Scallop Edges
11-10-2012, 03:23 PM
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I believe Elanor Burns has a scallop ruler on her site (Quilt in a Day) and I have also seen them recently at Hobby Lobby as well as JoAnn Fabrics.
11-10-2012, 03:34 PM
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Here is a youtube video that explains how to finish out scallop edges.
I think it explains it very well,
HTH
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwPe_84GBfY
I think it explains it very well,
HTH
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwPe_84GBfY
11-10-2012, 04:06 PM
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I bought a scallop ruler. I think that is the most important thing to do. It will give you the right size to make your scallops and you want your corners to be round. Yes, Jenny Doan's YouTube video is excellent. She uses the scallop ruler and she teaches so well that a beginner could understand her. Check out her YouTube video. But be sure to buy the scallop ruler she uses. It's the best IMO.
11-11-2012, 10:44 AM
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Back to my favorite Jenny Doan again. Here's her video:
http://quiltingtutorials.com/all/scalloped-edge-quilt/
http://quiltingtutorials.com/all/scalloped-edge-quilt/
11-11-2012, 10:56 AM
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Interesting - I love Jenny Dolan's video. I thought the binding would have to be bias, but food for thought I attended a presentation by Janice Pope where she says it is best to do all your bindings on the bias, they wear better. Anyway back to the point, I just watched the Utube video with Marci Baker that LaQuita referenced - she is showing more of a facing then binding and did not use a bias strip. She used more a 6" facing folded in half. Interestingl. Thanks again for all of your input, so much to learn - luv it!!! Also of interest is the stay stitching and not stay stitching, think I will for "safety's sake". Also, as some have mentioned sewing on binding before cutting, well stay stitching should solve any issues that would prevent, I think. Thanks again.
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11-11-2012, 12:44 PM
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Welcome, CabinSewin! You're among friends here, and be prepared to be spoiled by all the wonderful Q.B. Members. They are a wealth of information and have been so supportive and taught me so much!
Hi. I'm new to the forum, but I did my first scalloped quilt this year. Believe it or not it was pretty easy. I recommend you follow the clear directions found in Quilting: The Complete Guide by Darlene Zimmerman; page 205 - 215. I was pretty nervous about it, but I bought some wide adding machine tape to draw my border on & double check my measurements. This I pinned to the border & stitched over to get the scallop down (like doing paper piecing) . I used Zimmerman's Easy Scallop tool (also comes with easy-to-understand directions) and the scallop was near perfect.
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