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Expert quilter Darlene Zimmerman gives you the edge on finishing your projects in her long-awaited technique book, The Quilter's Edge. Trust Darlene's solutions to resolve your quilting quandaries about borders, sashes, block settings and bindings.

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The Quilter's Edge
Borders, Bindings, and Finishing Touches

Author: Darlene Zimmerman
Pages:126
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Publisher: Krause
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Ready, Set, Finish!

It's here at last! Expert quilter,Darlene Zimmerman gives you the edge on finishing your projects in her long-awaited technique book, The Quilter's Edge.This book will become your favorite reference tool as you create a quilt collection that will impress your family, friends and fellow quilters. Trust Darlene's solutions to resolve your quilting quandaries about borders, sashes, block settings and bindings.

Instruction PageFeatures include:

  • More than 150 full-color photos and illustrations.
  • Clear step-by-step instructions.
  • Techniques to determine block size and setting options.
  • Easy edge how-to's to create perfect prairie points, curves, notches, and scallops.
  • A bias binding table to determine yardage at a glance.

About the Author

Quilter, author and fabric historian Darlene Zimmerman teaches and lectures across the country. Darlene designs quilting tools and multiple vintage fabric lines. She also writes patterns and books, including Granny Quilts, Granny Quilt Decor, and Fat Quarter Small Quilts with KP Books. Darlene resides in Minnesota with her husband and daughter.

Asymmetrical & Symmetrical Blocks with Border Solutions

Assymetrical BlocksAssymetrical Blocks

 

BLOCK TO BLOCK

Block in Block

Table of Contents

Introduction6Binding Choices 70
Quilt Sizes8Cutting Bindings 71
Tables of Common Bed and Quilt Sizes9Binding Formulas 74
Adjusting the Quilt Size10Binding Preparation 75
Setting Option12Sewing Bindings 76
Block-to-Block13Mitered Corners on Binding79
Asymmetrical Blocks 18"Perfect Fit" Binding80
Blocks with Contrasting Sashing20Edge Finishes 82
Blocks with Matching Sashing21Marking82
Sashing with Contrasting Cornerstones22Scalloped Edge with Rounded Corners84
Sashing as a Frame23Binding a Scalloped Edge87
Pieced Block in the Sashing24Scalloped Edge with Ears89
Pieced Sashings 25Scalloped Edge with Square Corners91
Plain Alternate Blocks28Notched Edge Finish92
Pieced Alternate Blocks29Curved Edge Finish - "The Wave"93
Nine-Patch Alternate Blocks30Free-Form Edges 96
Double Nine-Patch Alternate Blocks31Pre-Shaped Curved Edges96
Hourglass Alternate Blocks32Inside Scallop or Shaped Edge Border97
Alternate Connector Blocks33Adding a Flange to a Binding102
Connector Block Formula34Prairie Points 104
Strippy Setting 35Preparing the Prairie Points106
Diagonal Settings 36Continuous Prairie Points109
Formulas48Two-Color Prairie Points111
Setting Triangles 50Formula for Making a Continuous Prairie Point Edging111
Diagonal Setting with Sashes52Knife-Edge Finish 112
Corner Triangles 53Ice Cream Cone Border115
Square Up a Quilt54Quilt Labels118
Calculate Your Quilt Size55Hanging Sleeve 119
Borders56Finishing a Pillow120
Lengthwise or Widthwise Borders57Pillow Backing 120
Simple Borders58Ruffles121
Borders with a Flange59Faux Double Ruffle123
Borders with a Border Print60Pillow with a Flange124
Mitered Corners on Borders64Pillow with a Binding125
Binding68Resources
126
Binding Secrets 69  

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Flip n Set Tool

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Granny Quilt Decor
Granny Quilt Decor

by Darlene Zimmerman
The Quilter's Edge
The Quilter's Edge
by Darlene Zimmerman
Quilting:  The Complete Guide
Quilting: The Complete Guide
by Darlene Zimmerman
Very comprehensive
Quilts from Lavender Hill Farm
Quilts from Lavender Hill Farm
by Darlene Zimmerman
Easy Dresden
Easy Dresden

by Darlene Zimmerman
     
Companion Angle
Companion Angle

w/ Darlene Zimmerman
Tri-Rec Tools
Tri-Recs
by Darlene Zimmerman & Joy Hoffman
Easy Square
Easy Square

by Darlene Zimmerman
Easy Scallop Tool
Easy Scallop Tool

by Darlene Zimmerman
Blue Diamond Colored Template Shapes
45° Diamond Shapes
by Darlene Zimmerman
Orange Diamond Colored Template Shapes
60° Diamond Shapes
by Darlene Zimmerman
Green HexagonColored Template Shapes
Hexagon Shapes
by Darlene Zimmerman
Purple Triangle Colored Template Shapes
Triangle Shapes
by Darlene Zimmerman
Yellow Petal Colored Template Shapes
Petal Shapes
by Darlene Zimmerman

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Beautiful Borders, Backings, and Bindings
by Jill Reber and Margaret Sindelar
   

Two Block Quilts

explore secondary patterns that also can form Quilt Layout & sash/lattice

Pairing Up
Pairing Up

2 Block Quilts
by Nancy Mahoney
Traditional Two Block Quilts
Traditional Two Block Quilts

by Sally Saulmon
Two-Block Applique Quilts
Two-Block Appliqué Quilts
by Claudia Olsen

Two-Block Theme Quilts
by Claudia Olson

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Perfect Patchwork
w/ Marti Michell
Diagonal Set Triangle Rulers
Diagonal Set Triangle Rulers
Fons & Porter
Fons & Porter Easy Diagonal Sets Ruler
Easy Diagonal Sets Ruler
Great Sets
Great Sets

by Sharyn Craig
On-Point Quilts
On-Point Quilts

by Retta Warehime
 Round Robin Renaissance
Round Robin Renaissance
by M'Liss Rae Hawley
Simple Strategies for Block-Swap Quilts
Simple Strategies
for Block-Swap Quilts
by Lynn Roddy Brown
Smashing Sets
Smashing Sets

by Margaret J. Miller
Out of Print
Sensational Settings
Sensational Settings
by Joan Hanson

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Binding Miter Tool
Binding Miter Tool
By Animas Quilts Publishing
Know Before Sew
Know Before You Sew: Binding Mitered Corners, Beyond Basics
by Marci L. Baker
The BInding Gizmo
The Binding Gizmo

Reference Book & Binding Tool included
Includes Piping &
Trimming Tool
Piping  Hot Binding
Piping Hot Binding

by Susan K. Cleveland
Fabric Calculator
Fabric Calculator
by Calculated Industries

Borders around Blocks & Quilts

Some w/ Edges & Bindings

Pattern Booklet
Bareroots
Bareroots
Embroidery Borders
by Barri Sue Gaudet

Beautiful Borders, Backings, and Bindings
by Jill Reber and Margaret Sindelar
Borders, Bindings & Edges
Borders, Bindings & Edges

by Sally Collins
Borders & Finishing Touches 2
Borders & Finshing Touches 2
by Bonnie K. Browning
  Botder Workshop
The Border Workbook

10th Anniversary Edition
by Janet Kime
Earthly Delights, The Perfect Finish
Earthly Delights
The Perfect Finish
by Karen Kay Buckley
Fun with Fabric Frames
Fun with Fabric Frames
by Joyce Mori & Pat Hill
 
  Pieced to Fit
Pieced to Fit
Instant Borders
from Easy Blocks

by Sheila Sinclair Snider
The Quilter's Edge
The Quilter's Edge
by Darlene Zimmerman
Flying Geese & Braids
Sew & Fold Roll Book
Flying Geese & Braids

 

Paper Foundations
Sew & Fold on a Roll
Sew and Fold
Flying Geese &
Braid Borders
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Sizes: 1" to 2"
to 3" x 6"

Edges & Bindings


Finish It

with Alex Anderson
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Borders & Bindings DVD
Borders & Binding

Machine Quilting
with Paula Reid
Includes Piping &
Trimming Tool
Piping  Hot Binding
Piping Hot Binding

by Susan K. Cleveland
Happy Endings
Happy Endings

by Mimi Shrimp
Scallops Sew Easy
Scallops Sew Easy
by Marie Seroskie

Medallion Quilts

Medallion Quilts,  Inspiration & Patterns
Medallion Quilts

Inspiration & Patterns
by Cindy Vermillion Hamilton

Medallion Quilt
One More Time Around Medallion Quilts
by Billie Lauder

 

  Out of Print
Classic English Medallion Style
Classic English
Medallion Style
by Bettina Havig

Borders. Binding & Edges Designs Software & CDs / DVDs

Electric Quilt
Electric Quilt
Perfect Quilt
Perfect Quilt for Windows
Jenny Haskins, A Touch of Magic with Every Stitch
Quilt-Pro
Quilt-Pro
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DVD
Borders & Bindings DVD
Borders & Binding

Machine Quilting
with Paula Reid
Building Blocks and Borders Cover
Building Blocks and Border
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