Opinions needed please
07-29-2019, 07:16 PM
#31
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It's a bit harder, more time, but the results so worth the effort. As with anything else, how much you put into it is what you get out of it. Does that make sense? I had chemo for SLE today and I'm a bit sluggish. I did one and have my Dear Jane coming up. That's a labor of love and it has to have scallops. :-) If you want it, you have a small quilt there, best place to start with something like this. I say go for it and Enjoy!
07-29-2019, 07:44 PM
#32
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I have done scalloped binding and find it no more difficult then regular binding, and the added plus of no mitered corners. I do my binding by machine both to apply and to finish, and I would think it would be even easier by hand not as much chance of getting a twisting section.
07-30-2019, 04:34 AM
#38
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I like it with the straight edges, as well.
You mentioned that you were going to do a tumbler next? That can easily be done with an edging that follows the tumblers, so you can make use of the bias binding that you already have if the colour suits.
Watson
You mentioned that you were going to do a tumbler next? That can easily be done with an edging that follows the tumblers, so you can make use of the bias binding that you already have if the colour suits.
Watson
07-30-2019, 06:51 AM
#39
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If you don’t like doing the binding here are some tips:
1. It is easier to make a straight binding.
2. It does take longer to stitch a scallop binding.
3. Watch Marcy Bakers youtube on how to make the miters in the point of the scallop. Excellent instruction and valuable information.
4. Make a small sample to try before cutting into your quilt to see if you are still interested in making the scallops.
Scallops are usually put on a more “fancy” quilt. The colors and the pattern on this quilt are so very nice, I would just do a straight border.
“Binding Inside Angles for Quilts and Sewing” by March Baker (YouTube)
1. It is easier to make a straight binding.
2. It does take longer to stitch a scallop binding.
3. Watch Marcy Bakers youtube on how to make the miters in the point of the scallop. Excellent instruction and valuable information.
4. Make a small sample to try before cutting into your quilt to see if you are still interested in making the scallops.
Scallops are usually put on a more “fancy” quilt. The colors and the pattern on this quilt are so very nice, I would just do a straight border.
“Binding Inside Angles for Quilts and Sewing” by March Baker (YouTube)
Last edited by Ellen 1; 07-30-2019 at 06:56 AM. Reason: Adding name of youtube
07-30-2019, 08:14 AM
#40
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Location: Hamburg,Western New York State
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If you want a good excuse to not do the scallops, the quilt is very angular as it is and the straight line keeps true with that.
How about a compromise and only curve the corners? That way you can try the technique and not drive yourself crazy. Besides, those corner curves are easy, it's the going back up again at the valley that is my tough spot.
The curves do require a bit of fussy and fudging as you go through but it isn't too bad. Didn't really add any time when I've done it but I'm super slow on handwork, I'm not very good at it, and with my vision issues I get cranky! I do as little handwork as I possibly can, but I still put my binding on the front by machine and flip and do the invisible stitch back because I am happiest with the way that comes out.
How about a compromise and only curve the corners? That way you can try the technique and not drive yourself crazy. Besides, those corner curves are easy, it's the going back up again at the valley that is my tough spot.
The curves do require a bit of fussy and fudging as you go through but it isn't too bad. Didn't really add any time when I've done it but I'm super slow on handwork, I'm not very good at it, and with my vision issues I get cranky! I do as little handwork as I possibly can, but I still put my binding on the front by machine and flip and do the invisible stitch back because I am happiest with the way that comes out.
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