25 Quilt Border Ideas To Inspire You

Your eye is naturally drawn to the beautiful design in the center of your quilt.

But that doesn’t mean your quilt borders should be boring.

In fact, the borders can enhance a quilt with a finishing touch that compliments the overall design.

The border of your quilt:

Frames the center of your design and gives it a finished look.

Offers a visual stopping point before you bind off the quilt.

Helps you create the finished size of your quilt by adding a few inches.

Drapes over your bed and will be the first part of your quilt seen.

Rather than just adding a simple, straight border (nothing wrong with these, of course), why not think outside of the box?

To help you do that, we’ve provided some inspiration with 25 stunning quilt border ideas you can drool over — and perhaps borrow for your next quilt project.

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25 Quilt Border Ideas to Inspire You

1. House Quilt Blocks

http://lrdesignsquilting.com/blog/archives/6406

2. Improv Quilt Block

https://www.quiltingdaily.com/how-to-sew-a-modern-improv-quilt-block-for-newbies/

3. Autumn Lattice Quilt

http://www.sliceofpiquilts.com/2017/10/autumn-lattice-quilt.html

4. Round Robin Border Details

http://sampaguitaquilts.blogspot.com/2009/09/round-robin-border-details.html

5. Island Chain

6. Glacier Star

https://rosecityquilter.wordpress.com/2017/07/07/marilyns-glacier-star/

7. A Tisket A Tasket

https://www.cupcakesndaisies.com/2011/07/tisket-tasket.html?m=1

8. Quilt Border

https://ivyarts.wordpress.com/tag/quilt-border/

9. Curvaceous Binding

https://www.quiltscapesqs.com/2015/05/curvaceous-binding.html?m=1

10. Ruffled Roses

http://whatahootquilts.blogspot.com/2019/02/tgiff-finish-report-ruffled-roses-my.html

11. Drunkard’s Path

https://lindafranz.com/blog/drunkards-path-quilts/

12. Curve

http://abusybobbin.blogspot.com/2014/07/putting-curve-in-crosshatching.html?sp r ef=pi

13. Waves

**https://wenmart.blogspot.com/2012/03/i-won.html**

14. Country Paradise

https://piecedbrain.com/2018/04/country-paradise-free-patterns.html

15. Bethlehem Star

https://www.advanced-embroidery-designs.com/projects2/guide_Bethlehem_Star_quilt.html

16. Whim Wham Stars

https://www.onpointquilter.com/store/p17/Whim_Wham_Stars.html

17. Quiltville

https://quiltville.blogspot.com/2016/12/did-you-sew-much.html

18. By the Bay

http://kimscraftyapple.blogspot.com/2012/01/block-3-home-sweet-home-quilt-along.html

19. Nostalgia

http://quiltfeather.blogspot.com/p/show-quality-quilts.html

20. Patch Quilt

http://www.jedicraftgirl.com/2014/09/halloween-disappearing-9-patch-quilt.html

21. Cottage Quilt

http://tamarackshack.blogspot.com/2013/03/wild-rose-cottage-quilt.html

22. Scalloped Border

https://singer-featherweight.com/blogs/blog/farm-girl-vintage-finished-quilt-scalloped-border-step-by-step?utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=social

23. Ribbon

http://whatahootquilts.blogspot.com/2012/03/boms-away-monday-18-mar-2012-rainin.html

24. Patch

https://dontcallmebecky.typepad.com/rebekah/2010/02/nine-patch-a-day-quilt.html

25. Border

http://cactus-needle.blogspot.com/2013_02_01_archive.html

What Will You Create for Your Next Quilt Border?

You might wonder, “How do I choose a border for my quilt?” In addition to our inspiration photos above, there are plenty of other quilt border designs and patterns available to you with a quick Google or Pinterest search.

If you’re a beginner, start with some easy quilt border ideas so you don’t get overwhelmed or frustrated. As you gain more experience, you can experiment with your borders and try varying widths and fabric combinations.

With all of these ideas, you may have a hard time making up your mind. But whatever you choose, make it your own — to reflect your personal style and preferences.

25 Stunning Quilt Border Ideas To Inspire You