What Quilters Choose Wave Border
- Easy-to-follow printed sewing lines
- No need to draft your own wave templates
- Instructions and tips stay with the interfacing
- Great for experimenting with fabric strips
- Easy way to add a curved design to a quilt
What You'll Learn
With the Wave Border printed interfacing pattern, you'll learn how to:
- Create wavy fabric borders using the Quiltsmart ZigZag Appliqué method
- Work with 2.5" strips or wider
- Follow printed sewing lines directly on the interfacing
- Cut, stitch, trim and turn your fabric
- Create consistent waves without complicated paper templates
- Combine different fabrics and strip widths for different looks
Quick Start
- Choose your fabric. Cut strips 2.5" wide or wider.
- Place the fabric with the printed interfacing.
- Sew along the printed lines.
- Trim and turn following the Quiltsmart method.
- Press and add your finished waves to your quilt or project.
Who This Is For
Perfect for quilters who:
- Want an easy way to add a decorative border to a quilt
- Enjoy experimenting with fabric strips
- Have a collection of 2.5" or wider strips in their stash
- Want to try the Quiltsmart ZigZag Appliqué method
- Prefer sewing guides printed directly on interfacing
- Want to add movement and curves to quilts and other fabric projects
It's also a good choice for Quiltsmart beginners. The printed instructions and sewing lines help you get started without having to translate a complicated paper pattern.
What's Included
- Printed interfacing with the Wave Border design
- Sewing lines printed directly on the interfacing
- Instructions and tips printed on the interfacing
- Four 1-yard waves per panel
- Designed for use with 2.5" strips or wider
- Quiltsmart ZigZag Appliqué method
Choose the Pack if You're New to Quiltsmart
The Pack is a great choice for first-time users. It includes four 1-yard panels, providing 16 yards of border in total.
Wave Border is more than a way to finish the edge of a quilt. The wavy design can add movement and personality to all kinds of fabric projects.
Use it for:
- Quilt borders
- Table runners
- Wall hangings
- Pillows
- Home décor
- Quilt coats and other wearables
- Creative fabric panels
- Projects where you want a curved or wavy design
Try different fabrics and strip widths to change the look. Quiltsmart has even shown the Wave Border used with different strip widths to create panels for a quilt coat.
Which options should I buy?
Which Wave Border Option Is Right for You?
New to Quiltsmart?
Choose the Pack for four 1-yard panels and 16 yards of border.
Already know the technique?
Choose a Panel when you only need a smaller amount.
Making lots of projects?
Consider the Bolt for larger quantities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Quiltsmart Wave Border pattern?
Wave Border is a printed interfacing pattern used to create decorative wavy fabric borders. The sewing lines, instructions, and tips are printed directly on the interfacing.
Is Wave Border a paper quilt pattern?
No. Wave Border is a printed interfacing pattern. The interfacing is part of the construction process and has the design and sewing information printed directly on it.
What size fabric strips do I need?
Wave Border uses 2.5" strips or wider. This makes it a useful project for using strips from your fabric stash.
How does the Quiltsmart Wave Border method work?
The Wave Border uses Quiltsmart's ZigZag Appliqué method. You cut, stitch, trim and turn the fabric using the printed lines on the interfacing.
How many waves are on one panel?
Each panel contains four 1-yard waves.
How much border does the Wave Border Pack make?
The Pack includes four 1-yard panels for a total of 16 yards of border.
Is Wave Border good for beginners?
Yes. The printed sewing lines and instructions make the technique easy to follow, especially if you are new to Quiltsmart methods.
Can I use different fabric strip widths?
Yes. Wave Border is designed for strips 2.5" wide or wider, giving you room to experiment with different fabric widths and combinations.
What can I make with Wave Border?
Wave Border can be used for quilt borders and creative fabric panels. It can also be used for home décor and wearable projects. Quiltsmart has featured it in a quilt coat project.
Do I need to buy the Pack?
No. Quiltsmart offers different product options. The Pack is recommended for first-time users because it includes four panels and provides plenty of interfacing to learn the technique.