Here it is so far...possible scallop border.
01-11-2010, 09:10 PM
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I love that pattern & you did a great job on it! I have done scalloped borders on 2 different tablecovers & 2 matching runners. They are really easy to do, just remember that your binding MUST be on the bias! That way it works itself around the curves. Personally. I wouldn't put scallops on that design. It is rather geometric & scallops are kind of soft. I might consider Prairie points instead?? Although I have never done them?? Maybe just a version of the design that you could work into the border? It's a personal thing, after all. Good luck in whatever you decide! :P
01-12-2010, 02:25 AM
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Here's a link to the quilt I made with a scalloped border http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-21630-1.htm.
I drew up the scallop on paper (exam table paper I got from the medical supply store). I measured the length & width, then figured approximately how far apart I thought they should be. Needed to be sure they ended on the upswing towards the corners. I folded the paper everywhere it extended out and hand drew the lines. It was pretty time consuming, but worked well. I then cut the paper and used it as a template, drew the line on w/chalk pencil (mechanical kind). I quilted it and attached the binding to the front BEFORE I cut the scallop out. I did not have any issues with distorting the bias this way. I loved the look so much I splurged for the wavy ruler. I haven't used it yet, but have a quilt in the works that I will be using it on.
I drew up the scallop on paper (exam table paper I got from the medical supply store). I measured the length & width, then figured approximately how far apart I thought they should be. Needed to be sure they ended on the upswing towards the corners. I folded the paper everywhere it extended out and hand drew the lines. It was pretty time consuming, but worked well. I then cut the paper and used it as a template, drew the line on w/chalk pencil (mechanical kind). I quilted it and attached the binding to the front BEFORE I cut the scallop out. I did not have any issues with distorting the bias this way. I loved the look so much I splurged for the wavy ruler. I haven't used it yet, but have a quilt in the works that I will be using it on.
01-13-2010, 07:07 PM
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something I thought of later.....when you get to binding the INSIDE curve between the scallops, pull the fabic so it is almost straight when sewing on the machine. It will relax whe you let it go & when you hand-sew the back, it will be in the right place! Make sense?
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