Library quilt
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Library quilt
I want to make a library quilt. I see some patterns have a selvedge strip on what would be a book spine to make it look like a title. I do have a few selvedge strips I can use. Does anybody have any suggestions as to how to sew these on? Any suggestions as to where I can buy more? I checked eBay and no luck.
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We have some people here on the boards who do fantastic things with selvedges.
One of whom I sent out my latest collection of trims so I don't have anything currently available, hopefully someone else here will have some they can share.
Here's a tutorial on the board:
Sewing Selvedges
One of whom I sent out my latest collection of trims so I don't have anything currently available, hopefully someone else here will have some they can share.
Here's a tutorial on the board:
Sewing Selvedges
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I save all my printed selvages by cutting 1.5" off. I save them in a bag for future projects. I don't save the other side - just throw those away.
To make the book title or spine, take the 1.5" piece, cut to size (include a seam allowance) and iron it in half, wrong sides facing. Then just topstitch.
To make the book title or spine, take the 1.5" piece, cut to size (include a seam allowance) and iron it in half, wrong sides facing. Then just topstitch.
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