Beginner's Guide To Quilting - UK (2020-04)

Guide to Quilting 107

Working with Blocks

T

he term ‘cornerstones’ refers
to simple squares of fabric
which can be sewn into each
corner of a quilt border. They’re
ideal for introducing an accent
colour or pretty print to a quilt and
just right for jazzing plain borders!

In the six steps below, we show you the

simple way to add cornerstones to a quilt,

sewing them to the border strips before

attaching to opposite sides of the quilt.

Always remember to include seam

allowances when you cut your fabric.

Once you’ve tried this method then

you can get creative with the design

of cornerstones. Not only could you use

different fabrics for an eclectic look, the

squares themselves can be a patchwork of

shapes. Half Square Triangles would

look great, or if your quilt has more than

one border, add cornerstones to each one!

TRANSFORM HUMBLE FABRIC SQUARES

INTO BRILLIANT BORDERS

Cornerstones

Cut four border strips to fit

each of the four sides. They

should all be the same width,

including seam allowance.

Pin one of these units to the

side of the quilt, aligning the

cornerstone seams carefully.

Match

up your

seams

4

Pin and sew two of the strips

to opposite sides of the quilt.

2

Sew the unit in place and

press. Add the other border

strip to the other side of the

quilt in the same way.

Cut four squares to match

the same height as the strips.

Sew a square to each end of

the other two border strips.

3

Check the finished quilt top is

regular and right-angled.

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