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04-26-2011, 07:59 PM

dotcomdtcm

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I'm going to start a strip pieced banner using the selvage of every fabric I use from now on. Maybe 12". This will be a visual journal and look very interesting, when I finally organize my studio. Of course this idea is inspired by Chele, who taught me to look at the WOF!!

04-26-2011, 08:04 PM

QuiltE

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Selvages I understand, though I'm not sure what you're planning to do?

04-26-2011, 08:08 PM

GwynR

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I rather like this idea. Maybe 18-24 inches though. Then it would make a great backing for a table topper to make it reversible. That would be a really fun table topper if you had a little party with quilting friends!!!

04-26-2011, 08:09 PM

GwynR

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oh, i forgot to say, I am in!

04-26-2011, 08:10 PM

tjradj

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One of the ladies in my guild recovered her sewing chair with fabric she made from selvedges. It was amazing. You can check it out at:
http://thecozyquilter.blogspot.com/2010/10/wow.html

04-26-2011, 08:48 PM

Jammin' Jane

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I just started saving my selvages!

04-26-2011, 09:09 PM

wolfkitty

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Are you planning to add as you go, or organize them in some way? (I like the chair!)

04-26-2011, 09:11 PM

Qbee

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Well what a cool idea!

04-26-2011, 09:21 PM

Gladys

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That is a neat idea.

04-27-2011, 02:38 AM

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raedar63

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So you cut 12 inches off of the selvege end? I like this idea but 12 inches seems like I would need to buy extra fabric to account for the 12 inches. I am confused.