ordered that precut log cabin. I’m a new by so this will be my second quilt. Expecting to go on lock down again in Oklahoma as our COVID numbers are rising again. I will have no excuse not to sew a quilt, super excited. I love love your tutorials. Thanks Donna!!!

[@melissamalone693]

I am in Oklahoma as well. It is scary how high the numbers are here. Stay safe!

[@ksharpe8137]

Same here in Alabama 😷 I’m thinking about ordering the log cabin kit. And, I know if Matt cut them they will be perfect.

[@mariamcmahon8249]

I'm here in Oklahoma, too, and was just diagnosed today. Was getting my dose of inspiration from Ms Donna and trying to find that kitten panel from the giveaway quilt. It makes me smile...would love to make one like that! You all take care!

[@trishwinstead28]

@@mariamcmahon8249 Please take care of yourself! Check the info on Vitamin D

[@shagler9427]

Wow you are so awesome

[@jayedewan3040]

WOW, Now that does make it easier. Thank you, I'll be adding these in the future for sure.

[@dianebradley1470]

Matt and Donna I just loves ur videos on lovs uins

[@tessbell5809]

Thank you Donna, you are a fabulous Tutor!

[@strawberryemery]

Love these videos! Would you consider doing a tutorial on how to use up striped fabric? I noticed you avoid them when opening up fat quarters in previous tutorials.

[@little1942]

Striped fabrics make a really neat binding, especially when it’s on the bias and wraps around the quilt like a candy cane. Also, with a bit of planning and careful and precise cutting, they make nice square in square and flying geese units. They can also make nice (and quick) mitered borders. It usually requires extra yardage for all these purposes (which is why she often sets them aside from precut bundles), but it does make a really nice affect in a quilt when used. I too, would like to see what else she would come up with. Donna has a fantastic eye for color and creative use for fabrics. I’m always amazed by her creativity, even when using someone else’s patterns.

[@fionajenkins5047]

100% agree with the previous lady. Donna is an expert at her craft. I am going to add the diagonal border to a shadow quilt I am doing . Let’s see how it turns out.🤞🏻😍

[@patiedwards389]

Thank you, thank you for your straight-forward, well-explained and perfectly filmed videos! I am learning a lot. I see now what I was doing wrong with my borders. Thank you again-

[@quiltergirl62]

I love watching your tutorials on how to make particular quilts but I watched your border tutorial today and was astonished at how easy it seems to make those borders. Can you do some more border tutorials on how to do more advanced borders? I would particularly like one on a flying geese border. Thanks for your consideration and for making these excellent videos.

[@jordanfabrics8380]

I'll see what I can do!

[@monikaczachor7538]

It is pleasure to watch your videos!

[@joane8651]

The log cabin quilt just popped with that border, thank you for taking the time to explain these ideas.

[@Emg2463]

Love the colors on that quilt !

[@cathywestholt5324]

Those are all so beautiful. I love the colors in the quilt. A couple of those looked pretty tricky until you demonstrated how to do it. You are such a good teacher. You make things so clear and build such confidence! ❤

[@kimabbs920]

This was super helpful as I always struggle to find easy borders! Thanks!

[@lindasteller]

I love all of your videos, Donna, but this one is so packed full of fun and useful information. Keep on rocking' it, and we look forward to coming to visit your shop when it is safe to do so again.

[@blackkatukulele6968]

You are such a wonderful teacher. Thank you so much.

[@kristiwing2121]

Thank you so much for this tutorial!

[@Stoffmonster467]

Yes, good advices.

[@Prakashmenon-ud8rf]

Dear Donna.. First of all I have to thank you and your husband for my quilt work. I am Prakash Menon from south India. I have been watching your tutorials quite often. Imagine me, a man of 75 years old fellow recently made nice burgoolrset type rainbow colors guilt with the help of your lessons. Yesterday I started a second one of your diamond box with black and white boxes. I like, the way you explain and the giving enormous motivation for the beginners highly appreciated. I wish you and your entire family lots and lots success and happiness.

[@shirleyhuff1284]

Donna, I love the diamond look border you made. My favorite of all of them. This video made me want to get quilting. I've had one pinned for a couple of months. Thanks for the inspiration, I'm on it today.

[@miafish9010]

You make it look so easy. GORGEOUS quilt and I love all the borders.

[@lthornb1]

I can't thank you enough for teaching this. I needed this for a quilt I'm working on. You are an exceptional teacher and artist. I appreciate your talents and generosity. xoxo

[@chrisdollery5166]

Thank you Donna for a great tutorial ,such unique border Ideas, I am trying to get Ideas for a science quilt I am making for my grandson. Thanks again Donna, love how you make complicated designs so easy to try.

[@joycemckinnies694]

I have watched many, many tutorials of Donna's and this is by far this most helpful one I have seen! I am always wondering what to do to make borders interesting. Please do more!!!

[@donnadelahanty9903]

Donna, you always amaze me with you talent! Thank you for sharing.

[@christinewestbrook3689]

Thank you, Donna! I always learn so much from you. I love these borders. I’m inspired!

[@ashlyhuot2609]

I enjoy watching Donna's Tutorials I may watch them over and over but afraid to venture out

[@barbaracastilla5794]

Loved this tutorial! Thank you so much, Donna. Your explanations and demonstration are always clear and the editing is just right. My quilting is ever-improving because of you.

[@ramlahjafri1045]

Hello Donna. I really like your tutorial on the border. Thank you for your time n your knowledge sharing it with us all. Ramlah from Thailand.

[@Angela-tr5zm]

The borders really give it a classy look! Thank you for the inspiration ❤

[@zormier2002]

Donna! You scare the crap out of me. You drive that sewing machine like it’s a Porche. Holy smokes you sew fast. 😂 I suppose after making so many quilts and things you aren’t nervous at all but wow I worry for your fingers. ❤ Love all your videos. Just awesome. Thank you so much

[@kimberlye2996]

Donna, this was perfect timing! I just finished the middle of my first quilt top and I have been trying to figure out the borders. I have leftover charm squares and now I know how to use them up to make a super cute border. I love your videos! I live in Portland and I was excited to find out that you are in Oregon too. When things get back to “normal”, I hope to visit your store.

[@debrawelch3962]

I have watched dozens. When I am watching the KZbin of Donna‘s tutorials on my smart TV, unfortunately there is no place to show that you like them or can give a thumbs up. Unless somebody knows a secret I do not know. But I love Donna‘s tutorials she is the best ever and I’ve watched tons of other instructors. She makes it down to earth which is what I need at my age

[@janesublett5272]

Oh my gosh, Donna, that is a beautiful border! Thanks so much for your excitement and excellent, simple instruction.

[@bonniebeal7816]

WOW!! Thank you! I had no idea that these borders would be that easy! Thank you Jordan Fabrics!

[@rebeccacamp6577]

Oh my gosh! This is so timely! And I love quarter square triangles.

[@shawnaweiss5407]

Such a fantastic video on borders! Thank you!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@suzannehummel3760]

Donna, thank you so much for the wonderful advice and samples of borders! I will save this one for sure!! Your tutorials are fabulous and I learn so much from you! Thank you!

[@colleenjohnson2829]

I’ve learn so much watching you quilt. It’s better than going to class

[@amadeus4313]

Oooh. I’m headed out for church, but I will be back because this is exactly what I need this morning

[@LoisMeikle-7878]

Love your easy method of adding borders…makes perfect sense.

[@sneezy1972]

The timing for this tutorial is perfect! I have a quilt I'm working on and I wanted to add something special on two of the borders (to make it king size). I've spent the last two days trying to come up with something that would look really good without being too time consuming. Thank you for this video!! It's a great help!!

[@pamkenniston2128]

So great to know i can measure & cut borders to width/length...so much easier than what i have been doing. Another great tutorial from the "queen of quilting" - thank you, Donna!❤

[@kristiemarsala2917]

Wow! I am always amazed by what you show! I’m still making your Christmas tree napkins! I have had requests!! Thanks again for filling my brain with new and exciting things! Love you guys and can’t wait till I can visit from 🇨🇦!!

[@trishwinstead28]

Let me know and I will go then as well. I adore the entire concept of Jordan Fabrics. Since I am dreaming, I will get a great hotel room and bring my portable craft room, shop/sew/shop/sew. Do you think we could rent time on those great tables!! LOL

[@racheldeborde8237]

I wish I could like this video every time I revisit it to learn your methods all over again. :) ThanQ, Donna.

[@annwilliams2075]

Love all these borders! 😍😍 I have used them as sashing too, especially the diamonds and the last border demonstrated. I put very narrow strips either side of the main piece then add the sashing to the quilt. 😊😊😊

[@trishwinstead28]

I loved all the borders, too. Your idea sounds great.

[@dominiquemusk773]

Love it

[@heatherclements2680]

Y'know, if you had lined up the strips so that you had a triangle of waste, you could join the triangle into a square and make a throw pillow, thus not wasting the fabric.

[@terristratton143]

Donna Jordan, you are just amazing, I throughly enjoy watching your videos as you make it look so easy and your quilts are so beautiful. I have a favor to ask, but I can you give me some ideas as to how to put panels together? I have several panels that I truly love but I don't have ideas for them as I'm a fairly new quilter. Not super new but new enough, lol. If you could find time to show me/us some ideas as to how to put panels together I would be so very grateful. Thank you Donna Jordan. Terri Stratton

[@zanyme53123]

Donna, one of the give away quilts has a striped border. Could you show how to add a striped border similar to that one?

[@louisebez5910]

You are the best! All your videos are beautiful and you are the perfect teacher!

[@m53goldsmith]

Wonderful tutorial, can we see a similar one regarding different styles of sashing, please?

[@jordanfabrics8380]

I'll see what we can do!

[@nan3rd]

@@jordanfabrics8380 If I wanted to make my diamonds bigger, how wide do I cut the sashing? You did 2 1-2” strips for the diamonds and 3 1/2” background sashing on both sides. If I cut my diamond strips 4” do I cut the background sashing strips 5”?