Binding
The curves of the scalloped edge require the use of a narrow, single bias binding. From the remaining blue solid fabric cut 1 1/4" strips on the diagonal. Join the strips with diagonal seams pressed open. (Wrights Wide Single Fold Bias Binding is great for binding scalloped edges.)
To sew the binding onto the quilt, cut the beginning edge at an angle, and press under 1/4". Begin at the top of one of the scallops and matching the raw edge of the binding with the marked line on the quilt, sew a 1/4" seam. The bias binding will easily follow the curve of the scallop. Stop with the needle down at the bottom of the "V", lift the presser foot, and pivot the quilt so the binding is lined up with the mark. Put the presser foot back down. The fabric will be pulled tightly around the V, so be careful not to sew in any tucks or pleats. Continue stitching in this manner around the quilt, ending with a small diagonal overlap.
After checking to see the binding is sewn on correctly, trim the edge of the quilt even with the edge of the binding. Turn the binding under 1/4", turn to the backside and stitch down by hand. There is no need to clip at the "V"s, the binding should just fold over itself like a reverse miter corner.
Don't forget to sign and date your quilt!
Enjoy!
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Binding Scalloped Edges Tips
by Darlene Zimmerman
You would have to turn your edges under from top to bottom (or the opposite if your bottom fabric is complementary). Fold under 1/4" at least, twice so you hide your raw/raveling edges inside the second fold. Or, if you have two layers of fabric, you could fold the top layer under 1/4" to 1/2" (wrong side to wrong side) and fold the bottom layer up 1/4" to 1/2" (again, wrong side to wrong side); pin in place and then sew securely. If sewing with a machine, use a decorative stitch if your machine offers any.
You can find a great quilt binding tutorials at favequilts.
Easy way to join the binding, follow
instructions with photos at Quiltuniversity.com
Leave a minimum of 1/4 inch.
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