Some patterns are exclusively borders. We’ve designed many to compliment our Edge-to-Edge and Pictogram Patterns. You’ll enjoy them in a myriad of creative ways. Pair organic designs with small geometric borders to create definition and visual variety in your quilts.
Many can be used as Overall pantograph patterns. For Mid & Short-Arm Machines.
Size: 6"
Blackbird 6″ border with 2 1/2″ Dutch Hearts sashing This pattern was influenced by the beautiful birds and hearts in Pennsylvania Dutch Painting. Both the sashing and the border have centralized motifs that you may want to “center” in the borders of your quilt. In particular the hearts change direction half way along the pattern [...]
Size: 4 1/2"
Cherry Waltz 4 1/2″ border and Cherry Waltz Corner
Size: 4.5"
These 2 small borders or sashings will come in handy for tight spots and narrow borders. The larger of the two is 4.5″ and the smaller 3″. They were inspired by art work of the Sung Dynasty. Explore both attached layouts for quilting ideas.
Size: 4 1/2"
Chinese Scroll 4 1/2″ with 2 1/2″ Chinese Curl sashing. This design is both elegant and simple. I guess the two often go hand in hand. Altough it’s part of the Chinese Porcelain series, it would be beautiful as a border with many other designs. See the attached layout for ideas.
Size: 10"
Dancing Princesses/Castle Fantasy 10″ roll pattern with Dragon Tracks 2 1/2″ sashing pattern (All 3 patterns are included) Pattern includes: Dancing Princesses 10″ x 6′, Castle Fantasy 8″ x 6′ & Dragon Tracks 2.5″ x 6 ‘ The quilt sample include several patterns. We wanted to show how they could all work together. The top [...]
Size: 6"
Down Under 6″ border pattern with accompanying sashing pattern This pattern is 6″ wide with no repeats. It has 4 panels of 3′ each. It includes a 3″ sashing or border pattern, as well as the following designs: Rainbow Lorikeet, LeSeur’s Rat Kangaroo, Wombat, Busy-tailed Possum, Duck-Billed Platypus, Numbat, Rabbit-Eared Bandicoot, Tasmanian Wolf, Koalas (4), [...]
Size: 4 1/2"
2 rows To repeat rows you must be able to re-adjust the laser light or shift the paper. To view the directions which are included on the paper roll, go to the TIPS section.
Size: 8"
2 rows I was riding past El Dorado, KS when drawing this pattern.. I thought the sketch looked like ornate gold jewelry and the name seemed to fit. To repeat rows you must be able to re-adjust the laser light or shift the paper. To view the directions which are included on the paper roll, [...]
Size: 9"
This 9″ pattern comes with corners and a baby elephant. Why? Several years ago a customer from Australia e-mailed and asked if I would draw an elephant border for her. She had been to Africa and wanted elephants around the border of her commemorative quilt. But, she wanted 3 cows followed by a baby and [...]
Size: 5"
Feathered Serpent is a combination of two images, one from El Castilla at Chichen Itza and the other from numerous bas reliefs on scattered temples throughout the region. This Mayan version of the Great White God, commonly known as Kukulcan, is ubiquitous in Yucatan. His distinctive image will decorate your bright Latin quilt! (You’ll even [...]
Size: 3 1/2"
Fish Tales 3 1/2″ and Fish Bait 2 1/2″ sashing/border patterns
Size: 6"
Fishy Business 6″ border pattern with accompanying sashing pattern This pattern is 6″ wide with no repeats. It has 4 panels of 3′ each. It includes a 3″ shell sashing or border pattern, as well as the following designs: Angel Fish, Balloon Fish, Beta, Blue and Yellow Snapper, Clown Fish, Damsel Fish, Golden Long-Nosed Butterfly [...]
Size: 9"
Great Plains on The Run Border was created for our Westward Ho Quilt. The pattern contains 6 ft. each of Covered Wagons , Mustangs, Bison, and Pronghorns. See how I used them on my Westward Ho Quilt.
Size: 4 1/2"
This pattern includes: Steam Engine, Circus Cattle Car, Teddy’s Flat Car, Peppermint Tanker and Berry Red Caboose.
Size: 9"
This pattern includes: Steam Engine, Circus Cattle Car, Teddy’s Flat Car, Peppermint Tanker and Berry Red Caboose.
Size: 8"
Holly Horse 8″ roll pattern with 2 1/2″ Stick Horse sashing pattern
Size: 6"
In the Doghouse 6″ border pattern with accompanying sashing patterns: Dog Bones 2″ and Pawprints 2 1/2″ This pattern is 6″ wide with no repeats. It has 4 panels of 3′ each.
Size: 5 1/2"
Jingle Bell Swag 5 1/2″ wide pattern, with corner. This festive pattern is not only great on a holiday quilt, but why not make matching sheets and pillowcases. See our red satin pillowcase. Ummm, my favorite color is red!
Size: 6"
Jungle 6″ border pattern with accompanying sashing pattern This pattern is 6″ wide with no repeats. It has 4 panels of 3′ each. It includes a 3″ leaf sashing or border pattern, as well as the following designs: Bats, Cockatiel, Snake, Pangolin, Aardvark, Mongoose, Tapir, Leopard, Panther, Tiger (2), Lion, Chimp, Gorilla, Water Buffalo, Hippo, [...]
Size: 6"
Several years ago I decided to make a quilt for an Indonesian friend. (See the whole story on the link to Indonesian Puppets) I decided to draw a 6″ pattern of foliage to separate the rows of puppets from each other. Since then I’ve used it for many things including 3 additional Indonesian puppet quilts. [...]
Size: 4" and 6"
Several years ago a customer called and asked me to design a leaping kangaroo pattern. Her daughter loves kangaroos and she was making a special quilt for her. I love knowing where a pattern is being used.
Size: 4"
If you’ve got a short-arm machine or a narrow border these lions are the perfect size for you.
Size: 4"
These little Ferns are so versatile. They’re great for short-arm machines but can be used anywhere a small border is found. See our sample Floral Layout for ideas.
Size: 2 1/2" and 3"
Little Patterns 2 1/2″ and 3″ rolls (15″ roll pattern) “Little Patterns” has the above 4 patterns on the same roll. They are compatible as sashing or borders for other MeadowLyon patterns such as Rainforest, Jungle, and Pumpkin Patch.
Size: 6"
Ming Sea is part of the Chinese Porcelain Series and designed to compliment the Oriental designs. Included are Ming Sea 6″ with two types of corners. Also, on the same roll is a delightful oriental cloud design called Mandarin Wind 4″ which can be used as Edge to Edge for a short-arm machine. The design [...]
Size: 6" and 3"
Moo Cow 6″ with 3″ Rail Fence
Size: 15"
Perfect for your Western or Star quilt. This pattern has three stitching variations. Use one row as a border. Use the double rows as an Edge to Edge, or make it easier on yourself and bypass the background heads for a more simplified stampede.
Size: 6" + 4"
Zebras 4″ x 50″, Giraffes 6″ x 50″, Cheetahs 4″ x 16″ and Panthers 4″ x 30″ love chasing around the borders of your adventure quilt. They all come on the same roll and you can copy pieces if you need a longer “run.” SPECIAL ORDER ONLY. We don’t keep these on hand.
Size: 2 1/2"
When planning the layout for stitching patterns and borders these geometric patterns help define space between the more organic designs. Whether you free-hand or use a pattern like this be sure to include them in your quilts.
Size: 4 1/2"
Oak Border & Acorns 4 1/2″ roll pattern with 2″ Acorn Sashing Oak leaves and acorns form a rhythmic border with a cluster of acorns at the center point (direction reverses). Single acorns march along the sashing.
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