raptureready

Okay, I'm a terminology idiot. Is the thing you guys are talking about like the little "extra" tab on a pillow case? That little strip that's sewn in but not sewn down between the case fabric and the hem fabric? Just so I'll know in the future.

quiltluvr

Yes it is raptureready.

And you can adjust the size in your projects, depending on what kind of you are after.

raptureready

Thanks. I've done it in pillowcases I just didn't know what it was called. Now I do. Pretty complicated names and directions for such a simple thing to do. I always just called it a "flap."

pam1966

Your term makes more sense to me! :wink:

raptureready

Maybe "flap" is too common or it just doesn't sound like you've done something to amaze and astound people.
"I put a "flap" in the border" doesn't sound nearly as complicated as "I sewed in a dimensionally folded insert at the outer edge of my inner border to separate, enhance and accentuate the rich tones of the outer border. It also adds a "three dimensional" quality to my quilt rather than the normal two dimensions of yours." Now, you've really accomplished something. :lol: :lol: Personally, I'll put a flap in.

Baloonatic

I love doing them! I just call them "standing seams"

pgthom

I agree with this idea. Sounds like what they are trying to explain.

Carol's Quilts

raptureready,

Thanks for the pillow case tip. NOW I understand.

By the way, you have a wonderful way with words. Your descriptive explanation of the three-dimensional seam is fantastic - wish I would have said that!

Pat G

I used a flange pc. on a recent quilt & my long arm quilter told me never to do that again since it messes up her work. I think she also said she had to stop & reset the quilt on the machine? Since I don't long arm or understand what all it takes, I assured her I'd never do it again. Just like an naughty kid. LOL

raptureready

LOL !! I used to work at the University of Illinois---I'm used to hearing a bunch of useless retoric that's just to try and make someone sound as important as they think they are.