QuiltE

While we're talking scalloped borders, I'll ask about this.

Has anyone done a pieced straight/scalloped border. Think pianokey-bargello-scalloped. Here's a link to a pic.

http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/bom/14/bom_14_05.jpg

I don't have the pattern, and if anyone knows where I can find it, please let me know. Ironically I'd already started baskets and was thinking of scallops .... then saw this!

Would do baskets on bed top. Lots of background bordering then this piano key scallop ........ if I can figure out how! Thanks!!

quilttiludrop

I did a scalloped border recently on a Double Wedding Ring Quilt (see DWR-WIP post). I handled the inside corners with a miter. Other than that putting on the bias binding wasn't too complicated.

IMHO, however the pictured quilt would look better with straight borders.

inletjerry

Yes, I have done them on two quilts, they are simple with the Scallop and Vine Ruler. As real feeling of accomplishment when the project is finished, and such a soft beautiful look. Try it, you might like it!!!

nabobw

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fabric whisperer

I think a 2nd straight border about 2.5 inches finished (deep reds from your quilt colors), then a dark (to match your color scheme) for the scallop would look great!

I draw right on the good side of the fabric with chalk :)
I basically put a fat straight border on. Then I mark corners with a dinnerplate or my special scallop ruler to a "fullness" that I feel looks good.

Then I find the dead center of all 4 sides, and mark it with a stripe of scotch tape, then I visually (with special humpy scallop ruler) see about how they'll meet going from corner to center mark... choose a size and go for it.

I boo-boo'd one quilt, and got a point in the center when doing soft scallops (like a hilly road)... but I ended up liking it, it made an interesting focal point on the drop sides when I dressed the bed :)

Tweety2911

I think a scalloped border would look great on this quilt and using a darker fabric that is already in the quilt is a good idea. Love your quilt, it's beautiful.

lbc

My sister-in-law just made a quilt that she appliqued scallops on a regular border and it turned out really nice.

GammaLou

I did a scalloped border and thought it was easier than trying to miter the corners! I have since gotten better on the miters, but stll love to do the scallops.

Here' a picture of my quilt.

Dolphyngyrl

Your quilt is absolutely beautiful, wish i could help you with the scallops haven't done them myself

twinkie

Here is the picture of an antique quilt I have that was done in 1936. Although it is not a typical scalloped edge, I think it is beautiful.