onaemtnest

I was intrigued with the spool holder that Sue has in her post #1 that is holding the adding machine paper roll. Well I watched and watched on eBay hoping someone would sell one of the June Tailor thread holders Sue said she'd had for years.

Tired of waiting I contacted an Etsy seller, that does woodworking that offers to make special orders. They developed a holder for me to specifically to fit a adding machine paper roll. It is Fantastic it is just the right weight, finished so well for such a small item of woodworking. The seller even covered the bottom with felt to protect what ever it sits on. Well worth the money.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/2258623...-shop-header-0


I'm not affiliated with this seller on Etsy whatsoever, just a very satisfied customer.

Lilrain

I have planned on doing this, have the adding machine paper in a couple of widths. Just need to get started!

dfelker

Wonderful idea!

quiltmouse

I have (in process) a "made fabric" quilt. The made fabric blocks (6" finished) are crumbs & strips sewed together to make my fabric. I am floating them in brick red - square in a square style. I thought this border would work perfectly, but I wanted it wider.

I bought this product: http://www.quill.com/craft-supplies/...er=WYF01353155

and cut it into strips, I think they are finished 5". If you are joining strips (phone books, newspapers), use a glue stick, because it won't hang up on your needle like tape will.

Quick question, has anyone tried having the fabric strips hang out past the edge of the paper, then instead of trimming to the edge of the paper roll, trimming to 1/4 SA? That way you can leave the paper on while you join it in your quilt, but not have to remove the paper from a seam allowance. ...I cannot remember if that's how I did my strips.

4dogs

Just a quick response here.........I use the "used " fabric softener sheets from the clothes dryer as foundation pieces...you can use it as rectangles, or cut it to squares............DO NOT try to iron on it tho............but it makes a lighter weight foundation and you can leave it on there and it smells good while you are stitching on it........I have done many, many strip quilts using it.........

blewbird

I have another use for the rolls. If I need to divide a quilt border for quilting, or other reason, I cut a strip of the tape the length of the quilt. Then I fold the tape in half, again, again and again until I have equal sections to mark off. I can then mark the tape folds onto the quilt. I can also measure each section and use that measurement as I need to.

nienja

great soluion to make a Wonderfull quilt wit scraps!!

jcrilley

My avatar has this method in the border

Lilrain

I now have the adding machine tape. Will try this soon

QuiltnLady1

Love your strips -- what a great way to have a piano key border on hand. Thanks for the idea.