Best Borders!! All of the rules, tips and tricks to finish your quilt!

Cindi will share her best advice and the two “rules” for perfect borders on your quilt top. Lots of show and tell, and additional measuring information. This is also class 12 of the Row Sampler series!

[@carolmaccallum3366]

This is BEST discussion on borders I've ever heard! Cindy, you're a woman I will need to meet one day. Newly retired FNP, quilter/bagger......sister nurse. Thank you so much for all you do, your light is bright in the world.

[@sherylrawn3996]

You have taught me several things that have stressed about in the past. You have a clear voice and are a good teacher. I am so glad l found you on utube. Thank you.

[@rsplatt100]

My 88 year old neighbor, June taught me to quilt and I’m hooked. This is how she taught me to add a border; measure straight down the middle of the quilt and cut your border to the number you get. Sew on the borders and press. Them measure across the quilt at its center and cut your borders to that number

[@cherdobratz9637]

Thank you for the best border tutorial ever!

[@frankceo1]

Very educational and helpful! Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

[@Mammoo28]

This is the and I say THE most informative video I have ever watched bar none... I have always wondered how to get quilts square... I am84 yrs. old .. I hope younger gals know this before they are 84. thank you sooo much Cindi!!

[@janaaranda9042]

Your explanation on how to do borders with uneven quilts is amazing. I’ve worked in quilt shops, but I had to handle the money, so I never did really get a good instructions for doing a number of things with quilts. So I’m making one for my son-in-law and I’m so glad that I looked you up on my phone. I am now subscribed and want to thank you so much. I hope my borders come out great.

[@debveater2221]

She takes the time to explain and show and give the reasoning for each step. They are amazing at Fabric Patch.

[@dawnjohnson9341]

I'm very grateful I found this video this evening! It definitely saved me from a lot of frustration. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in such a way that even I can understand. At 65, I have taken up quilting and am thoroughly enjoying myself. I've watch many of videos on quilting techniques, and tips and tricks, but this is by far the best one! Thanks again! Many blessings to you!

[@TTGIFT]

I have been quilting fifty years and this how I do border measurements. Great video!❤

[@teritolbert3083]

I have sewed all my life .. I am concentrating on quilting now in my golden years💕 I have learned sooo much from you and your site. I am working on a special quilt for my grandson .. I have worked myself into such a puzzle, but I am determined to make his teeshirt quilt unlike none he’s ever seen. I have cut specifically … and bound each block (all different sizes🤦🏽‍♀️) and now I have a puzzle to figure out. You have helped me so much. Thank you

[@TheFabricPatch]

Sounds awesome!! You’ll have to show us when you’re done!!

[@suebean3873]

Those quilts are just beautiful especially the one😊 one at 14:02, amazing…love it.

[@paulasaenz3019]

It was a great video. I learned so much and you made it easy to follow. You've made so many beautiful quilts and I will be following you from now on. Your the best!! Thank you. Paula from Miami, Az

[@marlenesmithies7234]

Thank you. That was so helpful. (Love your top)

[@lisareed5669]

You are an amazing teacher. A natural.

[@denisepettit8534]

You just saved me from a real headache! I was planning a border for a 19" x 23" project with a go around and cut for my first project. Small it may have been fine but I would have been upset it was the quality I wanted. Thank you now when I get to my quilt I will be more confident. Also knowing you fixed the 9" border mistake shows all does not have to be lost. 👍and after this video is over I will be checking out your channel. Cindi I appreciate all the time and knowledge you put into this video.

[@Laura_Englund]

Such great information. Good teacher.

[@milestonewelsh]

Excellent class on borders, Cindi!! Thank you. I will use this!

[@elizabethburrell5151]

Love these videos! They are so informed and instructive!

[@naomivargas-peck9294]

Wonderful video. Have never done several borders on a quilt but now that I know how to do it properly I’ll give it a try. Thanks so much!

[@Biddybee]

Such a brilliant tutorial , thank you. And thank you too, for giving your time so generously.

[@NaomiC336]

That was the most helpful border tutorial ever. Thank you.

[@gaetanetheriault7877]

Thank you Cindy! This is the best video on borders I’ve seen so far! 🥰

[@marybradley168]

Thank you Cindi, this was very helpful. Take care, Mary

[@doreenmacgillivray3419]

Thank you for explaining borders so clearly and how to measure a bed to make a customized quilt! I enjoy watching all your videos. 👍

[@gracemcewan6253]

This was exactly the type of video I was looking for! So helpful to see all the photos of options. Thank you!

[@jannie690]

Found this site at the right time. Very easy to understand. Makes sense. Thank you

[@pennyw5050]

Thank you for sharing this. I have been trying to take classes and glad I found your group because you explain things and are extremely helpful!

[@bkdill51]

I really love how you are so open with your information and the reasons why it should be done that way. I have only been quilting for three years and just found you. Wonderful video and will be watching the rest of your videos. Thank you!

[@beckyray8746]

That was so easy to understand! Great tutorial. I’ve made quilts for years and I’ve learned something new.

[@nancysellnau575]

I was taught to measure through the middle for the border width and length. What are your thoughts on that ?

[@bethmurphy303]

So interesting! I am a “wing it” quilter and I always did the sew on the border and snip method without realizing that is what causes my quilts to be a little weird. Wow. Thanks. Guess I need a tape measure.

[@joyceromano9336]

Thanks much! Really clear explanation and great insights into how to "fix" design challenges with borders!

[@anjamaas7140]

Wauw! That is a whole science behind borders. Thank you sharing. Love from Holland💟

[@sewhappy16w]

I just discover you and I'm so glad I did. You are a wonderful instructor and so informative. Thank you very much!

[@marykubach1188]

This video was just what I needed. Thank you.

[@hortenciaduran6622]

So knowledgeable and willing to share that. Thank you for explaining everything so simply to understand.

[@melodicovington1667]

Excellent video and perfect timing for me as I prepare the borders for my quilt! Thank you for sharing great tips!!

[@kierstenridgway4634]

Thank you for making so much sense!! Totally worth the time to watch. I think I'll be watching it again to make it sink in. So helpful. I don't want all my work to end up disappointing.

[@Chris-gh3hg]

This was a terrific tutorial. I learned a lot. Thanks.

[@kimwalders8781]

Wow this is fantastic instructions. Thank You , Thank You , Thank You ! I never gave this any thought but I will from now on. This is awesome great information. Your the Best! 💕

[@Jenny40090]

Those quilts are amazingly beautiful ❤️❤️

[@galewhiteman2047]

Beautiful quilts. A lot of GREAT information! Thank you.

[@sandyp2485]

This was so very helpful. Often I will see quilt in a magazine that's a wall hanging or throw but I want a bed quilt. Now I know what to do when no option for making it larger and it's not easy to just add more blocks to make it a bed size. I will likely view this video again and make notes! Thank you so much for all the options and advice.

[@TheonlyLizHereld]

Your instructions solve the dilemma of “squaring up” a finished top that’s off a smidge+.. That has been a frustrating step that I simply just started to ignore. Great tips!

[@janiceconway5542]

Coping Borders!! First time I have ever heard of this and it is so timely thank you for this excellent video.

[@michele6708]

This is the best explanation I have ever seen of why this is an issue!

[@kathleenmccarthy1692]

FANTASTIC explanation from the longarm point of view. I'm new to longarming and now this TOTALLY explains what has happened to my recent quilt that I have on my longarm right now. Thank you for this video! :)

[@cindyc4089]

Thank you for thr great video I learned a lot. As usual your videos teach even seasoned quilters something new..

[@rhondak3901]

I learned so much watching this. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@lauraporter8591]

so glad i found you. you explain it all so clearly. now it makes it easy for me.

[@pamelagahan5601]

Thank you so much for explaining in great detail and easy to understand.

[@CarolCurler]

This is EXACTLY what I needed!!! Wow, thank you soooooo much!!!!!

[@chi2tan]

My first quilt I did the WRONG way. Gave it to my friend to hang up and it had huge waves, bothered me every time I saw it! After 4months of quilting and learning how to properly measure, cut and attatch borders, i took the quilt back. Ripped out the binding and borders. They were off by 1" both on short and long sides. After properly fixing it, it lays perfectly flat and I am so happy and proud of myself...and that's only 1 border! Cant imagine how bad it could get with more borders. Thank you for validating.

[@maureenberry]

I am so glad I watched this before attempting to put the borders onto my first ever quilt.... I'm now off to measure my pieced center. Thank for a very informative video :-)

[@conniehusband1365]

I love your tutorials! Thankyou for the great learning experience!

[@carolgroves3596]

THANK YOU for this border video! Tis’ a life saver! Not to speak of fabric, time and frustration!!! 🤓

[@morganosborne9258]

Thank you so much for breaking these topics down to something manageable. I have had issues with some of my projects not being square and didn't really understand how to fix it. Coping strips to the rescue in a current WIP.

[@triCece206]

I appreciate the way you explained borders. Thank you

[@carolfalcione4511]

Cindi, excellent explanation! As a beginning quilter this is exactly what I needed to see. I like that it wasn’t “just do it this way” you showed the reason why it was so important and what will happen if you do not measure. Thank you!

[@donnahutchinson2464]

Excellent video, thank you for taking the time to explain adding boarders and the importance of measuring and trouble shooting. Showing examples of quilts and drawing pictures was extremely helpful! You are an excellent teacher.

[@sheilabrewbaker6241]

this was a great informative article knew most but i learned some things also really liked how you explained things

[@NaomiC336]

That was the most helpful tutorial ever. Thank you.

[@carolnewey6452]

Cindi, I am an experienced quilter but didn’t know these tips and tricks! Thank you!

[@TheFabricPatch]

Oh good! So glad to help!

[@karensmith5526]

Perfect timing... I have a quilt that is ready for borders! Thank you

[@sandyvassar9598]

Thank you for taking the time to explain boarders and how to add them.

[@kathyjohnson7314]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I found your channel last year when I started sewing face masks. I lost count of how many I have made from your method, but I know it is hundreds! I am fairly new to quilting and I too had started sewing borders by the popular method shown on KZbin, just laying a long strip down, sewing down and cutting and continuing around. I can’t afford sending out to a long arm service so I quilt on my machine . The border area always gave me trouble and now I know why! I now follow your method and life is better. Thanks again😊.

[@kward177]

I love your appliqued jeans! So cute

[@sheilafruge3885]

I’m a longarmer and want to thank you for making this video. It makes things so much easier for the longarmer if it will lay flat

[@Beffersmom]

Awesome video! Lots of useful information! And what beautiful quilts! Thanks so much!

[@debbiebraatz9075]

I loved this tutorial! Good explanations and examples. I'm working on a quilt right now that I need to add borders to make it bigger so this was great! Thank you!

[@TheFabricPatch]

Terrific! You are very welcome! Thank you!

[@debrastewart9194]

Perfect instructions! And beautiful eye candy! Thank you 😊

[@caroletgen3303]

Thank you! As others have said, this is the best lesson on borders I’ve seen. Just what I needed - and your explanations are precise and understandable!

[@debirodrig]

I am new to quilting and before doing my borders ,I found this great video .Thanks a lot

[@lonnieanderson4408]

Just what I needed for the next step in my quilt. Thank you

[@liletteautrey8481]

Thank you for you instructive tips .they will all be put into practice . Thanks for sharing

[@nancym6186]

Watched two of your video today and Thank you for making them easy to understand 🙂

[@colleent0430]

Thank you. Great how to tips. I learned a lot in this video.

[@jenniferrobinson6338]

I finished my 1600 top, and it was so fun to sew! I put the borders on using your directions. OMG Cindi... my borders turned out perfectly! Top & bottom both measured 61” ! And my side borders both measured 78 1/8”!! I’ve made several quilts, but never had this happen. Thank you for sharing this method.

[@AlexaY82]

Very informative and clear. Thank you for giving an in depth explanation. This was extremely helpful.

[@TheFabricPatch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@judith98630]

So glad, I stopped and watched this before adding border! Will remeasure bed , top and bottom of quilt before cutting border. Thank you!

[@kaybaertlein541]

This was a wonderfully helpful tutorial. Thanks.

[@martinaryan5051]

Thank you so much for such an informative video. I'm a new quilter and I found your channel through doing face masks. You really take the time to explain everything all the way through. I live in Ireland but would love to get the chance to visit your shop some time......once all this madness goes away. Love your videos

[@nora22000]

I found her via face masks, too! There's an applique quilt in that face mask video that is my inspiration for quilting. I am cutting out my first quilt now, and will one day be able to make that quilt!

[@winniesteeds3864]

Understanding borders, great tutorial.

[@morganquilts]

Thank you so much for this video. I learned so much. I am a new, self taught quilter and have a quilt that I need to make larger with borders to fit my bed. Now I know how to do it

[@jillthomas366]

Your instruction was perfect! Thank you so much for such great details! 😊👍🏻

[@TheFabricPatch]

Thank you

[@alicejackson3029]

Brilliant tutorial and tips...thank you. The math process & diagrams made perfect sense. I've seen many others try to explain this, but yours finally made it sink in! Found your channel by accident, and will watch more. May need to make a road trip to Ephrata, too....I'm on the west side of WA. You have a beautiful retreat center.

[@ginnyr5437]

Wow such a common sense way of thinking but never accrued to me before. I always did the lay it on, sew it and then cut off the extras. Totally make sense now. THANK YOU for sharing.

[@susanonealsmith8434]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm about to make a quilt for my mom for Mother's Day from the "Fresh As a Daisy" line. *Her name is Daisy.:)) I am starting with the panel, and have purchased fabric for borders, but this video is spot on in helping me with my measurements. She's in a memory care facility, and is so excited about her "Daisy" quilt, so I want it to be special! You helped.🌼

[@franceskoontz7027]

Wow! Great tutorial. Your are an outstanding teacher. I truly appreciate these easy instructions. I am looking forward to applying these new skills to my next quilt.

[@TheFabricPatch]

Thank you so much!

[@lynnmcdermott1291]

Wow, I learned so much!!!! I feel as if I just took a class I paid for. Thank you so much! This is the first of your videos that I’ve seen, but I can’t wait to go watch more!

[@TheFabricPatch]

Thanks!!

[@Biddybee]

I totally agree. A wonderful tutorial

[@ShirleyJDavis]

Thanks for all your help.

[@karensayers280]

Hi Cindi from the UK and thank you so much for this brilliantly informative tutorial. The row sampler quilt along has taught me so much and I can't thank you enough

[@TheFabricPatch]

I’m so glad! It was fun to know I was Quilting along with new friends. We are almost done! I have lots more classes planned!

[@karensayers280]

@@TheFabricPatch So glad to hear you have more classes planned as I have learned so much form you in the past few weeks and loved every minute of it, my quilt is coming along and once I have it together I will send you a picture ❤️

[@janetchosa7877]

This is the best border discussion ever!!! Your demonstrations are very informative. I have a quilter friend who does not understand the need to measure, cut and pin. She sews them on and cuts. I want to share this with her and hopefully she will finally understand. Every video of yours has been wonderful. I would like to take a trip to Washington to meet you. Thanks for all you do. Janet from Santa Rosa, Ca.

[@nancyingram966]

Thank you! Great explanations, comprehensive enough!!

[@lindy4462]

Fantastic information! I was making a tote with a narrow center panel and several borders to make it larger while I watched this. My tote was looking off/weird---I narrowed the borders per your instructions and it is much better! Works for other projects too. Thank you.

[@lindacaraway8890]

Wonderfully helpful tutorial. The information is invaluable and the presentation clear and interesting.

[@dawnherried5994]

I came across you by scrolling and I love you. Thank you for your knowledge.

[@cynthiahitchcock3633]

Wow, thank you so much, will definitely follow your instructions ❤️

[@trumpwon8972]

This video was more helpful than my quilting class that I’m taking! I’ll keep that to myself 😉 Thank you so much!😊

[@TheFabricPatch]

Lol. Excellent!!

[@stephanieolson1107]

Wow, so happy to find this video!! Your explanations and drawings help this “new to quilting” know how to add borders!! Thank you so much for your time and your clear instruction on the “how and what” in making borders. 😊

[@TheFabricPatch]

Glad it was helpful!