Scallop edge quilt

Last week you saw how I cut my scalloped borders, using the fun new tool that makes that process oh so easy. This week I thought it my be helpful to show you how to bind those scallops. You will need to cut your own bias binding for this to work well. I have a couple of tutorials for doing that here and here. Now, it’s time to actually apply the binding! Here are a few tips and tricks I thought would be helpful.Start your binding with a tail of at least 6-8” unsewn. I almost always start on…

I love quilts with scalloped edges. There is something so absolutely beautiful about it to me. However, for some reason, I have only d...

Love is in the air! This "LOVE-ly" gorgeous quilt was made with vintage Valentine handkerchiefs by my quilt customer, Shawn T. She always has wonderful, creative ideas, and this was no exception! She wanted the edges of the quilt to mimic a handkerchief itself! Scallops are so beautiful, and if you prepare the quilt and use the following tips and tricks, it's totally doable. MARK. I used a curved ruler and marked the corners, then divided the remaining space between the corner scallops into…

How to Bind Scalloped EdgesWell, here we go again! I've shown you how to make bias binding (you can find those instructions here. Now, it’s time to actually do the binding! Here are a few tips and tricks I thought would be helpful.Start your binding with a tail of at least 6-8” unsewn. I almost always start on the upside of the “valley” as it rounds over the hill (I put a pin to hold the binding where I plan to start). I usually do double machine binding, so I actually sew my binding to the…

Hi Everyone, Today I'm giving my tutorial on how to make a scalloped border for your quilt. This is going to be a long post with lots of pictures! First, go ahead and layer your quilt and quilt it as desired. Once it is all quilted, trim the backing and batting even with the edge of the quilt. The tutorial that I learned from is by the incredible Bonnie Hunter. You can find it here. I really encourage you to visit and read her instructions first. She is doing a larger quilt and when you come…

I love quilts with scalloped edges. There is something so absolutely beautiful about it to me. However, for some reason, I have only d...

Our love for bows is without bounds! We simply had to create a patchwork to pay homage to one of our favourite shapes of the season Featuring gorgeous bows patched from small squares in a mix of Liberty prints Finished with a scalloped bound edge all the way around, this is a hero piece for the b

My fav quick and easy way to measure for scalloped edge quilt binding is on the blog! ⁠ ⁠ YES, it’s easy!⁠ YES, you’ll need bias-cut binding!⁠ YES, all @bessiepearl bindings would work! ⁠ ⁠ Linked in my profile or DM me for the link. ⁠ ⁠ Don’t you just love the way a traditional scalloped edge looks on a modern quilt?⁠ ⁠ Photo credits:⁠ 1-@villageboundquilts⁠ 2-@spotlightstores⁠ 3-@spetzie⁠ 4-@psbigdreams⁠ 5-@psbigdreams⁠ 6-@villageboundquilts⁠ ⁠ #modernquilt⁠ #quiltsofinstagram⁠…

In my last post, I showed you my completed quilt with a scalloped border. Kate asked me for my advice on making a scalloped border. I'm gl...