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07-23-2010, 07:34 PM

amandasgramma

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I have been exploring here and see a number of great projects using selveges......BUT, no one says (or I missed it) ....what size do you usually cut your selveges???? I know -- probably a dumb question...however, I think I want to start saving them and play with them!!!! :-D

07-23-2010, 08:06 PM

M.E.H.

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I have been wondering the same thing. How wide do they need to be?

07-23-2010, 08:09 PM

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This may not be the answer you are looking for but I do believe the width is up to you. I have been making mine
1 1/2 in to 2 in.

07-23-2010, 08:25 PM

wvdek

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That's about the width I cut mine. Been saving them for a rainy day.

07-23-2010, 08:43 PM

amandasgramma

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Thanks... I was thinking about that, but wanted to see what you were doing!!! Now.....to SAVE! LOL

07-23-2010, 09:09 PM

sewcrafty

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Someone told me 1/2" - 1" + the salvege.

07-23-2010, 09:28 PM

marsha433

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What do you do with the salvages after saving them? What kind of projects use salvages? Thanks.

07-23-2010, 09:53 PM

baskets4moo

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Check out selvagequilts.com and my post in pictures
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-49141-1.htm
Have fun!

07-23-2010, 10:29 PM

C.Cal Quilt Girl

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Prefer not to cut up till I'm ready to use.... :)
get folded and thrown in a basket, or larger pieces put w/remnants :D

07-24-2010, 05:26 AM

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Terryl

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My question is are selvages pieced with a 1/4 inch seam or stitched on a foundation piece with raw edges left? I would like to make some selvage pot holders but can't seem to grasp how to do them. I love the way they look. Thanks all.