Shirley J Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Do you questimate or measure and figure up the distance between the lines on stitching? If you do that and there is a difference between the width and the length then what? Thanks so much! Shirley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningThreads Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 I've watched Brenda do it and sometimes she will use the piecing as a reference and other times she will use a stencil and chalk to mark 1 or 2 inch lines for a reference. If she chalks then you adjust the spacing over the last 15 inches or so to make it finish where you want. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 I usually measure the length of the border piece and try to figure, as closely as possible, how many passes I can make, then adjust accordingly. I don't mark it. I just use one of my acrylic rulers and line up the proper line with the stitched line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanramey Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 I use to use a 6 inch ruler to help me keep it consistent as I was progressing along, but now I just eyeball it. But, I do mark the last 10-12 inches to keep it even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lym95 Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Someone had answered this question a long time ago recommending using a Simflex Expanding Sewing Guage. These are found at Hancock's of Paducah.( probably other places as well) Easily divides any section into your beadboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zora Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 I just decide on a pleasing spacing...something like 1/4 inch between the first and 2nd lines, then 3/4 inch space, and start over with the double lines. That gives 1 inch segments. I start from the corner and work toward the middle. When I get about 8 inches from the center, I start at the other corner and work toward the middle, stopping about 8 inches from the center. I then measure the unquilted distance, and see how much I have to fudge...either expanding or contracting the spacing just a hair on each section. It isn't noticeable that the center segments are slightly different. No math and no pre-marking. Easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anniquilter Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 I use the piecing design if it works otherwise I measure and mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley J Posted June 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Thanks so much I've started it this morning. Will post my first border when I get done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley J Posted June 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Is this too wide? It's about 1.25" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IQuiltToo Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Shirley - that looks just fine to me. Looking great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley J Posted June 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Ok I'm off to work on it - cooking for tomorrow is almost done Thanks Marilyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fineseams Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 Another way to get even spacing without measuring is to cut a length of adding machine tape the length of your border. then begin folding it in half, over and over, until you get to the width you want. Then unfold it, and mark where each fold is. I haven't done beadboard using this measuring technique, but I have used it for a quick way to mark spacing for repetitive freehand border designs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Schmutz Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 I do what Bonnie says! Works like a charm for Piano Keys and if I decide to make it bead board I just use last seam to place my ruler on to make the "bead" stitching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 I have my Circle Lord bead board Michael made. I'm dying to use it. Life won't slow down long enough it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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