The Blocks and Bars Quilt Border Pattern is a simple, versatile quilt border that can work beautifullly with a variety of quilt designs. Download the Blocks and Bars Quilt Border Pattern as a PDF to print out the pattern. You'll need to enlarge the quilt block at 125%.

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Blocks and Bars Border Pattern
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To make the Blocks and Bars Quilt Border Pattern:

Sew A to contrasting A. Sew B blocks to either side of AA's, repeating to make border strips to needed lengths. Adjust length of A's to fit quilt.

Fabric variation for the Blocks and Bars Border Pattern
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The Blocks and Bars Quilt Border Pattern is complemented by contrasting fabrics.

Use this border on your favorite quilt pattern from the Quilt Patterns page. Like this quilt border? Check out the other Quilt Border Patterns.

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