quilt part II

1. For this next section, we are going to make the border. So take your triangle and pin it to the large piece of fabric in the corner. For beginners, make sure that the head of the pin is lined up with the pointy tip of the triangle. This with insure that you don't break any needles and that the triangle will be flat and immoveable when sewn.



2. Next, continue to follow the previous instructions and add your triangles to the edge of the fabric, slightly over-lapping the triangles. If you do not overlap the triangles there will be gaps in the final product once you have sewn the pieces on.
In this example I have chosen an A B A B pattern for the border. Sometimes, depending on the fabrics I use, I only purchase 1 yard of each main fabric and choose a third pattern for the border C C C C, and other times I add the third pattern A B C A B C to the border if there is too much or not enough contrast between patterns. It's up to you.



3. Continue this pattern to the first edge.



4. If you are following the A B A B pattern for the border you will want to start and end with the same fabric, and start the second side B A B A so that you have an even pattern around the trim.



5. Trick #1. As you begin sewing on the border, it is important that this first stitch has a smaller "inseam" than your final seam. The best method is to line up the edge of your fabric with the foot of the machine. This gives you a good guide and is a perfect width for the inseam. Sew all the way around the edge


6. Remove the pins from the fabric at this time. You should now have all of the triangles sewn on with the tips facing inward. The next step is to sew on the backing and the stuffing. This may seem daunting but it is quite easy.
First, take your second large piece of fabric, and lay it upside down on the main fabric. Because both pieces are 36" X 36" it should be even on all sides.