Has anybody ever used rick rack on a tote bag? Is it possible? The lady I'm making Bow Tucks for bought some just in case I could use it dress up the pattern. Can it be used?

Of course! Why not? It would be pretty!

I designed a pattern last year - and used rick rack around the top edging - I find that it set it off just right...I love working with notions and blending them with my projects...

Beautiful!!! I've never used rick rack before. How do you apply it?

I just sew down the middle of it.

Cool. I'm looking forward to trying it.

Have fun with it. Show us what you make!

there are three (basic) ways to attach rickrack--
some people stitch straight down the center...
some people catch the tip of each upper bend.
some times half is caught in a seam and only half shows.
just depends on your project, your likes/dislikes and how much work you want to do.
when stitched down the center the (tips) can curl at times.
when stitching each tip it can be more time consuming-but no curling possilbe.
when putting in seams probably the easiest application

Rick rack has been around for years, but I guess not on quilts.

Retro...reminds me of the 50's...used a lot then. Really perks something up.