mtspools

Does any one know how they make them quilts useing salvage edge of fabric? Or where I can find out how?I just don't understand how one would sew them they are so narrow.

MTS

Karen wrote the book (literally) on sewing with selvage strips.
http://selvageblog.blogspot.com

mtspools

Thanks Karen

MTS

You don't cut them off at the line where the fabric design starts, you include 1"-"2 of the fabric (depending on your design preference). This way have enough for a seam allowance so all the color dots will show, as well as to having a piece of the fabric showing. Again, it depends on what you're making, and how many strips you want to fit in that space.

mtspools

MMMM do i really want to do this one day?

grammysews4u

Thanks for the info MTS.

MTS

You don't have to make a whole quilt. Make a wallet. Or a mug rug - how easy it that? Just to see if you like it. Then you can start collecting. ;)

My favorite is the dress the Australian lady made. And the umbrella. The lampshade was awesome. Actually, I was more impressed with the non-quilt items. I'm amazed by people's imagination.

CoriAmD

not me! :)

Wholeheart Mom

I was floored by the dress! I am awed at the creativity of some people and wonder where my creative gene is hiding.

mtspools

I seen little girl skirts top was old jeans and the shirt was strips,very pretty and neat idea I thought. hug the girls for me. Thanks for idea's