scalloped edges

[karpet]

Does anyone know how to figure out a scalloped edge on a quilt? It is 109" square. I'm thinking larger scallops, and I know I'll have to go with a bias binding.

[quilterbee]

Great question! Can't wait to hear the answer, I'm a big fat chicken when it comes to scalloped borders and binding. Amie )

[knitnoid]

I put scallops on my kingsize quilt and it was a log easier than I thought it would be.

I used the scallop template from Egg Money Quilts. I started at a corner and worked toward the center. Then I went to the other end and worked toward the center. In the middle I adjusted the center scallop - I can't remember now if it was longer or shorter by a tad.

I had an advantage. I took the quilt up to the school and had it stretched out on the band hall floor. It was a lot easiser than working on it at home. The biggest quilt I have floor space for is at twin - and that's only if I shove furniture out of the way!

[MAWmum]

Amie I am with you! Love how they look but way to chicken to try.

[sewcarolyn]

i would like to try this too....maybe with a small quilt...I need to get El's book I have a friend who has done a couple so I would rely on her assistance I am sure

[JudyWoo]

I did this appliqued wedding ring several years ago and did scalloped edges. As I remember, it was a real pain until I caught on. Now I'm in the early stages of planning another quilt that has scallopes and I can't remember the "secret" of doing them so it will be like doing them again for the first time. I'll shop around online and hopefully find a good tutorial that will get me started.


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[quilterbee]

Oh wow! LOVE that quilt, it's beautiful. Your good, Amie )

[sunsup]

Your quilt is beautiful and I see "Morris" thinks so too.

[lorettav]

A georgous quilt and a very cute kitty.

Loretta

[cindyg]

JudyWoo - you might want to consider getting El's Waves and Scallops ruler.