Generally --- you lay the back on your table, wrong side up. Then the batting, then the top - right side up. Pin together or baste really good. Quilt the top -- then put the binding on and sew closed. The border would be put on and considered part of the top. Go to Youtube.com and type in "quilting"...you'll see a lot of tutorials, including ones for beginners. Good luck and be sure to post a pic when done!