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mtspools 03-03-2011 06:07 PM

Does any one know how they make them quilts useing salvage edge of fabric? Or where I can find out how?I just don't understand how one would sew them they are so narrow.

MTS 03-03-2011 06:51 PM

Karen wrote the book (literally) on sewing with selvage strips.
http://selvageblog.blogspot.com

mtspools 03-03-2011 07:00 PM

Thanks Karen

MTS 03-03-2011 07:12 PM


Originally Posted by mtspools
one would sew them they are so narrow.

You don't cut them off at the line where the fabric design starts, you include 1"-"2 of the fabric (depending on your design preference). This way have enough for a seam allowance so all the color dots will show, as well as to having a piece of the fabric showing. Again, it depends on what you're making, and how many strips you want to fit in that space.

mtspools 03-03-2011 07:23 PM

MMMM do i really want to do this one day?

grammysews4u 03-03-2011 07:47 PM

Thanks for the info MTS.

MTS 03-03-2011 09:00 PM


Originally Posted by mtspools
MMMM do i really want to do this one day?

You don't have to make a whole quilt. Make a wallet. Or a mug rug - how easy it that? Just to see if you like it. Then you can start collecting. ;)

My favorite is the dress the Australian lady made. And the umbrella. The lampshade was awesome. Actually, I was more impressed with the non-quilt items. I'm amazed by people's imagination.

CoriAmD 03-03-2011 09:01 PM


Originally Posted by mtspools
MMMM do i really want to do this one day?

not me! :)

Wholeheart Mom 03-04-2011 05:34 AM


Originally Posted by MTS

Originally Posted by mtspools
MMMM do i really want to do this one day?

You don't have to make a whole quilt. Make a wallet. Or a mug rug - how easy it that? Just to see if you like it. Then you can start collecting. ;)

My favorite is the dress the Australian lady made. And the umbrella. The lampshade was awesome. Actually, I was more impressed with the non-quilt items. I'm amazed by people's imagination.

I was floored by the dress! I am awed at the creativity of some people and wonder where my creative gene is hiding.

mtspools 03-04-2011 05:40 AM


Originally Posted by Wholeheart Mom

Originally Posted by MTS

Originally Posted by mtspools
MMMM do i really want to do this one day?

You don't have to make a whole quilt. Make a wallet. Or a mug rug - how easy it that? Just to see if you like it. Then you can start collecting. ;)

My favorite is the dress the Australian lady made. And the umbrella. The lampshade was awesome. Actually, I was more impressed with the non-quilt items. I'm amazed by people's imagination.

I was floored by the dress! I am awed at the creativity of some people and wonder where my creative gene is hiding.

I seen little girl skirts top was old jeans and the shirt was strips,very pretty and neat idea I thought. hug the girls for me. Thanks for idea's


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