I almost never include sashing and borders in my quilt patterns. It’s just not my favorite. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
But maybe it IS your favorite! That doesn’t mean you can’t use my patterns. It’s easy to add sashing and/or borders to any quilt made from the same size blocks.
That example above uses blocks from the Greedy Seagulls applique pattern.
Here’s another example using blocks from the Noisy Farm pattern.
It’s easy to add sashing and borders – but the math is. . . annoying.
That’s where my handy-dandy layout guides come in.
Each guide contains a materials list and cutting instructions for six different quilt sizes – from Itty Bitty Baby to King Size.
Download the Grid with Sashing and Borders Layout Guide here.
I’m working on similar guides for other layouts too! That way no matter what layout your pattern shows, you can easily use the blocks in a different design. Here’s what I have so far and what’s coming. . .
- Simple Grid
- Checkerboard Grid
- Grid with Sashing and Borders
- Stripes with Sashing (coming soon)
- Wide Stripes (coming soon)
- Wonky Faux Sashing (coming soon)
- Polaroid Blocks (coming soon)
- Alternate Grid with Double Blocks (coming soon)
- Alternate Grid with Half Blocks
If you’re just getting started, you’ll find a very simple How to Make a Quilt guide here.