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Just finished cutting the scalloped edge on my sweet tooth runner. that was not easy or fun. Does anyone have an easy way to do it or is it my math just stinks? I have the vines , scallops and waves ruler still was a challenge. I think they look ok . Now to get this thing quilted
Sure wish I could help you Iris Girl, but I've never done this before. Hope someone can help you out real soon.
I had to fudge the numbers A LOT to get them the right size. The ruler was helpful only to give me a rough estimate as to where to put the scallops. It did not work as advertised. Make sure you use bias binding. Once I got the scallops cut and bound you could never tell if they were perfectly even, since they were not.
Pretty Cyndi! Is there different brands of the scallop ruler? I was thinking of getting one.
I've got the ruler but haven't used it yet. Are you supposed to cut the scallops before quilting? It's been so long since I read the instructions that I can't remember, but would think that quilting might skew things a bit?
Cut the scallops after quilting. Measure and draw them on carefully before cutting. I was a little nervous cutting into the fabric, but I made the borders wide enough so that if the scallops didn't look good I could just cut them off and bind it straight. I love the look of the scallops on this quilt as it is very girly. I'll try it again when the next quilt calls for it.
Oh shoot ,I saw the title Scallops and all I thought of was seafood.
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Originally Posted by grannyann
Jenny has a tutorial on using that ruler and she gave lots of great tips! Haven't tried it yet, but I bought the ruler on a dd and have it as one of my ufo's for 2013
Your quilt is so pretty, and the scallops are a delight. You know when we extend ourselves and do something new it doesn't always turn out perfectly but we learn so much. I just machine quilted my very first project today. It certainly isn't perfect, but I had fun and learned a lot. I just may scallop the edges on my next quilt. You have inspired me. Lorene
I have a roll of doctor's exam table paper that I got from a medical supply place for $5. I cut a piece longer than the quilt and measure out the top on it, then I fold the paper several times until I get about the size spacing I want and draw or cut it like cutting paper dolls. Then I trace it onto the quilt. I don't cut until it's quilted.
I do so want to try a scallop border but have not yet had the nerve to try it. Yours is so pretty.
I have used the scallop border ruler and I keep my laptop right with me and go step by step along with Jenny. It turned out exactly as it should and I was really happy with it!
Don't look to closely at my FMQing....this was early on in my adventure!
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[QUOTE=katier825;242777]I have a roll of doctor's exam table paper that I got from a medical supply place for $5. I cut a piece longer than the quilt and measure out the top on it, then I fold the paper several times until I get about the size spacing I want and draw or cut it like cutting paper dolls. Then I trace it onto the quilt. I don't cut until it's quilted.[/QUOTE
What a great idea! Prairie Points and Scallops scare me to death. I don't like cornerstones, either, but at least I can do them.
ohhh Scallops sauteed with butter and garlic - huh? rats it's dinner time and this isn't about food!! :-)
LOVE those scalloped edges -- no nerves to try them Yet, but for sure on my list. Hope that ruler will be on the Daily Deal soon !
:-Deb
[QUOTE=madampolo;242896]But, Joyce, you made a king size quilt with a 100 different blocks. You can do anything!Quote:
Originally Posted by katier825
I haven't tried this or bought the ruler yet. I love your idea of the exam paper. I now feel more confident in trying it. Thank you.
The quilts in this post are beautiful!
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Another paper you can get is the end of the unprinted newspaper roll at your local newspaper office. We used to buy it all the time for the kids to draw and paint on.
Love your quilt. I want to make the scalloped border also. When I do, I'll have Jenny right there beside me on my lap top!
If you haven't already bought the scallop ruler, may I suggest you purchase the Easy Scallop by EZ Quilting instead? It's VERY easy to use, it's adjustable, and VERY accurate. Cheap too. Both EZ Quilting and Clover make the best ( and most user friendly and useful) notions and templates available.
Otherwise use long pieces of paper as some of the gals have suggested. Personally I think the ruler makes the job harder.
Cheers, Pami
