has anyone tried scalloped borders
04-03-2011, 10:08 AM
#41
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Originally Posted by twinkie
Here is the picture of an antique quilt I have that was done in 1936. Although it is not a typical scalloped edge, I think it is beautiful.
04-03-2011, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by mimom
if so would you do them again and do you have any advise or tricks that you learned. I cant seem to figure out what to do with this quilts borders so why not try scallops most everything else in this was something new to try.
04-03-2011, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by mimom
if so would you do them again and do you have any advise or tricks that you learned. I cant seem to figure out what to do with this quilts borders so why not try scallops most everything else in this was something new to try.
Little scallops are just lots of circles, jar top pattern, two pieces right sides together, draw the circles, sew all around the lines. cut roughly out leaving a seam edge. cut exactly in half, turn, and sew them to the quilt edges like you do prarie points.
Big scallops are a border, cut using plates or platters as patterns. Got to use bias binding though, and pleat the inside bends neatly and blindstitch them closed.
Hope this gives you some ideas?
04-03-2011, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by mimom
if so would you do them again and do you have any advise or tricks that you learned. I cant seem to figure out what to do with this quilts borders so why not try scallops most everything else in this was something new to try.
Little scallops are just lots of circles, jar top pattern, two pieces right sides together, draw the circles, sew all around the lines. cut roughly out leaving a seam edge. cut exactly in half, turn, and sew them to the quilt edges like you do prarie points.
Big scallops are a border, cut using plates or platters as patterns. Got to use bias binding though, and pleat the inside bends neatly and blindstitch them closed.
Hope this gives you some ideas?
04-03-2011, 11:49 AM
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There is way that I did a long time ago and it is a facing. The jest of it is to make a facing the same size as your front quilt border. You would mark the scallops on the facing fabric, lay on quilt TOP. Stitch on the marked scallop lines--trim with pinking scissors-turn facing to back of quilt and then you hand stitch the straight edge of the facing fabric to your quilt.
This method will give your a clean edge and you could quilt 1/4" from the outside edge of the scallops if desired. That will give you the look of a binding.
If you give this a try on a sample quilt sandwich you can get how it would look. It gives the quilt an elegant look, I did this on a Christmas wall hanging and really like the look of it.
Do a Google search for 'facing a quilt' and you will find information there.
This method will give your a clean edge and you could quilt 1/4" from the outside edge of the scallops if desired. That will give you the look of a binding.
If you give this a try on a sample quilt sandwich you can get how it would look. It gives the quilt an elegant look, I did this on a Christmas wall hanging and really like the look of it.
Do a Google search for 'facing a quilt' and you will find information there.
04-03-2011, 01:18 PM
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No matter what border you do, this is a beautiful quilt. I love the appliqued flowers, especially the iris.... I want to do that one for sure! I hope it turns out just like you want it. Good luck and happy stitching.
04-03-2011, 02:42 PM
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I would suggest putting a wide, chocolate brown border on the outside of your quilt, separated by a smaller, inner frame. This will give you a smooth surface to scallop and bind.Recently, Eddie, one of our members, posted the method he uses for scallops and there are a number of tutes.Try Sewing With Nancy and Missouri Star Quilt Company on You Tube. Most people use dinner plates to get the curves. I also have a scallop and prairie point rule as I like gadgets.
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