How to Put Borders on Quilts Without Any Wavy Edges

If you're wondering how to put borders on quilts, you've probably realized that this final step is what really frames your hard work and makes the whole design pop. It's the "home stretch" of the quilting process, but it's also the place where things can go a bit wonky if you aren't careful. We've all seen those quilts that don't quite lay flat or have wavy, ruffled edges—usually, that's a border issue. ...

May 7, 2026 · 6 min · Zoe Navellou