Selvedges

Oct 19, 2008 8 Replies

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Yikes! Rather like "the only part of the pig you can't use is the squeal."



Nann


And to think I used to use my selvedges to tie up plants/trees etc. No more.

They are so cool.

And to think the selvage edge was the only scrap of fabric I ever threw away guilt-free. Sigh. No more here, either.

Those are *really* neat, but I think I lack the patience and probably the skill level. I'll start saving selvages for you, Ginger.

Sherry

Here's an entire selvedge dress! And her newer posts show more selvedge stuff.

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Nann who thinks someone needs to verify the proper spelling of the word....Nightmist, can you help?

Very cool dress!

Also, there are 2 ways to spell it:

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Cool, but tedious as heck to piece.

Nann

Oh, Roberta!!!! SPEW alert!!! LOL!

I agree with you! now i have more guilt...like my kids dont give me enough...sheesh.

i think i'll stick to patchwork and applique. =)

amy in CNY

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