dsilas

I made a quilt with 1 1/2 “ sashing between blocks vertically and 1 1/2” sashing horizontally. What size border? The sashing inside the blocks is 1/2 “.

SusieQOH

Hard to tell without a picture. Can you share one?

Teen

I typically frame the quilt with the same size sashing then add a wider border based on the size of quilt I want. The exception to size is unless the border fabric has more design I want to show and therefore dictates the width of the border. (I.e.; large flowers etc.). It be helpful to see your quilt to offer suggestions.

topper1

2inch. Or 2 1/2

dsilas

I don’t know how to add a photo.

nativetexan

how large are the blocks? usually at least the same size as blocks looks great. or if large blocks, border can be 1/3 or 1/2 the width of blocks. depends on how large you need your quilt.

quiltingshorttimer

I like my borders to be about 2 or 2.5 times larger than the sashings. And if I make them very large (over 4") then I definitely like to see a pieced border instead of just fabric, or a stunning print, applique, etc.

QuiltE

There are no rules ...... audition some possibilities and decide what you like!

sewbizgirl

I just made a little quilt with 2" sashings. I made the border 2.5" and I think it looks good. Try laying your fabric out and put the unbordered quilt on it. Then you can play with different sized borders before cutting anything.

ArtsyOne

I do the same thing that Teen does - frame the entire quilt with the sashing. Then I add a very narrow stop border, then a border that's usually at least twice as wide as the sashing. Would love to see a picture! (Just scroll down to the reply to thread box, click on the third icon from the right that looks like a tv screen, and follow the steps to upload a jpg from your computer.)