My selvage quilt
06-13-2017, 07:06 AM
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Thanks for all the nice comments. The selvages are from very narrow up to probably 2" wide. I'm an equal opportunity scrap/selvage user 
. I use the flat method of layering each selvage and stitching the edge so it's really not stiff at all. Granted, it's a little heavier than a regular pieced quilt but still quite usable if I choose to. I first sorted selvages by color to determine if the idea was even possible. Then when I found I could easily fill a project box each with the main colors I designed the layout.
. I use the flat method of layering each selvage and stitching the edge so it's really not stiff at all. Granted, it's a little heavier than a regular pieced quilt but still quite usable if I choose to. I first sorted selvages by color to determine if the idea was even possible. Then when I found I could easily fill a project box each with the main colors I designed the layout.Thanks for sharing your beautiful quilt with us !!!
06-14-2017, 08:48 AM
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The flat method is sewing along the edge of a selvage that is placed on top of another selvage while using a foundation material underneath. The turned method requires a wider selvage so that you can stitch and turn like a regular seam.
I've realized that selvage sewing is a great mystery to most so I am working on a tutorial with pictures and will let you all know when it's posted.
I've realized that selvage sewing is a great mystery to most so I am working on a tutorial with pictures and will let you all know when it's posted.
06-15-2017, 04:26 PM
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The flat method is sewing along the edge of a selvage that is placed on top of another selvage while using a foundation material underneath. The turned method requires a wider selvage so that you can stitch and turn like a regular seam.
I've realized that selvage sewing is a great mystery to most so I am working on a tutorial with pictures and will let you all know when it's posted.
I've realized that selvage sewing is a great mystery to most so I am working on a tutorial with pictures and will let you all know when it's posted.
Thanks so much for the info.!
I can't wait for your tutorial to be available!!
Please, keep us informed - from this thread, if possible.
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