Hey, selvage savers!
#2
Have you an idea of what you will be doing with the selvedges? Check out some 'selvedge' tutorials on line and perhaps sew a test piece to see what effect you prefer.
Do you only want to see the white selvedge part or do you want a strip of coloured fabric between each selvedge? As the selvedges are overlapped, rather than seamed, you don't lose very much when they are sewn together. I would love to hear what others do.
Do you only want to see the white selvedge part or do you want a strip of coloured fabric between each selvedge? As the selvedges are overlapped, rather than seamed, you don't lose very much when they are sewn together. I would love to hear what others do.
#4
I do not use the salvages but I give them to two gals in my guild that make stunningly beautiful quilts. One will not use those with fuzzy edges, the other doesn't care. I always cut 1 inch from where the color starts. That seems to be OK for them.
#6
With all the discussion I think I am going to join you in saving salvages. I have most likely tossed hundreds of pounds of salvages over the years. Reading here gives me a good idea on what to do. I think I would have to be more careful on fabrics going out with swaps however since you want to be exact or better on the dimensions being sent out. Also do you wash the fabric first before cutting to save the salvages?
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Lynnie 25 has a a great tutorial, but you need to check out her selvedge pictures. When you click on her name in the thread, a drop down box will appear. Click on "view profile". Go to "started threads" and you will find all the threads she has posted. Her selvedge pics usually has the word selvedge in the name of the thread. Enjoy.
Sewing Selvedges
I have made a couple of small waste baskets for one's sewing room, wrist pin cushions from the small strips, a sewing machine cover, small bags, a large needle case, a sewing machine "apron" I have a big box full that I want to make this quilt with it.
http://www.aqsblog.com/free-log-cabi...y-karen-griska
This a a good blog to look at as well.
https://selvageblog.blogspot.com/
Sewing Selvedges
I have made a couple of small waste baskets for one's sewing room, wrist pin cushions from the small strips, a sewing machine cover, small bags, a large needle case, a sewing machine "apron" I have a big box full that I want to make this quilt with it.
http://www.aqsblog.com/free-log-cabi...y-karen-griska
This a a good blog to look at as well.
https://selvageblog.blogspot.com/
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Lynnie 25 has a a great tutorial, but you need to check out her selvedge pictures. When you click on her name in the thread, a drop down box will appear. Click on "view profile". Go to "started threads" and you will find all the threads she has posted. Her selvedge pics usually has the word selvedge in the name of the thread. Enjoy....
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