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Binding a Scallop Edge Quilt

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Binding a scallop edge quilt, is not hard but it does require some preciseness in sewing and making up your mind to take your time. Don’t rush, sew carefully and you will end up with lovely even scallops. And, you must use bias binding.

1. Mark the scallops at the edge of your quilt. This line will be where you match up the raw edge of the binding. Darlene Zimmerman’s Easy Scallop Tool works great.
2. DO NOT cut away any of the quilt. Pin binding so raw edge is aligned with marked line. At inside point, pin perpendicular to quilt edge. Note the pin furthest to the right.
3. Gently but firmly tug the bias binding around to the next scallop, smoothing so there are no bubbles or gaps and pin around the next scallop. Don’t get too far ahead as you may have to adjust as you sew.
4. End with needle down at inside point, pivot and use a stiletto or Purple Thang to adjust the pleat that forms so it doesn’t get caught in the seam.
5. When all the scallops are sewn and binding is joined, trim quilt along scallop edge using small, sharp scissors.
6. Using Wonder Clips or pins, turn binding to back of quilt on the rounded part of scallop first.
7. Then secure the point, doing any necessary easing at this point.
8. Hand sew binding in place using an applique stitch. It will have a nice point and smooth fold on the front and back side.
Finished edge hanging evenly.
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Goal Setting

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Many goals occupy my mind, new quilts, finish UFOs, keep the public part of the house “company ready” and, an organized studio, are just a few of my goals. Blog posts are another thing I want to keep up with this year.

Pictures are the most exciting part of any blog, and pictures are the slowest part of posting. It is the editing that slows me down. So for today, and old picture, but if all goes well by Friday, new pictures.

Meanwhile, let me put in a plug for a new magazine out called “Quiltfolk”,  a magazine about quilters and quilt related articles with no advertisement. Four big, thick issues a year with awesome photography. More like a book than a magazine, check them out at www.quiltfolk.com. I have just a few complimentary subscription discount coupons left. Email me if you are interested.

Cutting Table Clear
Studio ready for a new project.