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: 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, Fishy Business and Pumpkin Patch. You’ll find lots of uses for these minis!
Size: 8"
Maori Mokos are the bold swirling face tatoos and painting of New Zealand’s Maori people. I love studying about cultures and these images have fascinated me since my early interest in the National Geographic. The softer geometric look this pattern creates will be perfect for many quilts that you were unable to find a stitching [...]
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: 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"
In a new longer length – Zebras (4″ x 79″), Giraffes (6″ x 75″), Cheetahs (4″ x 72″) and Panthers (4″ x 62″) 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.” AVAILABLE IN SAFARI NIGHT THEME [...]
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 or mini border.
Size: 10"
These desert palms make a great border or, if shifted, an Edge to Edge stitching. They were designed to compliment our Joyful Birth pattern
Size: 4.5"
I may have used this little pattern more than any other. A sprinkling of pine goes with so many other patterns. Attached is a hodge-podge of a layout with possibilities for placing these little pinecones.
Size: 4 1/2"
2 Rows of 4 inch stitching make this pattern perfect for short-arm or domestic machines. Portico Blooms is a stylized flower found in Mayan textile decoration, Mayan hieroglyphs, and also as painted architectural décor on Aztec porches. While we imagine bougainvillea spilling over the porch roofs in Central America, the ancient artisans painted these blooms [...]
Size: 5.5
This multi-border patterns has 12 different eggs in the 5.5″ border running the entire 12 feet of the panto. They would be great to separate and use in blocks. The two 4.5″ borders are each 6 feet long: Pysanki Star Ponies and Pysanki Chicks. Pair them up with our delightful Easter Fun, a pysanki inspired [...]
Size: 5.5"
This multi-border patterns has 12 different eggs in the 5.5″ border running the entire 12 feet of the panto. The two 4.5″ borders are each 6 feet long: Pysanki Star Ponies and Pysanki Chicks. Pair them up with our delightful Easter Fun, a pysanki inspired Edge to Edge pattern. In this PDF format, you’ll receive [...]
Size: 6"
Rainforest 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″ paper plant sashing or border pattern, as well as the following designs: Insects, Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbird, Akialoa, Macaw, Parrot, Toucan, Bird of Paradise, Salamander, Gecko, Frilled Lizard, Tree [...]
Size: 8"
Everyone loves Roses! My husband brought me bouquets of Red Roses while we were dating. As you can imagine, they bring fond memories! See our Floral Wholecloth Layout for ideas, or enjoy memories of their fragrance in your quilted borders.
$10.50 
Size: 3.5" & 6"
Ropin’ Horseshoes 3.5″ and Knotty Pine 6″ are great borders for all those outdoorsy quilts. Especially Little Cowpunchers, Barnyard Dreams, Westward Ho and Mustang Stampede. The rope corner adds a special touch.
Size: 6"
It’s Rosebud Striped Border 6″ paired with Little Red Rose 4″. Do you like red roses or yellow ones? These long-stemmed buds parade around the border of your quilt with the distinctive emphasis a geometric presentation can add. Designed as a compatible pattern to Wedding Bell Swag, Floral Medallion, Red, Red Rose, Floribunda Bouquet, Rosy [...]
$10.50 
Size: 6"
Safari 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″ sash or border pattern, as well as the following designs: Insects, Vulture, Porcupine, Warthog, Baboon, Spotted Hyena, Cheetah, Thompson’s Gazelle, Springbok, Zebra (2), Crocodile, Lion, Lionesses and Cub, [...]
Size: 8"
This pattern has rope weaving up and down through nautical items such as lantern, wheel, lighthouse, and lobsters and crabs. It can be used as a border like Angela did on my quilt, or as an Edge to Edge with two variations. Attached is a possible layout and pictures of “It’s Gonna Blow,” my Nor’easter [...]
Size: 4 1/2"
2 Rows You can roll straight down to begin the second time. Short-arm friendly
Size: 6"
This nostalgic border of Cardinals is designed to fly around your wintry quilt. If you’re like me, you’ll be sure to include lots of white and red! Pair it with Snowbirds 11″ Edge to Edge or “Ponderosa Pine Spray,” or Ponderosa Pine Border. See the attached layout for ideas. If you’re not too keen on [...]
Size: 3"
Spinning Mums 3″ roll pattern (2 rows complete the pattern, 6″ roll)
Size: 8"
This pattern was designed to benefit the Quilts of Valor program (see home page). All profits from sales of this pattern will be donated to QOV volunteers to help offset their shipping and other expenses.
Size: 4 1/2"
This pattern was designed to benefit the Quilts of Valor program (see home page). All profits from sales of this pattern will be donated to QOV volunteers to help offset their shipping and other expenses.
Size: 5.5"
This is a beautiful rolling feather pattern sprinkled with stars for a bit of patriotic flavor. It’s lovely on a border and although people sometimes use it as an Edge to Edge, it’s not really engineered for that. I plan on making a larger Edge to Edge version of this design in the future.
Size: 4 1/2"
Strawberry Edging 4 1/2″ pattern with Simply Strawberries and Strawberry Runners sashing patterns. All these patterns can be used on a short-arm machine. But, I use them to adjust for quilt sizes when putting together a wholecloth layout. See some possibilities in the attached view.
Size: 8"
Use this delightful pattern to surround a quilt of “Strawberry Fields.” The repeat is 12″. Attached is a view of layout ideas. In this PDF format, you’ll receive one pattern repeat by e-mail. You’ll be able to print it off and even re-size it if desired. Please remember these patterns are copyrighted and should [...]
Size: 8"
In this PDF format, you’ll receive one pattern repeat by e-mail. You’ll be able to print it off and even re-size it if desired. Please remember these patterns are copyrighted and should not be shared with your friends or your guild although it would be easy to do so. Use this delightful pattern to surround [...]
Size: 9"
Reminiscent of a delightful English Carol, the Ivy twines through the hunting horn surrounding by Holly. On the same pattern is a little sashing : ” Ivy Twine.”
Size: 5.5"
Another Interlocking Tulip? Yes! This pattern is a versatile one you’ll love The tulips can march around a quilt (maybe our “Tulip Tango”) or become an interlocking pattern-whichever you need. One the same roll are 2 Clematis Borders or Sashings to pair with our new “Clematis Arbor” Edge to Edge pattern.
Size: 15"
The Wedding Bell Swag is a big elegant border. If you’re making a quilt, why not make a pillow to match. I used just the corner motif from the “Swag” pattern. The Wedding Bell Swag pattern prefers a 30” throat space. (I have a 24” and although I finally got everything joined-up piecemeal, it took [...]
$15.00 
Size: 11"
What a beautiful new pattern for all your wedding quilts! It can be used as Edge to Edge for a flowing overall effect. Or use it as a border. We’ve included a corner. You might fill the center of the quilt with the Floral Medallion or our Wedding Day Pictogram (both the Doves and the [...]
Size: 5 1/2"
From Moby Dick to cartoons, whales have an universal appeal. These 5″ whales swim around the border of my quilt, “It’s Gonna Blow” and they’ll have fun splashing around yours, too. The tops “waves” of this border are a separate line. It’s your choice whether to include them or not. When I quilt both the [...]
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