Tartan

I stay stitched just inside the 1/4 inch binding seam allowance so the bias edges won't stretch. I trimmed the side and bottom scallops. I folded the quilt in half and redrew the scallop side to match the other side. I stay stitched that edge also.[ATTACH=CONFIG]605445[/ATTACH]

Tartan

After stay stitching the second side and trimming, I folded the quilt in half, matching the scallops, and marked the last border. I know it won't be perfect after adding the bias binding but it has a better chance of looking good when the quilt is folded. Of course if you plan to have it on a bed all the time, it wouldn't matter if your scallops matched. Now to cut my bias binding and try my hand at sewing it on![ATTACH=CONFIG]605446[/ATTACH]

A1penny

Wow! Those scallops are so beautifully done. I've never tried that, but your description may give me courage to try it on something very small! I'm really impressed!

sue.ross.8782

Thank you for sharing your technique. I love your attention to detail.

Ariannaquilts

How did you come up with that technique? Very impressed with the way you think Tartan! Merry Christmas!

PamelaOry

I love scalloped edges, your quilt is shaping up to be a beauty!

Kitsie

Thanks for the great method for scallops! One suggestion Tartan: When I attempted to bind scallops, (about 100 times) I saw this tutorial by Marci Baker showing how to "face" it instead! A super answer! Here is the link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwPe...&feature=share

jillmc

Smart! do you use a ruler to mark the scallops? I have not attempted this yet....trying to get brave enough to cut that wide border!

Jordan

Very nicely done. What a great idea to fold in half and match the other side. Very creative idea.

Jingle

Great idea, yours turned very nicely.