longarmlisa Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 I was given a quilt that is 110 x 110 that has 3 scalloped edges. I have spent the last several hours trying to load it on the frame but cannot seem roll the borders evenly. The only straight edge is the top. I advised the gal that the scallops would be somewhat of an issue. (Honestly, I had no idea how much!!!) The patchwork in the center seems somewhat straight. I'm sad and don't know what to do!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 I would fold the scallop back to form a straight edge and pin that to the top bar. Then roll it on. Does that make sense? I'd use the straight edge at the top of the quilt to use it get it on square. Hopefully the sides aren't too wonky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longarmlisa Posted September 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 I don't really understand what you mean? The top of the quilt does have a straight edge and will be pinned to the takeup leader. There just seems to be so much of the border that it is sagging on both sides of the center. The outer border 17 inches wide at the outside of the scallop and the next border in is 6 inches wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longarmlisa Posted September 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Should I unpin the bottom edge of the top because it is barely held on anyway and this way the top will float on the backing. Oh and I forgot to mention that she also has pieced her backing with 2 colors so if I float the top, I have no way of knowing if the back will be centered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longarmlisa Posted September 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Oh!!! do you mean fold over the scallops on the BOTTOM edge and pin it on the leader and then hopefully when it goes on the take-up leader I have 2 straight edges top and bottom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Originally posted by longarmlisa Oh!!! do you mean fold over the scallops on the BOTTOM edge and pin it on the leader and then hopefully when it goes on the take-up leader I have 2 straight edges top and bottom? Yes, I'm sure that is what Heidi is trying to explain, but one step further she is also suggesting you do the same to the side edges until you get it on and then (not sure how Heidi does it) I stay stitch down the scallops as I come down each side. I try to ask my customers/friend not to cut the scallops in until I have quilted it...MARK them so I don't quilt out into that area, but don't cut them till we have to....much easier to load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Originally posted by longarmlisa Oh!!! do you mean fold over the scallops on the BOTTOM edge and pin it on the leader and then hopefully when it goes on the take-up leader I have 2 straight edges top and bottom? Yes that is exactly what I meant. you said it had 3 scalloped sides so I assumed that one was straight. I wouldn't fold back the sides to get the straight edge, rather just make sure they are square my measuring out where the furthest edge of the scallop should be and make the rest lay flat. I baste as I go. It isn't so bad when you tink about how to get the eges straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodlebug Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 i also tell my customers to mark scallops, but don't cut.... and when i get a quilt that it's impossible to do that (DWR) i fold the scallop up to the inside corner and use the created straight edge to pin to the leader.... so basically i do what everyone else has already said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewlinzi Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 I had an old DWR with scalloped edges. I loaded the back and batting as usual then just floated the wonky top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longarmlisa Posted September 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Thank you for the advice. Last night I decided to pin everything to the leaders and if the fullness of the sides gets to be an issue, I will unpin the bottom and just float the top. I will also sew down the sides as I go. It appears to be fairly straight at this time. I like the tip about asking them to mark the scallops but not cut them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KerryM Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 I have only done one top that had scalloped edges, but the customer (LQS owner) only marked them, and cut them after the quilting was done. Good luck with your top! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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