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Adding a Quilt Border
When it comes to quilt border designs, you have plenty of choices. You can create your own or choose from hundreds of existing patterns. For the sampler quilt, I've chosen a simple design. That's because it's quick and easy. It's best to cut your strips on the Lengthwise Grain. The lengthwise grain is stronger than the crosswise grain. It has the least amount of stretch or "give." We want our border strips to lie flat, with no wavy edges, and the lengthwise grain makes this possible.
Step 1 Measure quilt from top to bottom at the center point. Write down that number. We measure this way because the center has the least amount of stretch. This gives us a more accurate measurement. 
Step 2 From your 3" pre-cut strips: Cut two strips that match the above length. Example:
Step 3 Fold quilt top in half (from top to bottom). Finger press at center points. Match folds on strips to folds on quilt (shown in red).
Step 4 Pin strips to quilt top, right sides together. Stitch. Press seams toward border strips.
Step 5 Measure quilt from side to side (including boders) at center point. Write down that number. Step 6 From your 3" pre-cut strips: Cut two strips that match the above length. Example:
 Step 7 Fold quilt top in half (from left to right). Finger press at center points. Match folds on strips with folds on quilt (shown in red).
Step 8 Pin strips to quilt top, right sides together. Stitch. Press seams toward border strips. After you sew the quilt border, you're done with the top. Isn't that a great feeling? Give yourself a hand. Take a moment to appreciate all the work you've done. In fact, you deserve a long break. Come back when you're rested.
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