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Design and Sew Quilt Borders

Quilt borders are a lot like picture frames -- they enhance your quilt just like a frame brings out the best in a picture or portrait. Choosing the right quilt borders turns a "good" quilt into a stunning example of your creativity.
Two Ways to Make Prairie Points
Prairie points are little folds of fabric that are used to adorn the edges of our quilts. Use one of these methods to make prairie points and attach them to your quilt.
How to Measure and Sew Straight Borders on Your Quilt
Measuring straight borders and sewing them to your quilt is an easy process, but there are a few guidelines you should follow to make sure the borders fit right and do the job they're meant to do to support the edges of the quilt.

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