Originally Posted by oksewglad
QuiltE's method sounds like it would keep the strip an even width. You may notice mine is a little fatter on the left side. One could still use the gathering stitch with her method.
PS I think there's more than one way to skin a cat; as long as it works and looks good go for it.
ouch, for the poor puddy-tat!
Yes, it did keep it together nicely ... and the spray of water before I started to press the arch probably didn't do any harm.
Just wasn't sure if it was good or bad to machine stitch what wasn't showing.
And yes, I know there are "no rules"!!! :)