Crazy Chevron Border Tutorial

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 I use a light weight interfacing for the foundation. I cut the foundation to the size I wish.



I start by placing a triangle on the very top. Layer the strips according to this starting point.




I try hard to not get to the side and really off center or your chevron takes a turn for wonky and that I love. But I must lean off center. 





I considered a chevron border on this quilt, but decided not.


You can see what can happens when you put a chevron border on a quilt.

This is one quilt that I treasure. Its called "Beach House CQ" and was part of the 2012 Quilt Festival in the U.S.

Happy Quilting!

Comments

  1. JulieroseFebruary 3, 2016 at 9:45 AM

    Hi Caroline--I just found your blog--I LOVE this chevron border tutorial--I had made a "Bunkhouse Quilt for my young grandson years ago but the strips were all cut the same size--this method looks like fun....hugs, Julierose

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    1. Carli The QuilterFebruary 4, 2016 at 4:08 PM

      Hi Julierose, I did take a few minutes to pop over to your blog and take a peak. Lovely spider quilt and what a little wee beautiful girl. So glad you are following me. I try hard to follow my readers too. Cheers to you trying out a chevron border, so very much fun, its really free motion chevron building.

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  2. Karen in Breezy PointFebruary 4, 2016 at 11:32 AM

    How fun--I am going to have to remember to try this out! I love your crazy stitching on Beach House--lovely!

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    1. Carli The QuilterFebruary 4, 2016 at 4:20 PM

      Karen, so sweet of you to pop over and leave me a note on the door! Thanks for your lovely comment on my stitching.

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  3. JanieFebruary 4, 2016 at 1:24 PM

    Great chevron border, thanks for sharing!

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  4. Carolyn WainscottFebruary 5, 2016 at 3:29 AM

    this is a fantastic finish for quilts and a stash buster at the same time. is it ok to share on my facebook page?

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    1. Carli The QuilterFebruary 9, 2016 at 3:28 PM

      Hi Carolyn, share a link to this post is best. Thanks again. Its a great stash buster.

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  5. Magpie's MumblingsFebruary 9, 2016 at 3:25 PM

    Another fun technique - thank you!

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    1. Carli The QuilterFebruary 9, 2016 at 3:28 PM

      I'm full of fun techniques. I'd take more time in the day if you have some to share. Thanks again!

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  6. Ulla's Quilt WorldFebruary 10, 2016 at 4:12 AM

    That is so nice! :)
    Greetings from Finland!
    Hugs, Ulla

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  7. Rose Anne BFebruary 27, 2016 at 5:44 PM

    I love this Beach House with the chevron border. Lovely!

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  8. Rose Anne BFebruary 27, 2016 at 5:44 PM

    I love this Beach House with the chevron border. Lovely!

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    1. Carli The QuilterFebruary 27, 2016 at 8:02 PM

      Thanks for this comment Rose Ann. I love making crazy quilts as you do too!

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  9. Karen HFebruary 28, 2016 at 7:56 AM

    Such a simple but effective idea and a very helpful tutorial. I can't tell you how much I admire your approach to quilt making. Beach House is such a beautiful and happy quilt - I love it and understand why you treasure it!

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