Question on bead boarding

[Shirley J]

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

[RunningThreads]

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

[chickenscratch]

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.

[susanramey]

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.

[lym95]

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.

[Zora]

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.

[Anniquilter]

I use the piecing design if it works otherwise I measure and mark.

[Shirley J]

Thanks so much I've started it this morning. Will post my first border when I get done.

[Shirley J]

Is this too wide? It's about 1.25"

[IQuiltToo]

Shirley - that looks just fine to me.  Looking great!

[Shirley J]

Ok I'm off to work on it - cooking for tomorrow is almost done

Thanks Marilyn

[fineseams]

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.

[Shar Schmutz]

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.

[Oma]

I have my Circle Lord bead board Michael made. I'm dying to use it. Life won't slow down long enough it seems.