Wavy Edge Quilt

Hi All, I just finished my first wavy edge quilt and I love the way it looks. It wasn't difficult at all and read that I should use a single fold bias binding. That was a first for me also. Next I'll have to try the shalloped edge. Not right now but soon.

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Bonnie NJ
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Congrats! When I read this it reminded me of my first quilt-it was wavy edged-but it wasn't supposed to be that way! Jennifer

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Jennifer

I am about to tackle a scalloped edged quilt. It's a first for me, too. It's a nice look, and the most difficult thing looks like it will be making the scallops come out even on the sides. I understand you start in the corners, then toward the middle, start adjusting the length of the scallops to make them come out even. Or at least that's what Eleanor Burns' book says to do with the scallop template provided. . If I was more of a math girl, I could probably draw my own scallops, mathematically figured to come out even. Heck, maybe I'll try that even.

Sherry

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Sherry

Darlene Zimmerman has a book called "Quilter's Edge". I saw the template at the Rag Shop and waited for the going out of business sale prices to drop. I'm definitely math challenged and the template sure did help ;-). The book also gave pointers on different looks for the corners and how to achieve them. Yes, you start at the corners and work toward the center. All adjustments are made there.

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Bonnie NJ

Ooooh! Ooooh! I'm taking a "Math for Quilters" class at Quilt University (thank you AGAIN, Sandy!) ...

If you're as math challenged as me (I became a graphic designer thinking that it was the best way to AVOID math! LOL!), you oughta try it! :)

Class starts tomorrow morning, so if you're interested, you should check it out tonight! :)

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Connie

Thank you Bonnie. That sounds like a book I would be very interested in. I think I'll put that on my wish list. :-)

Sherry

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Sherry

I know!! I know!! (waving hand wildly in the air......)

For your edges, take a piece of adding machine paper tape the length of your edge. fold to find the middle, the quarters, etc. Then fan fold to cut your scallop pattern. A roll of adding machine paper is relatively cheap and you can get a perfect fit to your quilt.

As to sewing the binding on..... best instructions ever are Linda Franz's. Check here for the instructions, very detailed. But they work as many people who have used them attest.

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If I typed everything in correctly it will take you to the original site for her instructions. At least the first page of it.

The instructions are also in the first Quilted Diamonds book.

Pati, in Phx

Sherry wrote:

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Pati Cook

Thanks, Pati, for the paper suggestion! That sounds perfect. But now I'm kind of scared. I was rocking along in blissful ignorance, pretty full of myself thinking I could swing this scalloped border thing. Unfortunately, I hadn't given much thought to actually sewing on the binding. The instructions scared me a little. (although it was a real hoot to read; she is very humorous and I loved the website)

Sherry

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Sherry

The instructions are a bit scary, but the results are well worth it. That is the method I will use when I finish quilting my Dear Jane quilt.

I am also planning to do another smaller quilt to practice on.

It does take time to make it look really good, but it is very doable. And those are darned good, and complete instructions.

Linda does have a wonderful site, doesn't she?

Pati, in Phx

Sherry wrote:

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Pati Cook

Just remember: take your time, it's only ONE stitch at a time, If you make a mistake STOP right there and correct it (beats the *$%^ out of finding it at the end and having to go ALL the way back ) ENJOY the process (if it starts to become a chore STOP and come back later)

You CAN do it, it's when you get into a hurry that you get into trouble when you are doing something like this. Don't be surprised if you DO have to rip-it, accept it as part of the process, and get on with it. (I even had to rip-it on a straight seam..got gopher guts on the back as I was almost outta thread)

HTH Butterfly

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Butterflywings

Sherry: For the binding, check out this book from Rodale's Successful Quilting Library Series: Fantastic Finishes Sarah Sacks Dunn Editor Rodale Press, Inc. Emmaus, PA ISBN 0-87596-821-X Hardcover was $19.95 US, a couple years ago. You might find this book in your County Library.

This wonderful book includes an amazing variety of finishing techniques. Directions and photos include how to plan, apply and sew binding as well as how to miter those inner points of scalloped edge quilts. It is a very nicely illustrated and is user friendly book, IMO. NAYY.

PAT in Virginia

Sherry wrote:

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Pat in Virginia

Thanks, Pat! I can do a fair straight binding. But I am pretty much self-taught and I know there are better methods out there. I'll check it out. I started stressing over this scalloped edge and decided to hold off for a smaller quilt to try it. When you start freaking out about it, it takes away the fun. :-( I got the quilt marked and put on the frame, and now I'm at my favorite part. Just sitting there hand-quilting and listening to my favorite music. Bliss.

Sherry

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Sherry

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