Adding Borders
When the quilt top is finished and pressed, take an average of several measurements through the width of the quilt, and cut two borders this length. Sew to the top and bottom of the quilt. Do the same for the borders on the sides of the quilt. Additional borders are added in the same manner. Browse through our Acrylic Tools for rulers such as the Easy Rule II or Super Quickline Ruler to aid in your measuring and cutting.
Marking the Quilt
Mark any quilting designs lightly with pencils made for this purpose (check out our Marking Tools).
Basting
The backing and batting should be 4" larger than the quilt top. Lay the backing face down, then the batting, and finally the quilt top. Baste the three layers together about 4" apart with thread, safety pins or quilt tack. Take a look at the Basting Supplies we offer.
Quilting
For hand quilting, use a Betweens needle, quilting thread, and a thimble to help push the needle through the layers. For machine quilting straight lines, use a walking foot or even feed foot to keep the layers from shifting as you sew. Use regular sewing thread in a matching or neutral color.
