Today I started a new project. It starts with a diagonal line in the center and an 11/4” line on each side of the center. I just use my trusty good old fashioned #2 pencil.
Is that a selvage? Yes!! It’s a selvage. I’ve been cutting off 11/4” of selvages for quite some time now. Usually one side has the fabric information and the other side is printed to the edge. I like both, I use the ones printed to the edge for small corners where the words or color dots would be cut off. First I lined it up with the second line centering my selvage information. The pattern calls for 95-yards of selvages!! I’m pretty sure I’ll have some selvages left over!!
Matthew 14:20 … And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces (of fabric selvages) left over.
As I lined the selvages, I tried to make the best use of the wording and color dots leaving a 1/4” on the edges for trimming and the seam allowance. My plan for the center selvage is to use selvages that are unique designs. Also ones that are extra long and sew I can keep all the information.
For the most part, I selected selvages at random and mainly centered them.
I’m going to trim from the back. I didn’t think my background square pulled as much as it did, but I think it will be fine when it’s quilted.
Trimming and squaring up.
All trimmed.
“Are we there yet?” Almost, looks like I still need a few more blocks.
It looks like I have more selvages now than I began with!! I think they multiplied!!
Time for a mock-up. I love it!!
Rows together!! Wasn’t that quick? I’m calling it, ‘Lime Zest.’
It’s off to the long-armer.
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