Here is my roping quilt....
05-17-2011, 07:48 PM
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If you include the selvages I would suggest snipping every 6 inches or so. I was taught to do this when the repeat needed to be matched. As someone else said, the selvages won't shrink at the same rate as the rest of the fabric.
05-17-2011, 07:57 PM
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I'd make it match.
What about quilts and things made WITH just selvedges? I guess they shrink at the same rate as each other. I always likes the selvedge when sewing clothes, because if used right it could mean one less fold in hemming. Snipping is good advice.
What about quilts and things made WITH just selvedges? I guess they shrink at the same rate as each other. I always likes the selvedge when sewing clothes, because if used right it could mean one less fold in hemming. Snipping is good advice.
05-17-2011, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by moonwork42029
IMHO...do your matching then trim the seam allowance down to 1/4" and snip as suggested to give it some wiggle room when finished.
Looks wonderful so far!
Looks wonderful so far!
05-18-2011, 03:43 AM
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Originally Posted by dd
I'd make it match and work with it the best I can. I was always told to cut off the selvage but a friend said in her last class she was told to leave it on. Love the applique on the star. Backing is a great choice.
05-18-2011, 07:17 AM
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It's wonderful. The problem of the salvage edge is the shrinkage when washed. Years ago this was an even a bigger problem than it is now. Clip it every half inch on the very edge and you should be fine.
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