Summer Solar Eclipse Quilt Along~ Borders
Solar eclipse-inspired quilting captures the awe of this natural phenomenon, blending dark and light contrasts to create striking designs. Choosing the right border is crucial in complementing the central eclipse design, as it frames the quilt and enhances the visual impact of the celestial theme.
Materials Needed:
Stop border- DARK:
- 2– 49″ X 1 1/2″
- 2– 52″ X 1 1/2″
Scrappy Border- MIX of lights and darker lights:
- 2– 52″ X 3 1/2″
- 2– 58″ X 3 1/2″
Quilt Assembly:
1 – Sew 2 smaller half square star quilt blocks together to form a flying geese block. You’ll have 4 flying geese units
2 – Sew 2 smaller star blocks to both sides of the flying geese units (only to 2 units)
3 – Lay the rows out and sew your center of the quilt together
4 – Repeat the process with the larger half square triangle star blocks
5 – Sew these rows to the center quilt
Borders Instructions:
1- Sew the stop border to the four sides of the quilt center
2- Sew your leftover pieces together in a long string. Trim these to 3 1/2″
3- Cut the 4 lengths of scrappy borders using these long string units
4- Sew the scrappy borders to the dark stop border
Visit here for all the steps in the Summer Solar Eclipse Quilt Along.
If you are interested in sewing along
- Join the free facebook group for sharing your progress, chatting about options and asking questions is you have any while sewing. It’s open 24 hours and there is always an answer waiting for you. Share your fabric choices with us!
- Sign up for reminders, don’t miss one of the steps! You’ll get a quick email with the info on the next step and links to find the video helps and posts so you can keep up.
Share your progress in the free fb group, there will be posts to share plus you can check out how others are sewing along as well!
Additional Resources
- Quilting & Binding – Summer Solar Eclipse – Useful Tutorial
- Mini Solar Eclipse Quilt Tutorial
- Finished Summer Solar Eclipse Quilts
- Flying Geese Units for the Summer Solar Eclipse Quilt Along
- Star Quilts – Free Patterns & Tutorials
FAQ’S
How can I prevent puckering or stretching when attaching borders?
Be sure to measure carefully, cut with precision, and pin thoroughly to avoid stretching the fabric while sewing.
Can I customize the border with appliqué or other embellishments?
Absolutely! Adding appliqué elements like stars or moon phases can enhance the eclipse theme and make your quilt unique.
Should I use pieced or plain borders for an eclipse quilt?
Both work well! Pieced borders can add complexity, while plain borders can emphasize the central design. It depends on the desired effect.
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I’m still working on the smaller stars but absolutely love this quilt. My niece will be so happy when she gets this gorgeous quilt. Thank you so much.