TerriVB Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Yeah--who knew that you could use bias tape to form the sashing on a diagonal set quilt and then the leftover works great for that little inner border before you just sew a length of border fabric without measureing!?!?!? I'll take a few photos when I go back out to the studio--this is a first--really??Bias tape---that had to be more expensive than cutting the strips from regular yardage. Anyway--starting a 2 week marathon of customer quilts that need to be finished before going to MQS!! Just had to vent! Thanks--Terri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I'm confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodlebug Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 i think it means that the quilt is extremely friendly and waving like hell.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 That sounds like a nightmare to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seakitten Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Yea, but otherwise, how you going to get rid of all that leftover bias tape? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Originally posted by doodlebug i think it means that the quilt is extremely friendly and waving like hell.... Does that mean it was a real booger and she had a great time with it??? Really want to see this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 LOL Terri that does not sound pleasant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleshoes Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Ew. Now that i've read it.... it will show up here too. Thanks for that in advance. Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 LOL at first I thought she was sharing a helpful hint with bias tape...then I re-read it and then understood she was being completely sarcastic about customers using bias tape in their piecing... who knew? :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerriVB Posted April 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Yes all--I was being completely sarcastic!!!;) as it is graduation season and all the grandmas who have a sewing machine decide to make a quilt for their grandchildren--don't get me wrong I know the love that goes into these--it's just sometimes hard and funny at the same time when looking at the construction on these quilts. This one had 1/2" seam allowances and bias tape used through--the sashing--the balck and the white and the inner black border. It isn't perfect--but finished and will be loved by someone--that is what quilting is all about. Ok--I am finished venting--now to get on with the 6 more quilts to finish this week. This is a before of the borders... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerriVB Posted April 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 and after--a little steam--some creative sewing and not so many pleats... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Great save, Terri! You earned another star in your crown on this one! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 LOL! Oh good Lord! Sorry, I really had to laugh here. I was seriously trying to figure out how you used bias tape as stated in your first posting. LOL LOL LOL!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Great "before" and "after" photos! Thanks for sharing...... you dun good! Hey, I'm scrambling through a bunch of graduation quilts too. The one I am just finishing was very wonky. I mean honky tonky willy wonky! Never seen one like this before... Oh well, was made by mom for her daughter. It turned out beautiful -- with the custom quilting I did in the blocks and outer borders. The quilt is still willy wonky (couldn't fix it) --- just let it be... However, it will be loved and used, and treasured, I'm sure of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K. Szymaszek Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Wow, you did a great job a taming that quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy Bland Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Oh dear, that's taking left-overs to a whole new dimension, let's hope she doesn't pass on any of those great tips for using bias in quilts. You did a great job taming all the frilly bits, it's amazing how forgiving quilts can be really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Had me going there for a minute ! haha I thought............oh no.........that would stretch so bad! You did a great job of taming that quilt. Looks like on one of the white strips she just overlapped the ends ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lnieland Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 After seeing this, I vow to quit complaining about the one I'm working on (which is turning out much better than I thought it would!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmland Quilter Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 I had images of us all running out and buying bias tape makers so we could participate in this new method.:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francine Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 :PHAHAHAHA i am sorry i needed a good laugh and these pics did it. MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU ON THIS ONE.:P:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anette D. Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 I hope that more customers DON'T learn about this "new" technique!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCity Quilter Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 LOL! So glad she's your customer! You did a great job, hats off to you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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