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07-14-2015, 10:22 AM

#21

Ellen 1

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Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2

I cut my accent strip 3" I pin it in place (along the body of the pillowcase) unfolded and stitch an 1/8 inside the pressed fold. You can see the white stitches where the arrow points to. Then I continue the rest of the "burrito" procedure.

oooohhhhhhh----great idea!! Will try that next time.
Ellen

07-14-2015, 11:16 AM

#22

LoriEl

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Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2

I, too, love this idea. I also like the decorative stitch idea but this is faster! I will be trying both for sure. Thanks for the idea.

07-14-2015, 11:42 AM

#23

mountain-moma

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Waving from West Virginia,, What ever works for you I myself haven't thought of doing it that way but I am now

07-15-2015, 02:46 AM

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Thank you donnajean for the tutorial lead.

07-15-2015, 04:33 AM

#25

callen

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Welcome to the QB & I too agree with you sewing that small strip down. Much neater & washes better.

07-15-2015, 05:21 AM

#26

quiltin-nannie

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Gee, i never thought of that! Thanks for the idea; that's what I'll be doing from now on! And Maniacquilter, I like your idea of how to do it!

07-15-2015, 06:24 AM

#27

regm

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I like to use the fancy stitches on my machine to keep this strip down. Looks neater.

07-15-2015, 08:04 AM

#28

Bibliogirl

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Originally Posted by DACO48

I sometimes will use one of the fancy stitches on my machine to stitch it down. Gives it a little pizazz.

I also do this to keep the strip from flapping.

07-20-2015, 06:25 PM

#29

Maggie_Sue

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My sister just picked up a set of pillow cases I made for her, for their sale at Church. Sure wish I had seen this thread sooner, oh well next set.....Appreciate the suggestion.