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    Old 04-30-2016, 07:00 AM
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    I have use a contrasting bias binding and it works and looks great. If the fabric is plain, I usually try to make an appliqued figure that I place in one corner that matches the binding. I use rounded corners to make things even easier.
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    Old 04-30-2016, 07:08 AM
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    I use a wavy blade in my Olfa cutter. Simple, yet effective. I try to keep all that hand work to a minimum.
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    Old 04-30-2016, 11:59 AM
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    I pin two layers together,
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    Old 04-30-2016, 12:07 PM
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    I pin two layers together, stitch all around 4inches from the edge using a walking zig-zag stitch, then stitch second stitching about 1/2 inch from first stitching. (helps if stretches ) then cut about 3/8 to 1/2 in wide strips from edges of fleece using both layers -forms a fringe. Be sure and cut out a 4" block on corners first and save to serge into a block quilt for donation centers. So easy and no need to finish any edges as fleece does not ravel . I have made many of them using that method. Using the walking zig-zag stitch is.
    so easy
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    Old 04-30-2016, 01:46 PM
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    when i finish it that way, i use emb floss and do a blanket stitch.
    otherwise, serger with a nice thread to pretty it up
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    Old 04-30-2016, 03:13 PM
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    Originally Posted by NoraB
    I have seen a Project Linus quilt that was crocheted around the outside. They said they used a little tool that made tiny holes, equally spaced and then used those holes to crochet onto the fleece in contrasting color yarn.
    They make a 45 mm blade for some rotary cutters just for this purpose. The blade looks like it has teeth.
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    Old 04-30-2016, 03:32 PM
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    Wide serger edge...

    Or, applied quilt binding just like a quilt would be finished.
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    Old 05-01-2016, 02:40 PM
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    I have seen a crocheted edge in a complementing color, was very nice.
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    Old 05-04-2016, 12:27 PM
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    Where can I find a rotary cutter that punches a slot for the crochet hook? I would certainly be interested in finding one of these gems.
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    Old 05-04-2016, 12:59 PM
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    DollyQuilt- try Walmart, JoAnns, or if all else fails, try Amazon?
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