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Old 09-04-2011, 05:53 PM
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How wide do you usually cut the selvedges? I must not be doing it right....mine are not nearly wide enough to use for anything....
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Old 09-05-2011, 03:59 AM
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I cut my selvages anywhere from 1 1/2" to 4" depending on how much of the fabric I want showing.
I don't bother with any selvage that doesn't have at least a scant 1/4" at the edge.
They've outgrown their 15" square box. I buy way too much fabric.
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Old 09-05-2011, 11:25 AM
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inspiration from Quilts from the Selvage Edge.

planning
[ATTACH=CONFIG]251964[/ATTACH]

planning
[ATTACH=CONFIG]251965[/ATTACH]

top finishd- not quiltd (sorry pic is darkr, sam quilt, though)
[ATTACH=CONFIG]251966[/ATTACH]
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Old 09-05-2011, 01:03 PM
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Corky - those are wonderful selvage quilts
You're an inspiration
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Old 09-05-2011, 07:45 PM
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Corky, I love your Star of David. Love the red that you used. :-D
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