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Old 04-28-2011, 03:44 PM
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Has anybody ever used rick rack on a tote bag? Is it possible? The lady I'm making Bow Tucks for bought some just in case I could use it dress up the pattern. Can it be used?
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Old 04-28-2011, 03:46 PM
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Of course! Why not? It would be pretty!
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Old 04-28-2011, 03:54 PM
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I designed a pattern last year - and used rick rack around the top edging - I find that it set it off just right...I love working with notions and blending them with my projects...
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Originally Posted by Lockeb
I designed a pattern last year - and used rick rack around the top edging - I find that it set it off just right...I love working with notions and blending them with my projects...
Beautiful!!! I've never used rick rack before. How do you apply it?
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I just sew down the middle of it.
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Old 04-28-2011, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Jammin' Jane
I just sew down the middle of it.
Cool. I'm looking forward to trying it.
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Have fun with it. Show us what you make!
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Old 04-29-2011, 01:02 AM
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there are three (basic) ways to attach rickrack--
some people stitch straight down the center...
some people catch the tip of each upper bend.
some times half is caught in a seam and only half shows.
just depends on your project, your likes/dislikes and how much work you want to do.
when stitched down the center the (tips) can curl at times.
when stitching each tip it can be more time consuming-but no curling possilbe.
when putting in seams probably the easiest application
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Old 04-29-2011, 03:11 AM
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Rick rack has been around for years, but I guess not on quilts.
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Retro...reminds me of the 50's...used a lot then. Really perks something up.
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