Gathered sashing or borders
11-07-2010, 01:13 PM
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Both sides of the fabric is gathered and then sewn into the quilts. Using a gathering foot helps keep your gathers nice and even. You can pick them up for $10 or less online :wink:
You will see this a lot in heirloom quilts. I just watched Martha Pullen demonstrate this yesterday morning on her tv show :D:D:D
You will see this a lot in heirloom quilts. I just watched Martha Pullen demonstrate this yesterday morning on her tv show :D:D:D
11-07-2010, 01:18 PM
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I do not have a gathering foot, it would save a lot of work, wouldn't it? Might have to check it out, if I decided to try this out or go with my double row of gathering threads. Still, it makes a nice quilt as I said.
11-07-2010, 05:08 PM
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I haven't tried this yet, but am planning on putting some ruffles or shirring in some baby quilts. I don't have a gathering foot, but I read to lay a "heavy" string down, and zigzag over it (not catching it) then pulling on the string to make your gathers. Then sew into place.
11-07-2010, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by quilter girl
I haven't tried this yet, but am planning on putting some ruffles or shirring in some baby quilts. I don't have a gathering foot, but I read to lay a "heavy" string down, and zigzag over it (not catching it) then pulling on the string to make your gathers. Then sew into place.
11-08-2010, 05:30 AM
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Thats so sad
That is exactly how I do ruffles on any project with ruffles. For some strange reason, my DGD is terrified of ruffles. She will not wear anything at all with a ruffle. I once made her some jammie pants with ruffles at the feet opening and she had a fit until I cut them off. I can only imagine a quilt for her with ruffles. LOL!!
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Originally Posted by SherriB
Originally Posted by quilter girl
I haven't tried this yet, but am planning on putting some ruffles or shirring in some baby quilts. I don't have a gathering foot, but I read to lay a "heavy" string down, and zigzag over it (not catching it) then pulling on the string to make your gathers. Then sew into place.
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