Butterfli19

On this thread
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...g-t127919.html

there was a question on using a fork to make pleats. Intrigued myself, I googled it and found this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUiTW8OOP78

She does it while sewing, but I suppose it could be pre-pinned or basted as well. Also, for smaller pleats, maybe it's as simple as using a smaller fork, like a lobster fork.

I once saw a crib quilt and the border was pleated, it was quite different and added so much to the quilt.

Just wanted to share.

liking quilting

Oh, wow, is she ever cleaver! My Mom would have loved that hint. She used to sew her own curtains and pleated drapes.

toverly

Thank you for sharing that video! I never thought a fork would be used in sewing. It's pretty neat.

willferg

That is very cool. I have never had any desire to pleat anything, but I may have to, now!

arheath

Wow. I just love seeing the many clever ideas people come up with for doing things.

my-ty

Very clever and does give me ideas...

JENNR8R

That is so clever!!!

Yooper32

My comment to self was, "well, did you ever?"

Tartan

​That is very cool! I hope I remember that the next time I want pleats!

Bubbie

Nancy, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. I have been putting off making an item for my DGD, because I needed to make the pleats. I the past they have been a PAIN, after link you had I'm off to finish making pleats. Need lots of pleats and I have lots of forks. Thank you again.