# 09a | Quick Method Borders

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The Quick Method Border will add a uniform border of the same width around the entire quilt. This type of border will also use the same fabric on all sides.

You can have up to 3 quick method borders on your quilt.
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## <mark style="color:blue;">Module 09a | How to Quickly Add a Uniform Quilt Border</mark>

Sometimes you'll want to quickly add a border to your quilt without any fuss.&#x20;

Well, good news, with a couple of mouse clicks you can have yourself a border around your entire quilt. In fact, you can add up to 3 quick method borders to your quilt.

In this sub-module, you'll learn how to use the Quick Method to add a uniform border around your entire quilt top.&#x20;

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## <mark style="color:blue;">YouTube Video</mark>

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Module 09a: How to Quickly Add a Uniform Quilt Border
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## <mark style="color:blue;">Help Guide</mark>

To add a Quick Method Border:

1. Click on the <mark style="color:blue;">**BINDING/BORDER tab**</mark> on the left side control panel.

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2. Once it expands, click on the <mark style="color:blue;">**Add Border button**</mark>.

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3. The default width of the border is 2 inches. <mark style="color:blue;">**Change the width**</mark> of Border #1 to your desired width. In this example, my border width is 4".

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4. Select the <mark style="color:blue;">**Fabric Link**</mark> you want to use for the border from the dropdown menu.

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5. You will now see a 4" border using Fabric Link A.

   * **Note:** You can add up to 3 quick method borders.

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