Dana Jones shows you two helpful techniques for making a narrow border on your quilts. She demonstrates each technique while teaching you how to put quarter inch strips into your quilts. Find out when to utilize this simple technique and see how beneficial these tips can truly be for you. Improve your quilting skills today with these quilting techniques for making narrow borders.
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The first method you demonstrated, you were very lucky to actually get your 1/4″ strip, as you did not fold back the paper and “add a 1/4” before cutting. It appeared that you would be on the very edge of the cut strip after sewing.
Excellent demonstration of the narrow border application, a very difficult technique, for me at least! I learned a lot about both techniques. Even though I love paper piecing, I especially enjoyed the demo of the second method because I have never been able to make a narrow border that way all the way around the quilt. Thanks!
Thanks Shula!
are you a teacher? you are very good.
Pat
Hi, Pat. Thank you for your comment. Yes, Heather Thomas is a teacher. She teaches locally, at national shows, and at guilds across the country. You can find out more about what she teaches on her website: wildheatherdesigns.com
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Lovely clear instructions. Thanks