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Using Border Prints in Your Quilts

Border prints are a special type of fabric that usually has several stripe-like motifs printed side-by-side along the lengthwise grain. Stripes are usually coordinated, and are nearly always of different widths to offer plenty of options for your quilts. You can use border prints to create a striking frame for your quilts.
Using Border Prints in Your Quilts
Border prints are special fabrics that usually have several stripe-like motifs printed side-by-side along the lengthwise grain. They can be cut for borders or to make kaleidoscope-like elements for your quilts.

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